2020 BMW F900R | How Sporty Is It? 

Thank you Nestoras. I appreciate your comment so much that I've pinned it, so that it will stay on top and I can read it every time. 😊 Take care, Scott

That was the first thing that came in my mind. Amazing video quality, I am totally surprized! Good job!

Happy Divorce, mate!

you can afford stuff after divorce?! you did well then :-)

Bro, if you got a 1200 or 1300 I'd say it's a touring bike. Very heavy. Just got an mt09, and it is wicked fast up to 150mph stock. Already got the m4 exhaust, just need the power commander 5, air intake and a tune. Only reason to go bigger is if youre going to the track. Theres no reason to leave 5th gear in the streets.

@@jerryp1392 don't need 150mph for a great street bike. My R1200R has massive low down tourq and acceleration is very thrilling plus a great touring ride!

Maybe I should start my own ASMR channel! LOL!

Thanks Scott. I'm learning how to use it, where to place it, how to mount it...etc. It's a process that takes time, I hope it will get better and better with each video. Take care, Scott

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yBbm1WZXOaQ.html No problem, here is the link, this was after having it for a week and I didn't want to give it back. 🤧

Those are pine plantations. Basically tree farms, We have those here (also Australian) too. Nothing uncommon there.

Yes, torque, when it comes to these bigger machines (like the 1200) torque is king 😊 Thank you John, Ride safe, Scott

I asked my local BMW guys and they said that there is a "delay" in the delivery of the 1000XR, I asked for specifics and all they'd say is "delay" so if I translate what any OEM says, that could mean next week or next year. They don't even know yet. Let's hope for next week...LOL!

Thank you bringing that to my attention. I'll have to talk to my audit manager (my wife) and make sure she knows that she missed a fact! 🤣🤣😂

Yea, this one had both, the lower seat too. So my legs were a little cramped. The R sound is just way better than the XR, the XR sounds d-tuned and the R sounds like it's ready for a fight. It just sounds cooler and it's lighter although not by much but 15kg is 15kg and it just felt like it had more spirit than the XR. Ride safe, Scott

Yea, I'm looking forward to the first "good" video of the 890 Duke on RU-vid too. Sigh. Maybe I'll just have to make one! 😊🤣😁 And soon I hope!

Oh sorry, helmet, Schubert R2. This is my favorite helmet of all time, sharp, quiet, slick and has the Sena communication built right into it with the microphones hidden out of sight. Love it. 360 camera: yea the Insta360 One X was a Christmas present/toy to myself 😁. Oh, I mean equipment for my channel 🤔😜

87 @ 4,500 & 92 @ 6,500 The massive pull of torque (87) starts at 4,500 RPM and peaks (92) at 6,500 RPM 👍👍👍

Wow! Ok, that firms it up for me...parallel twins all the way!

Thank you. Just think of the S1000R and then relax, everything and you have the 900R 😁

The Duke is lighter and I noticed that right away when I got on the F900. The 900 is more refined, more under control, for lack of a better word, civilized and not wild like the Duke. If I'm going to do a track day, I'd take the Duke without hesitation but if I'm going to do a day ride on the street I'd take this. They are really two different bikes with two different riding styles but yet they are in the same group. Interesting.

Thanks Andrew, I like this motor a little better in the R than in the XR. I still like the XR, in fact I'm considering buying it this year but my wife doesn't know that yet...lol. It really is that good but I'll know more next week, after a week of riding it and doing the long term review.

NothingToProve 🤫 I won’t tell your wife Scott! Looking forward to your full review! The XR is DEFINITELY on my shopping list too! I considered the 1000XR but I think the 900XR will be more ideal & not as maniacal!!!😈🤣👍🏻

NothingToProve Wouldn’t you want to wait a year or two before buying an all-new bike to make sure they don’t have issues? Also, it seems the manufacturers often come out with updates in a short time on new models. A few I can think of are the Honda CB1100, the 1000 Ninja, the NC750X and the Triumph Street Twin. I’m glad I didn’t buy any of those bikes in their first or second year.

