2020 BMW F900R | First Ride Review 

I've had this bike for a month and I absolutely love it!!

That TFT dash is amazing. Wish Yamaha would update their MT series with it.

Brilliant bike I’ve got the se version and the a2 license friendly configuration from factory feels great knowing I’m riding a 900 at 19

I bought this actual bike in April 2021...Spooky seeing it here. I really enjoy this machine.In Dynamic Pro it really shifts!!

I've just bought one on the back of this (and a few other) reviews. It's a cracking bike, mines pretty much the same spec as this but with the touring pack. The seat in the review is the standard seat. I've done 500 miles in just over 4 weeks, I can't wait for the running in service to be done so I can really stretch her legs. Great honest review of a great bike 👍🏻🏍️

Got one , done 4k miles on it this summer, I'm 6ft, no issues with my nees, it comes with a plug to unlock Dynamic Pro, thought it's a track mode really. It's great just about right amount of power,and it handles fantastic, you can take liberty's with it, It is more lively than the xr different gearing, I had my seat done with memory foam, so I would guess that you have the comfort seat, and I've got the blue one😁, So yes if you are looking for a sporty roadster, not a naked sports bike, then consider this bike, And there is going to be a single make race series in BSB with this bike next year.

Looks class... great review as always

I've been eyeing that bike....it might be my next upgrade. I'm on my 3rd season with my baby Beemer G310R. It's super in the city (which is mostly what I do...commuting) but out on the country roads you have to go full throttle to do much passing. lol!

Wow that TFT is just graceful

Really like the review Dan, I’m hitting the subscribe button! I ride a Z900rs hopefully I’ll get to see you review one and hear your take on the bike compared to the Beeemer.

Great video as always Dan! Could we get a video on the gear you use? Maybe a list in the description or a full on vid. Gives us guys an idea of what you use day to day. Keep up the good work!

Great review!!! Lovely bike. I must ask, what is the camera on the handle bars looking back at the rider?? It's a great shot!

hullo there ".) fantastic review ...like your casual yet informative approach. could you pls do an in depth ride review on the Kawasaki z900 pls. it falls in this category. the 2020 version has electronic and rider modes updates. so it would be great if you can do a review on the z900. Thanks. cheers Abe.

Nice bike! Yes, in blue! Nice shop too. Yes, I've been there. Passed it on our way home to Denmark from Wales last summer. Have to give this bike a go. Even though I can't imagin it's better than my CB650R!

Like you, the looks to me weren’t all that great. I liked the bike almost purely as a logical purchase for my next bike since I’m currently in the market. I went to the dealer however, saw it in black, and I just couldn’t stop staring at it and loved the hard angles and dynamism of it all. It’s a very modern looking machine without going overboard I feel. I typically love Kawi’s bikes because they also use harder edges and angles, but on some of their latest bikes I think the designs are overdone and cluttered. Thanks for the review!

Nice review

great video it was well made

Looks like BMW has a winner!

Ah, the BMW MT-07.

Gr8 review

Hello! A motorcycle is a splendid vehicle! The motorcycle best!

Great review, thanks. Would like your opinion on this vs KTM 790 Duke? There are some great bargains out there at the moment on a new one.

A top review n good content 😃🏍️. North of England

Been following for a while and it's great seeing you improve on these reviews, the formatting and level of editing and detail. Great video mate. I recently got the Honda cb650r that you have and I'm absolutely loving it. Can you speak briefly to a comparison of the two? The BMW is a few grand more so I'm expecting it to be the better bike but how is the improvement vs cost? I had my eye on this bike since the bike show in Manchester last year however settled on the Honda as its my first big bike and I think its been the right decision.

Aqui no Brasil não vende essa moto, primeiro canal no RU-vid que vejo mostra essa moto.🇧🇷

Nice bike 👍✌️👍✌️

If you liked this, you should try the R1250R. I've ridden this one and the xr, while my R1250RS had it's first 1000km maintenance. It was a nice bike, but on the 1250 you will feel like coming home on your bike

Great video, really liked it! Do you have a list of your current gear? I like your jacket alot

Nice

Great video Dan as always. What video editing software do you use? Great vid.

