Why The 2020 BMW F900R Is A Tech Lover's Dream! 

How has the reliability of the bike been?

@magdump lmao looks like we have both been doing the same research on this thing. Any luck on your end? I keep hearing repeats about the Chinese engine but tbh that doesn’t really deter me

Yes, it is made in China but engineered and overseen by BMW. I wish it were not made there. That said, it has decent sound, good power, and has been very reliable for me. I do not get passed in the twisted, and with a touring screen, 85 mph on the highway is very bearable.

1MrBryn I also did a testride, didn’t give me a ‘wow’ feeling. Electronic suspension is very good, but the engine is so lame. It’s like the bike is singing a lullaby AND she is missing a lot of power! Bought me a Street Triple RS instead of this or a Z900 (kawa garbage imo), the Triumph does it all the best for me. Have fun with your beemer 👍

​@rolandfullthrottle8316 as a Z lover, this hurt me. I love the street tripples weight, design, and character, but I'm not sold on its reliability... what's your experience with that? Im looking between it and a Z900 specifically. As for the Z900 my father owns one and though it's not as refined it rides well and the engine is great. Honestly is there anything on the Z900 that you don't like? Just asking as I'm in the market between these two.

I have the F800r, which is the previous generation of this. And mine is the mk1 with the asymmetrical headlights. I think they looked way better before, with the new headlights it looks too generic. Plus the rear seat was bigger before

Good choice man. When it comes time for the next bike, it will be between the XR and the R.

@@drewmorg. Ride them both, you won’t believe how different they feel. I’m 5’10” and I loved the R’s urgency but the pegs feel higher and your pushed more over the front end which for me at 69 was just a tad too much for longer journeys.

@@joshnnik I'm 5'10 and 35 years old. I used to have an R6 so I know that pushed over feeling well, and when I was 21 and riding it I still hated the position! About the only thing it was good for is twisties and doing 80+ on the highway. Fun runs to the beach or errands were terrible. I want a bike that can do both! Lately I've been riding the street legal dirtbikes and they are GREAT with their upright position but virtually no highway capabilities. That's where I learned torque is really the way to go for the street and what attracts me to the Twin motor setups. 2021 MT-09 is a very attractive offering too. The BMW's still got my attention though because of the cruise control and another electronic features. We simply need cruise control on our bikes and cars here in California. You're riding 20 minutes or more on the highway any time you want to go anywhere! Boring!

WOW! Africa twin is offroad capable and the F900xr is not so why compare the two when clearly you bought the wrong bike for your type of riding.

@@MrKdr500 The 900XR wasn’t around in 2016! I enjoyed the AT for the time I owned it but variety is the spice of life and I like owning and riding different types of bike hence why I give my opinion for what its worth.

It seems a tad bit of a backward step.

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I think I prefer the Africa Twin too if money was no object, but on a

Cheers mate! Thanks for the kind words and welcome! 🍻

So, what do you choose? Im in the same dilema

@@vladcernat5202 Ask yourself, do you want an awesome fun, sporty, great handling bike or a BMW?

Hey man.. I’m about to buy this.. how is your experience one year later?

@@sameerahammed Hey I am very happy with the bike and BMW service and support.

@@sameerahammed Copied from my insta page. Long Term Review of the Bike: BMW F900R is an 895cc Parallel twin engine which produces 105bhp and 92nm of torque. Pros: 1. Well Balanced and Nimble 2. High Quality Build. 3. Torque Engine 4. Smooth Highway Ride 5. Powerful Breaks 6. Class Leading TFT screen, 7. Smooth Quick shifter 8. Head Turner Looks 9. High tech like cruise control, heated grips, turn by turn navigation, adjustable rear suspensions, adaptive head light, lean sensitive abs and more. 10. BMW Motorrad Connected App. With Winding Road map option 11. Different Hight options for different riders 12. Good fuel efficiency. Cons 1. It is on the heavier side. 2. Seats are a little hard which can get a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours of riding. 3. Hard to get after market mods for the bike especially in Canada. 4. It is very hard to buy the base version of the bike most of the dealers will have available with added packages which push the price of the bike a little bit. 5. The 15.4 liter gas tank is quite small for the bike. 6. Non-adjustable front suspension. Factory setup of the front suspension is wonderful but missing the option to adjust the suspension. Misconceptions 1. Underpowered: comes alive in dynamic or dynamic pro mode. More than enough power for road and highway rides 2. Chinese Engine: Yes, engine built in China but it is built under the BMW standards. BMW name known for their Standards and Quality. It will reduce the labor cost not the quality of the engine. Overall: I am very happy with the bike and if you are looking into the Z900, MT09 then I think you should also give BMW the chance to get a test ride to decide if this bike is for you or not. Plus, it will come with BMW brand value.

