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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 BMW F 900 R REVIEW
The $8995 2025 model year has
seen the 900 R come in for a bit of
a facelift, but the bones are pretty
much as they were. Still present is
the 895cc parallel-twin, pumping out
a respectable, if not remarkable, 105
horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque.
However, you do get a new 43mm
fork that's fully adjustable, although
preload and rebound adjustability are
the only options available at the rear.
Should you feel so inclined, you
can spend $445 and pick up your
900 R with the Dynamic ESA pack
-
age, which provides semi-active
electronic damping and preload
adjustment. Here's the rub, like
always with BMW—you buy the
base bike for a pretty reasonable
sum, but when you want to start
adding the goodies, that's where
the price will start to climb.
Our test bike came with a
variety of accessories, but not
the Dynamic ESA. Fitted when we
took delivery was the Premium
Package, which added an extra
$1470 to the price. This included
the Headlight Pro (BMW's version
of a cornering headlight that sees
around bends while you're lean-
ing), Gearshift Assist Pro (BMW's
up-and-down quickshifter),
Keyless Ride, BMW heated grips and
everyone's favorite, cruise control.
There was also a centerstand
thrown on there for an extra $150, tire-
pressure monitor (TPM) for $225, and
the fancy Intelligent Emergency Call
that will contact emergency services
if you have an accident for $345. All
told, our test bike came in at $11,880,
including a $695 destination charge.
Back to what's new for 2025. BMW
has swiped the wheels from the S 1000
R naked bike that weigh a claimed 3.9
(Above) The same
dash as pretty
much every BMW
on the market
resides in the 900,
but its insides have
been simplified
thanks to the
reduced rider
aids. (Right) The
paintwork is typical
BMW quality. The
Snapper Rocks
Blue of our test
bike looked a treat.
(Bottom) The seat
has plenty of room
for two on a
short- to medium-
sized trip.