If you get to keep this for a bit longer, please let us know how it compares to your CB650R and your previous MT-07. To me this seems like a more refined stepped up MT-07

Another Great Video Dan thank you any chance you can do a comparison now with new Kawasaki Z900 please !!!!!

For God’s sake why don’t you have more subs,Dan? Excellent reviews from a down to earth guy... keep up the good work and be safe 🤙 Think this Beemer is better than the CB650R ? I’m riding the Honda for 5 months now and I’m very pleased with it... but I’m getting ‘used’ to it , to be honest. Rode the Street Triple RS some weeks back and that stole my heart to be honest. But should I stick with the CB or should I trade up? Is it worth it ? Since you ride so many different bikes I would like to hear your opinion tbh 😉

This bike is the sweet spot. 150hp is not needed on the road. Only a good mid range

So guys I own a Honda CB 650r and I recently rode the BMW F900r. Now I am seriously thinking of buying the F900r. Reasons are - 1. There was no throttle play. This made low speed manoeuvres much easier and made the riding experience so much better 2. The suspension is so much better. It did absorb the bumps a lot better (The bike did not have comfort seat). Honda is not great over bumps. In UK in our B roads it can get really bumpy. 3. The bike is really nimble. The honda feels heavier on the front than this bike. The BMW was so chuckable in the corners I thought I was riding a 500cc bike. BMW is heavier than Honda but trust me it felt lighter than the CB650r. 4. Brakes are better. 5. Seating position - your knees are slightly a bite more angled than the CB650r but it made hugging the tank a lot better. I rode for an hour - did not feel uncomfortable. I am 5’ 11’’. 6. The noise from the engine is great. It comes at you from the front of the bike which you dont get on the Honda. You feel vibrations but as Dan says its good type of vibration. 7. The mirrors dont vibrate as much as the Honda. 8. No false neutrals and not a single issue with shifting (the bike I rode did not have quick shifter). 9. Last not least - yes this bike as more horsepower and torque but it was not scary at all. Its very well behaved especially if you have it at Road or Rain mode. I didnt once feel this bike was too much. If you want to have fun, take it past 4000rpm or put dynamic mode on and you will really unleash the beast. All in all, I felt much much better than the Honda. If you are undecided between the two definitely try them both on a test ride. Thought I’d share my opinion/experience. Shoutout to Dan - always love your content. Keep them coming.

It seems that the quickshifter/blipper on a lot of these new bikes need refining other than Suzuki who seem to have a brilliant system on their gsxr1000r which operates really smoothly at all rpm on upshifts and downshifts.

I have question to you, what's the name of that camera did u use located in the handlebar?tnx

been watching your reviews, now torn between the F900R or the CB650R (buying and driving in Japan) arrggggggg

Can you (or have you) reviewed the R1250RS?

Hi Dan, hope you are well and safe . I would like to ask you the brand and the model of the camera on your handlebar recording your front? Many thanks

Test ride the new street r 2020 please Dan can't find any reviews anywhere!!

Hello, may i ask for your opinion, Which is better duke 790 or f900r

Not keen on that paint scheme. The red and white looks great though

Which one to pick KTM Duke 890R or BMW F900R?

How's it compare to your CB650 Dan? I've got one which I'm more than happy with but this BMW has caught my fancy. Would you consider it an upgrade ?

Nice review, but for me it looks just like most bikes out there this bike is what took over from the F800GT which I had and loved I wish they had overhalled the GT.

Fab review, was the seat the standard one? Or specific comfort seat pls. Tks

How is the rider heat between this and the 790 Duke?

Do you think the F900R is a better road bike than the GSX S1000? Which one has the better quickshifter?

The country side there is beautiful.

Looks a nice bike. What kind of camera is on the handlebars Dan ?

Hey Just Saw Ur Video For the First time and Its Good... Can U Make Royal Enfield GT 650 or Interceptor 650 Video.. Its Can Get U More Views..