@@puneetsehgal8200thank you so much for the review. If I only convince my wife I will buy it , 1.5years old with all extras. Only what worries me is electronic suspension. How reliable it’s going to be.

@@chrisw4215 So far it is reliable never had any issue even I did couple of small off road rides with very bumpy roads.

Duke 890R is a lot smoother around town than the 790....

They can’t make one that sounds like the race version because of noise regs. But you can for around £600 or so. Apart from the pipe, suspension, sealed ECU and a bit of bodywork and track safety mods the race bikes are the same as the road ones.

Yeah just up the M11 - take the road from Chipping Ongar through Fyfield and keep following it. It’s only a few miles and ends at a t-junction but it’s good fun. I’m sure there are more like it around there but I haven’t had chance to explore properly

Yeah I think the street triple offers a little more drama. This is more of a practical choice for all the goodies. I’d pick this for commuting, Striple for the weekend, assuming I could afford them both... which I can’t...

@@motobob hmm yaa this will be superior in commuting btw can you make a comparison video between f900r duke 890r and RS

@@utkarshkaushik617 you read my mind! already on my list...

@@motobob great I can't wait for the video now😅😅

Turn on the Dinamic Pro and you'll be at home👌😉✌️

In slow motion with a slider 👍

BMW mount & BMW-Garmin GPS.... as you were saying?

​@@MrKdr500 I was saying the view of the TFT is blocked for the whole video; I wasn't particularly concerned with the brand (neither was MOTOBOB apprantley, as he makes no mention of it). But, now that you've pointed out they are BMW products, I've re-watched the review and its not blocked anymore. My heartfelt thanks.

Hi i do have a question! I'm a beginner biker and am looking for my first bike, do you think this would be a good choice? Also I'm 6'6" thanks!

@@AMVHunte probably not to be honest. It's not exactly a lightweight and it has a very strong bottom end and mid-range which isn't exactly beginner friendly. Having said that, I know in Europe you can get a restricted power version that would help, but that doesn't help the weight situation when you're learning to ride. A Z400 or Duke 390 are much better beginner options simply due to their much more manageable weights.

@1MrBryn Do you still own this bike? And if so, any issues?

@@gooodvibez not one. It still kicks arse. If I had any minor quibbles is that I'd like a slightly bigger tank capacity and cruise control on mine, but otherwise it's been a dream to own.

I test drove one and eventually bought one with the 'higher seat'. They actually sell like 4 different seats. I got the highest one, i'm 190cm and 90kg and with that seat i can only just hit the ground with my feet at standstill.. Incredible bike as well!

Get 835 mm high seat and 10 mm lower footpags I did it on f800r, but just lower footpages for 20 mm Buy the way I tried F900r with standard seat 815 mm and it's more roomy and larger bike than f800r

I'm 192 and 95 ... no issue at all

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No, they are the mounting points for panniers.

😂I bet you never drove one, if you have a Leoncino 500 you would be blown away with this bike, a totally diferent beast, yes the 9t its a complete diferent bike, not better! Not prettier! Not faster! Much diferent, and more expensive 😉✌️

Fully aware of the location of the engine manufacturing plant, still confident it is the best offering in its class for my purposes.

This video didn't appreciably demonstrate how this bike sounds. It has a 270° crank that makes it sound like a V-twin or an MT-07, and from the saddle the intakes have been designed to produce a very pleasant tone that is only going to be apparent to the rider, similar to an aftermarket intake, more muted than pod filters.

Sorry my fault,anyway thanks man

Yeah, I’m not sure why they went Japanese Transformer style on this thing... It does not look good at all. I agree.

Glad not everyone like the same i found it much prettier then any of the Mts from yamaha😎👌

@miteor Are all BMW engines made in ChyNa? My main reason for avoiding BMW motorcycles.

M_ Dawg Most are made in Germany

@@miteor These engines are made in China and the bike is assembled in Germany

Sierra Nevada They are indeed 😊

@@m_dawg2432 It is disappointing that this engine is made in China.