In Milan BMW presented its new F900 XR in line with the S1000 XR. A true mid-range XR that inherits an Active Pack for its French launch, an offer valid until December 31, 2019.
Mid-range certainly but don't believe that this new F900 XR is a weak clone of the S1000XR, you would be wrong!
The propeller brand takes inspiration from the big Sport Adventure for this machine powered by an 895 cm3 twin promising 105 horsepower. Supported motor frame, 6,5-inch TFT screen, 15,5-liter welded plastic tank, full LED lighting, keyless start, adjustable windshield... everything is there!
BMW takes care of its copy with the added bonus of two driving modes, a nice driving assistance package and even the possibility of having an ESA controlled shock absorber as an option... Price side: 10 euros with, until the end of the This year, the Active Pack is offered.
What BMW says
– 2-cylinder in-line engine with a larger displacement which increased to 895 cm3 (until now 853 cm3).
– Power: 105 hp at 8 rpm and 500 Nm at 92 rpm
– 48 kW (35 hp) version available for license class A2.
– High driving comfort thanks to two counter-rotating balance shafts.
– Two driving modes “Rain” and “Road”, as well as ABS and ASC as standard.
– Pro riding modes with two further riding modes as well as Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Engine Brake Torque Regulation (MSR) as optional equipment ex works.
– Steel frame-bridge for optimal rigidity, robustness and driving precision.
– New slim steel rear frame.
– Lightweight plastic welded fuel tank with 15,5 liter capacity
– Upside-down telescopic fork at the front and double aluminum swingarm with central suspension strut at the rear.
– Travel: front 170 mm, rear 172 mm
– Electronic Suspension Adjustment Dynamic ESA at the rear, as optional equipment ex works.
– ABS Pro for even greater safety when braking in an inclined position, as optional equipment ex factory.
– Fairing with practical protection against wind and bad weather and adjustable screen
– Adaptive cornering lighting as part of the Headlight Pro available as optional equipment ex works.
– 6,5-inch color TFT screen for perfect readability with BMW Motorrad connectivity as standard.
– High-performance, all-round LED lighting units as standard
– Intelligent emergency call for rapid help in emergency situations, as optional equipment ex works.
– Keyless Ride for easy activation of remote locking functions, as optional equipment ex-factory.
BMW F 900 XR Active Pack
–ABS Pro
– DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
– Pro riding modes
– Heated grips
– Aluminum suitcase supports
