Thanks for another great review! Really enjoying your content. Well produced, funny and right on target. One of my new favorite channels. Keep it up! You’re awesome.
I never accepted the "adventure" modifier on the first XR nor this one (like you) either. Adventure to me means: dirt-ability (no), wind protection (no), gear capacity (maybe), fuel range (no). As a sports tourer looks like a lot of fun but like you also, wouldn't buy with my own money. Great review.
You make some pretty damn good content. Just found your channel but definitely worth a sub. Don't think BMW are actually selling this as an off roader. You can have an adventure on tarmac too 🤣
Very much enjoyed your unbiased review of the 900XR. It would be really interesting to see a review of the Tracer GT since these two bikes seem to be targeting the same market segment.
That was a very good review. You covered all the areas I want to know about including night riding. Many other channels forget about that part of riding.
Nice review! I haven't ridden the new F900s, but I have sat on them on a BMW dealership. Both bikes felt top-heavy, compared to the S1000RR, S1000R, and R1250R.
Thank goodness you bloomed out of your cocoon....hope to see more outdoors stuff, thanks for the review , nice bike ... I'll stay with my 1250GS, but nice bike.
Great review and funny. Well done! Since I own a F900XR I'm biased, but I do agree with almost everything that has been said in this review. My height is 1.82m and yes, the footpegs are a little bit too high up also for my taste, considering that one needs a lot of lean angle in corners in order to scratch the asphalt. BMW could have lowered the pegs 1.5 - 2cm and it would have been fine. Other than that I added a riser to have a more upright riding position and to bring the handlebar closer to me. I also changed the sport windshield with a larger aftermarket windshield. Both changes are a must if you go on longer tours and freeways. I have done over 5k of miles on all types of roads on this bike and those two mods made a big improvment. My XR has all the electronics that are available for safety and convenience and I must say, I love it. That is also the reason that I choose the XR over the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, which does not offer the same features the F900XR. There will be a situation where you will need a little help from the state-of-the-art safety features this bikes offers. Although Teh Tracer's engine is notably more responsive and sportier than the BMW's.
Luv u Jay! BMW was kind enough to give me bikes pretty much from the beginning, but I really didn’t have the time. The 900XR video was about 40 hours of work compared to the 6 hours of a normal episode. This year however i’ve planned things so I can do a LOT more bike reviews.
Greetings from Bulgaria! Good review, fun and informative at the same time! Good idea about including the night ride. It confirms my decision of not specking my bike with the cornering lights.
Really good review of the 900 XR,great job🤙🏼 sad that you didn’t tested the model with the bigger screen.i was curious to know the wind protection but hey I will just have to test ride it myself👏🏻
nice video, is this motorcycle suitable for daily use? in city as highway and on weekend touring, what is your advice. when I choose between Yamaha Tracer 900 or BMW s1000XR model 2015?? anyway I enjoy these reviews
Thanks for your test - lots of useful information. Have you tried the bike with a top difusor in the windscreen.? Can you please inform what holder system you have for your iphone.
Oh man what a funny great review loved it, riding one this morning :) been looking forward to it, this could be the bike to replace my 02 VFR!...a bigger screen is available ;)
Hi ! Thanks for the videos. Concerning ergonomics and a comfortable upright posture, what BMW bike would you recommend for a 1.84 kg 110kg guys ? Also, would the Yamaha 9GT be a best option? Thank you.
Ok, so I finally could watch this review. What I don't understand is why you ask in a previous post for questions we have for this bike. None of this was included in the video.
With scrambler tires like Pirelli MT60RS, the F900XR would be great on gravel & light dirt roads. If BMW reduce their price, i could be tempted to replace my CB500X next year. My budget is more limited because of Covid19, so maybe i will wait for the futur improved V-Strom 650/700 XT in 2021.
First of all like your review's, Thanks for that. We would really like to see a comparison head to head between the XR900, The new Tracer mt 09 and the Ducati Multistrada 950S. That would be something to see..
What phone mount are you using in the nav dock and does the charging work without any extra wiring? I've tried a few and so far none of them are charging like they should. Just picked up my F900XR last week and trying to sort this out.
I’m 1.95m (6 foot 5) with long legs. You say this is not a good bike for tall people, but I also heard the saddle comes in different heigths. If I get it at maximum height, would it be enough?
Acum 2 zile am fost la un testdrive (cred ca cu exact aceiasi motocicleta cu cea pe care ai fost tu), si nu sunt de accord cu aproape nimic din ce ai spus despre motor (motorul motocicletei nu despre toata motocicleta). In primul rand cutia de viteze are rapoarte stranii, viteza 1 trebuie sa o folosesti pana la 35km/h, si daca vrei sa acelereze 50km/h+, ceea ce am gasit a fii foarte straniu. Daca nu turezi peste 5.000 motocicleta este letargica, G310 letargica ... Daca incerci sa o conduci incet cutia de viteze este agriculturala, daca treci de 6.000 bordul incepe sa fleshuiasca (e o lumina care blincane puternic) intr-un mod foarte enervant. Si senzatia generala a fost ca motocicleta nu are cuplu, deloc. nimic sub 5000 si peste 5000 nu acelereaza ca si cum are 105 cai.
Salut. Am xr2022 si este o motocicleta fantástica. Nu inteleg unde sunt problemele , merge super . Multa tecnologíe , si foarte cómoda. BMW xr 900 ,Tracer 9 si Triumph Tiger 900 sunt cele mai bune in opinia mea in categoría asta de CC..
I just bought one, then I saw your video recommending it. It's now for sale.......... Just kidding mate. Your review helped formulate an opinion on this bike. It's great to get a variety of opinions from GP riders to wobblers at the other end of the spectrum...... like yourself.... 😉
@@LongWayHome 12 months on and no regrets. SCProject pipe sure makes it sound very "unBMW".... Dunlop mutants give me sealed and unsealed road options. Even handled some single track and creek crossings. It's slow steering, but the stability trade off is worth it. No reliability issues, except it needs a battery tender if left for more than a few weeks at a time. Unlike my Kawasaki's which start first time every time regardless of duration. Definitely opt for the comfort seat. Or get the stock one rebuilt. At 5' 11", it's very comfortable. Only real criticism is dealer service related, not bike related.
There was a couple of seconds image of the fuel filler cap (but sadly no mention). In our summary that the big is not quite large enough, I assume it’s dimensions are smaller than the 1000xr?
Very interesting review and final words about would you buy one with your own money. In this regard I think it is over priced for what it is, compared to let's say the Yamaha Tracer.
Hey, Mr. Long Way Home. If you ever happen to drop the bike to the right side... That phone will fly to the ground. Ask me how I know. That XR is a good looking machine. With roads like that, you're tempting me to pay you a visit someday.
I have a 2018 G310GS and have put almost 30,000 miles on it so far. About 4 to 5k of that was off road / single track / fire roads in Calif, AZ, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Tennessee. It has never failed me nor has it had any major problems. I replace my tires at just over 18,000 miles and I am just now changing my chain and sprockets, I have still not worn out my original brakes. I hit the red line on it daily and push it hard every day. Freeway it will handle 65 to 80 mph easily, and I have had it to a GPS speed of 98, 102 on the speedo. I traveled from Southern CA, to Memphis Tenn less than one month after I bought it, 4600 miles round trip with side trips here and there. It has never used a drop of oil and consistently get 59 to 62 MPG. my vote would be for the G310GS because you can get one now, brand new for $4700 and unlike every other MFG BMW gives a 3 year 36000 mile warranty.