Would you swap your bike for it Dàn?

Just pulled the trigger on a blue one. RE the jerky throttle, keep it in road mode and it's a complete Pussy Cat. I think you'd only have any use for the hyper active throttle in Dynamic mode on a track, and even then only if you're a bit if a gun rider.

Hi Dan! I am looking to buy either this or the Ninja 650. I like the sports tourer a little more due to its better looks and the fairing, tipping towards the Ninja 650. Also, the 650 costs much lesser. How would you compare the BMW to the Ninja? I like the comfort and daily commute nature of the Ninja tho.

May i ask what brand and model your jacket and pants are, they look really good!

so whats your opinion between this bmw F900R or the honda CB650R. -best drive? -best price for what u get? im in the choice between those 2. 2 cil vs 4 cil diffrent exhaust sounds. thx in advance

Dan what jacket do you wear?

Hey mate, between this and the new bmw f900r which would you choose personally? Keep up the good work. Cheers

I do own this bike, sadly it failed in the first 300km. clutch problems. still rideable but from standstill there comes a weird grinding noise from the clutch. overall indeed a very good bike

Nice video, is this beter than Kawa Z900?? price the same!! what you do think??

I saw another biker pass by going other direction and wondered, how do you guys do the motorcycle wave from the wrong side of the road?

Was it a comfort seat or standard?

Does it have cruise control

BMW TDM900

As its me ( again ) I've got to ask that question -> how does it compare to CB650R (as day to day bike)?? I'm looking for 2nd bike after my 125

how does it Compare to the Street Triple on bends?

Like the vid. Just wondered if you had a good reason to be still in 4th gear at 60mph on a clear section of road?

dan...... how does it compare to the 790 duke....... seems a natural competitor

Couldn't they have fitted it with some prettier mirrors...

I wonder how this compares to the KTM Duke 890 R.

I really wonder how this bike compares to the MT09

What’s the make of your jacket my friend?

Hello. Do you think that this is a good bike for very beginners?

What model Shark helmet do you have ?

What camera are you using on the bike

What are your thoughts,this or the triumph Street triple R/rs ?

Why is the insurance more on this bike than my 2016 s1000r?

Is that osmo pocket camera?

When is xr coming ????

That instrument cluster looks a cluster f*** from the front. Such a shame the rest of it looks great.

how is the fuel economy?

what jacket r u wearing?

Anyone know the name of the jacket he’s wearing?

0:58 does anyone else see an evil smiley face in the headlight?

Still going for Nuda .. !

Sounds like you’re sitting on a sewing machine. It’s definitely got that classic beemer twin sound..

You keep going round blind bends like that it want be good OK

It looks higher quality than it’s Japanese counterparts.

Is this any better than the MT07?

Is this still a Rotax motor like the 800s were? If so, I would highly caution anyone against buying one. I had a 2008 F800ST. It sure seemed like it checked all of the boxes- lightweight, good power and torque, impressive fuel economy. Lots of nice stuff like the underseat gas tank, single sided swingarm, belt drive heated grips. But of the 15+ bikes I've owned in the last 14 years or so it was the WORST! I hated that thing with a passion. That engine sounded like it had a bunch of loose nuts and bolts rattling around inside it due to terrible piston slap. Totally unacceptable for ANY modern engine to sound like that let alone something "premium" like a BMW. I know Rotax has made a lot of good engines and BMW makes good bikes but that parallel twin 800- avoid, avoid, avoid!!!!

FZ07

Not sure who would buy one, being an S1000r owner I couldn’t see me buying one of these, much prefer an MT09 SP if I went for something naked with less hp

please bmw... open your eyes...it looks a japanese bike...

Not a fan of the looks or weight of this bike.

I wish the bike just looked better haha it’s so ugly 🤮😂

Chinese, what a shame...

This is an absolute shitter of all motorcycle. Rattly parallel twin with questionable build quality. All from a so called prestige manufacturer. BMW should hang their heads in shame for putting their badge of this outsourced piece of garbage

Sounds awful