Yea, no problem with trips, the up-right position and comfy ergo's make this the ideal middleweight naked to do those small trips on. Ride safe, Scott

Thank you. I use PowerDirector 16. Ride safe, Scott

Not yet, I plan to do so this year and I'll do a review of it and then I can compare the two, well compare to the whole middleweight naked group.

Thank you NothingToProve. I look forward to to that review and the middleweight naked comparison. 😊

I asked my guardian angel to hold the camera for me. Seriously, it's the Insta360 One X that's getting those great shots...on a pole.

@@NothingToProve It's a great addition, really gives that extra perspective of the riding experience. The F900r seems to be the bike i've been waiting for, as a step up from the 310r (when ive outlived the Aus RE licence period, i was hoping that the 800 would be replaced with something worthy - this looks like it

Yes, base prices. I realize that this is an emotional response, which most guys are emotional about motorcycles, as I am too, so I was willing to leave the rest of your comment alone but you said "technically closer". Since you said technically, let's have a look at the numbers and see what they say 😁👍 Supernaked - 3 smallest: 998/998/999cc = MT-10/ZH2/S1000R at 160/200/165hp Kawasaki Z900: 948cc at 124hp Midleweight Naked - 3 Biggest: 895/890/889 = F900R/MT09/890Duke at 105/117/119hp Now which is the Z900 closest too? And I'm not even going to mention the smaller 765cc Street Triple or the Suzuki S750, at 121/114hp. The Z900 does not belong in either group, the Z800 did but the Z900 now pushes it closer to the supernaked group. Technically by the numbers. Now you understand why I made the comment 😁👍 take care, Scott

@@NothingToProveoh no emotional response here, brother. Just talking bikes. I can see where you're coming from, but I was thinking more along the lines of a "900" class, which would include the mt09, f900, 890, Shiver. I tell ya, there are a lot of grey areas as far as categorizing bikes. Can't really do Light, Middle, Full Size anymore. When we have a Tuono 660 Ptwin making power coming up to the F900 and the Duke 790 and at just 183 kilos, bikes are spanning between niches. But I figured the Z900 would fit with the other 900s, with its extra zip offsetting its extra heft. I guessed the z1000 would be more for the supernakeds. You ride way more bikes than I do, though. Hence the brain pick.

@@NothingToProve oh and the technical part was simply because 948cc is closer to 900 than it is to 1000, 😉

Autos have a lot more "distracting electronic gadgets" that fight for your attention than any given motorcycle. But yet we still drive a car every day and never think twice about getting behind the steering wheel of a 2 ton killing machine, but a motorcycle as in this case is only 211kg and you are worried about the distracting electronics that I'm pointing out as great driver aids. Funny when you look at it in this perspective isn't it :)

​@@NothingToProve Absolutely right! I remember an article - unfortunately I don't remember the source - stating that 20-30% of all accidents are caused by distracted drivers, be it smartphone usage or manipulating the car's media center. As opposed to motorcycles, the probability to get injured is much lesser, what doesn't make it any better.

Schuberth R2 👍😁

depends on what you are looking for in a bike? please advise.

@@NothingToProve It will be my only bike, mainly used for commuting on the freeway for at least 40 mins and maybe one track day a year. I currently have a ninja 400 but I need more power on the freeway. Been looking at the Triumph trident or Honda CB650R but they said its better if I go towards MT09, street triple, duke 890 size bikes. Thanks for the reply, really loved tour videos.

