VOLUME 56 ISSUE 45 NOVEMBER 12, 2019 P57
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eveloped as a whole new
platform, the new BMW
F 900 R is described
by BMW as delivering a sporty,
active and dynamic road-riding
experience. At the heart of the
F 900 R is an 895cc inline
two-cylinder engine that was in-
troduced in 2018 with the F 850
but receives a 42cc increase.
The updated engine produces
105 horsepower and 64 lb-ft of
torque.
Two riding modes are in-
cluded in the base package:
"Rain," "Road," with "Dynamic"
and "Dynamic Pro" added as a
premium option. With the up-
graded Dynamic/Pro modes,
riders receive more ability to
customize throttle response,
traction control (DTC) interven-
tion, engine braking (DBC) and
cornering ABS.
The F 900 R utilizes a
steel-bridge frame with a newly
developed bolt-on steel rear
frame. The suspension is
handled up front by a torsion-
resistant upside-down tele-
scopic fork with a slider tube
diameter of 43mm and 5.3
inches of travel. In the rear, 5.6
inches of travel is achieved via
a central monoshock. Both are
manually adjustable for pre-
load, rebound and damping,
however BMW offers a Dy-
namic Electronic Suspension
option on the F 900 R for an
additional price.
Other standard features in-
clude a world motorcycle firsts,
plastic welded 3.3-gallon tank,
LED lighting, daytime running
lights, 6.5-inch TFT display and
BMW Motorrad's connectivity
suite.
For a little extra coin, the F
900 R is generously optioned
via BMW ex-works packages.
Additional options can include
Adaptive Cornering Light, key-
less ride, BMW Shift Assist Pro
(BMW's version of an up/down
quick shifter), heated hand-
grips, cruise control, Intelligent
Emergency Call and more.
The F 900 R will be available
in three colors: Hockenheim
Silver metallic/Racing Red,
San Marino Blue Metallic and
Blackstorm metallic.
U.S. pricing and availability
have yet to be announced. CN
2020 BMW
F 900 R
