Motorcycle specifications BMWF 900 R 2025 His next project

Go on the offensive or fight back? It's time for the F 900 R to react. Competitors on all sides are sharpening their sights - so for 2025, it has decided to fill its bag with a new fork that can be adjusted for compression and rebound, a lighter battery, new rims that save 1.8 kilos in weight, redesigned ergonomics with repositioned handlebars and footrests, Euro5+ compliance, and the addition of the "Dynamic" riding mode. The electronics are enhanced by ABS Pro active in curves, MSR engine control, Dynamic traction control and Dynamic Brake Control.

Not bad for a price increase of just 10 euros. On the other hand, weight is down by 3 kilos. Nothing changes on the design side, BMW having only made a symbolic gesture for the rear, with the lights integrated into the turn signals.

The engine remains largely unchanged, content to continue its career under the new standard. An in-line twin lacking in character but not in efficiency. In its category of wolves, several types of engine rub shoulders with one another. 4-cylinder, V-twin, 3-cylinder... There was even a single-cylinder model at one time, the 690 Duke. The F 900 R is based on the 850 GS block, upgraded to 895 cm3 and extrapolated to 105 hp at 8500 rpm and 9.5 mkg of torque...
For young licence holders, a specific version with a full 95 hp will be available for A2s. But it won't be possible to upgrade to 105.

With this mill and its updated performance figures, BMW is taking a closer look at the watts of the MT-09, Street Triple R, Z 900 and 937 Monster. However, with less power than the hotter bikes, will it be a handicap? You'd think so, but the F 900 R has other strengths.

starting with its chassis, which it shares in large part with its XR sibling. A steel structure taken from the former F 850 GS. A few CAD and hammer blows adapt it to a sportier ride. The engine serves as a load-bearing element, while above it, the 13-liter fuel tank returns to its original position, with a welded plastic design.
Up front is a 43 mm inverted fork with 135 mm of travel. The rear monoshock offers adjustable rebound and preload, as well as 142 mm of travel. These values have been significantly increased since the ex-Rodster 800 (125 mm front/rear), providing improved working space for the suspension and a promise of greater comfort. The F 900 R doesn't just look more dynamic. Its body, too, is a step in this direction.

The 6.5-inch color TFT screen immediately puts you in the mood. The graphics are classy, it's thumb-controlled with the Multi Controller ring, and it can be connected to a smartphone. This makes it possible to set up interactivities ranging from the most practical (simplified GPS application, route planning and recording, etc.) to the most entertaining (music playback or making phone calls).

Then there are up to 4 Riding Modes - "Dynamic Pro" being the only optional one. I'll give you the details of the Riding Modes at the end. In the meantime, let's stick with the options: cornering lights, fiber-optic daytime running lights, keyless ignition, ESA Dynamic semi-active rear damping, emergency call, cruise control... In short, a robbery of the wallet.

you may have an army of chips supervising your driving, but it's still the right-hand grip that engages the brakes. Then it's on to power metering, hoses and two radially-mounted Brembo calipers, each pushing 4 pistons onto 320 mm discs. The rear is much more timid, with a 265 mm diameter surrounded by a single piston. The dynamic brake light is there to warn you when you're braking.... Yes, like all brake lights! But it flashes according to braking intensity.

The F 900 R has what it takes to win over customers in a highly competitive segment. Laughing is out of the question, but boasting is definitely in.

driving modes in action:

- In "Rain" mode, the throttle intake is smooth and the ABS Pro and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) systems take account of road conditions in their adjustment characteristics, when the road is wet and therefore more slippery. The new MSR engine braking torque control provides maximum assistance.

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

- In "Dynamic mode", the sporty side of the F 900 R is felt with greater intensity. 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 later. 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. This means that the level of intervention of the control systems can be adapted to suit a very sporty riding style, even to the extent of deactivating the take-off assistants and intervening very late on all control systems.

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