Ok, commuting, freeway and I'm assuming a day or half day rides here and there too. So 99.9% of the time will be spent on the street doing mundane everyday riding. And 0.1% of the time "maybe" a track day. What you should do is get the bike that will serve your needs now and not what you think you'll do with it. And if one day those needs/wants expand then you can re-evaluate then...if it ever happens. After some time, you won't want to be doing highway on any of these bikes, especially commuting, highway is ok occasionally on a naked but 40 mins every day, that will get old real fast (no wind protection) and soon you'll be finding yourself not taking the bike to work and driving a car (been there done that). So, you will probably end up getting an after-market wind shield for it. So google pictures of those bikes with after market screens on them and go from there. Triumph, Honda, BMW, Yamaha, they are all good bikes and anyone of them will make you happy. The Duke, 09 & BMW have crazy amounts of torque everywhere and you'll soon grow addicted to that torque. The Trident & 650R are more relaxed in power and attitude. But the BMW will do both, I was actually fascinated with how that bike will do both and it did whatever I was in the mood to do. Hope this helps, take care, Scott

@@NothingToProve Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your sincere advise. I really appreciate it. I will look for more bikes that might suit my needs. Will update you which one I will go for :)

ADV or naked, just depends on what you want, I like them both for what they do but I love the looks of the 900R

Yea, I'm lovin' that on this. It's just brilliant!

Well this bike is a naked and they usually have lower seat heights as compared to ADV bikes. The size for this middleweight naked is spot on when compared to all other middleweight nakeds. So no, this is not made for smaller people, it's just a middleweight naked size bike. Ride safe, Scott

Yes, twins always vibrate more, no getting around that. The MT09 is smooth compared to this.

SV650! It's just so much more playful.

I took a demo from my local BMW dealer today and after three hours my hands were kind of soaring, I think I like better the F900XR up right position... but can’t wait to try Suzuki though. Great job on reviewing them here!

Well, the focus is on two different things. ST focus in on performance, the 900R focus is on comfort/ride-ability. Just depends on what you are looking for in a bike. You'll be happy with either bike. Good luck with your decision. :)

NothingToProve thanks a lot! U think I will limit myself learning because of the torque those bikes have or it will be too intimidating for a beginner ?

Well, we have a saying, "power corrupts" for a reason. But as long as you don't let the power get to your head, you should be fine.

I'm 5'10" or 176cm. 😁

the more the better 🤣🤣🤣😁

5'10"

@@NothingToProve I am same hight as you n debting if to get this bike ..its the same height as the 1 you are riding ..I'd there anyway to get it to the the higher height?

Wind protection. It's that simple.

@@NothingToProve I see :)

Hi Brittany, This is one of the smoother rides in the middleweight naked group that you will find. So when compared to the others in this group this is not bad at all. Ride safe, Scott

Umm...I hope you are kidding? You can even see the engine lay-out in the thumb nail picture.

@@NothingToProve do you know the definition of the word "Parallel"? It means "Side by side". A horizontally opposed twin is NOT a parallel twin.

Sorry, I thought you were kidding but it seems like you are not. The issues here is not the definition of the word parallel twin, the problem here is that you think this is a boxer, right? It is not, it is an in-line 2 cylinder engine, not horizontally opposed twin (boxer). Below is copied from the BMW.com site about the engine: "Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine..." Again, you can even see the engine lay-out (configuration) in the thumb nail picture, if you look closely. I hope this clears this up for you. 😊

@@NothingToProve it certainly did. I owe you an apology. I skimmed through your video and assumed that BMW's twin cylinder engines were all boxers. Never knew they made parallel twins. I stand corrected.

@@michaelpuderramirez2331 They started having China manufacture inlines a while back.

Yes, mine said that too.

@@NothingToProve i just ordered this bike in low im only 5.5 and my reach is not long either so i got the high handle bars. also adjustable foot pegs. also a high windsheild. cant wait to pick this baby up.

An angry Chinese sewing machine.

Bruce Brown This is my dilemma. Like you I have the S1000R & am thinking of getting the F900XR, not the R! We both now how insane the 1000 is but I’m not sure about the power sacrifice to go the XR touring option. Then again I live in the nanny police state of Victoria, Australia & our speed limit tolerance is becoming a joke! Hence my leaning towards this 900 model.

Yea, she thought that it was funny too.