Motorcycle specifications BMWF 900 XR 2025 A trip on board

Well, well, the 900 XR has changed. With the taillights integrated into the turn signals? Yes, but that's nothing. It's more interesting: you can tell she's got ants in her legs, and needs to be entertained in a hurry. The 2025 version gets new rims, 1.8 kilos lighter. All good for agility. Combined with an 800-gram lighter battery, total weight is reduced by 3 kilos. And with a new fork with more settings (compression and rebound damping), there's no doubt that it's going to want to twirl with greater gusto. The rider will also be able to judge the optimized bubble.

As with every evolution, the price goes up. But this time, BMW is rather generous with the extra equipment on offer: "Dynamic" driving mode, heated grips, handguards, USB-C port, adaptive cornering light, DTC dynamic traction control (better than ASC traction control), curve-active ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (prevents acceleration when braking) and MSR engine residual torque regulation. In addition to making the powertrain Euro5+ compliant, the brand is determined to make this crossover more attractive.

A small XR with big ambitions

Rightly considered the little brother of the S 1000 XR, there's no denying that the F 900 XR cultivates a family resemblance. Except that its lightened belly, its more youthful face, its less crowded rear section and the freshness of its lines give it a much more adolescent and svelte appearance. The 900 looks like it weighs 50 kilos less than the 1000 (11 kilos in reality).

The road bike has never looked so different. Technical bridges also allow for wide-ranging exploration. Yam's Tracer 9 is the SUV derivative of the MT-09. It's much the same for the 900 BM: the R roadster and XR trail bike are intimately linked. Both feature a steel-beam perimeter frame. This holds the engine firmly in place, serving as a stiffening element. The bolt-on rear frame is specific to the GS, minus the aluminum swingarm. After that, the differences become more pronounced. Small differences, such as the footrests mounted on a large plate rather than directly on the frame. More significantly, with the suspension.

As on the F 900 R roadster, the front axle shows its commitment with a 43 mm inverted fork, 4-piston radial brake calipers and 320 mm discs. The kind of gear you'd expect from a roadster, whether a little or a lot excited. Except that the F 900 XR is a multi-compartment, big-legged machine. Suspension travel has been increased, with 170 mm at the front and 172 mm for the rear monoshock. Up this way, and given the position of the handlebars, the rider will have the impression of dominating the road, of appreciating it from above, as befits trails and other machines that flaunt them. In front of him, the tank is fed up with steel, and prefers to fall in love with plastic. At 820 mm, the seat height is reasonable for this type of bike. BMW has provided enough solutions to revise this height. Between the different saddles and the lowered seat height, the seat can be set from 775 to 845 mm.

The engine has decided to be more vindictive than that. When you're defending a certain notion of sport, you need a pretty punchy response. The F 900 XR boasts 105 hp from its 895 cm3, which it picks up at 8,500 rpm. Torque stands at 9.4 mkg at max. A2 license holders have not been forgotten. A special 70 kW version will be available, so that it can be limited to 48 hp / 35 kW.

Technological as a BMW

Since BMW introduced its color screen, and the competition has followed suit, it's been impossible to go back to needle or LCD models. Except for vintage.
The 6.5-inch instrument panel features graphics inspired by those of the S 1000 RR. Everything is controlled from the left-hand commodo, using the Multi Controller wheel.
As standard, BMW makes a judicious effort to integrate its connectivity system. Phone functions can be accessed from the bike, for example, to listen to music, receive calls or benefit from simplified GPS guidance.

The F 900 XR has another surprising weapon: its price. Surprisingly well positioned, right on the heels of the Tracer 9 and Tiger 900. Except that to take advantage of the high-tech it can transpire, you need to tap into the options sector. An area where BMW has skilfully worked the temptation.
Where to start? With Keyless Ride, which lets you leave the key in your pocket and automatically lock/unlock the ignition, steering and fuel filler flap? Or with the ESA Dynamic suspension, which lets you adjust the rear damping in a thousandth of a second - depending on your driving style and whether you choose the softer "Road" or the stiffer "Dynamic" setting.

If only that were enough. There's also an intelligent emergency call system that can put you through to the BMW Call Center. From there, the emergency chain is set in motion.
Once the leg is back in place, you'll be able to use even more modules, such as the Up&Down shifter, center stand or cruise control.

The riding modes are available in two parts. The F 900 XR comes with "Road", "Rain" and "Dynamic" as standard. These manage throttle response, ABS and Traction Control.
In terms of options, there's still the "Dynamic Pro", for access to more parameters.

the BMX F 900 XR is defined as a blend of sport, touring and experience. Above all, it takes on the same ambitions as the S 1000 XR in a more reasonable size. The mid-size twin is efficient enough to take on the heart of the segment.

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riding modes :

- The " Road " mode offers optimum throttle admission, and the ABS Pro and DTC systems deliver ideal performance on all roads. Here, too, the MSR is in maximum position.

- In " Rain " mode, the throttle is soft, and the ABS Pro and DTC systems take account of road conditions in their adjustment characteristics, when the road is wet and therefore more slippery. MSR engine braking torque control provides maximum assistance.

- In " Dynamic " mode, the engine is tuned for optimum throttle response, and the DTC and ABS Pro systems are adapted to high coefficients of friction on the road, with take-off detection for the front and rear wheels coming into play only at a later stage. Intervention of the MSR engine braking torque control is also reduced. The default setting for Dynamic ESA - where available - is the "Dynamic" shock absorber setting.

- The " Dynamic Pro " mode offers the very sporty rider every opportunity to adapt the machine optimally to his own wishes and needs. Three throttle characteristics, three ABS settings and four DTC settings are available. The level of intervention of the control systems can thus be adapted to suit a very sporty driving style, up to and including deactivation of the take-off assistants and very late intervention of all control systems.