BMW F 900 R specifications, dimensions and price
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BMW F 900 R
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Standard |
| Displacement | 895cc |
| Bore x stroke | 86x77 mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic intake pipe injection; BMS-X digital engine management with throttle-by-wire |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox |
| Final drive | Endless X-ring chain |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, 43mm diameter |
| Front suspension travel | 5.3 in |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, central shock, hydraulically adjustable preload, adjustable rebound |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.6 in |
| Front brake | Twin disc, floating discs, 320mm, 4-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265mm, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Seat height | 32.0 in |
| Wet weight | 459 lb |
| Wheelbase | 59.6 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 gal |
| Starting MSRP | $10,495 |
Ultimate Motorcycling says the more aggressive ergonomics of the 2025 bike are not as comfortable as last year's and the suspension is not quite as compliant, though it is still a comfortable motorcycle.
The article says the only real issue was self-inflicted: when the bike would not turn in as willingly as expected, the tester overcompensated and dived in harder than intended, and it notes that the 459-pound curb weight plays into that.
The same source adds that upgrades this year make the twin more aggressive and less gentlemanly, with front suspension changes that add to the bike's new yearning for sport performance.
Visordown says the new ergonomics put the rider over the front of the bike more than before, a more engaging and focused position, and that the rear brake is much like the front, a little wooden in feel but with adequate power.
What the update means
BMW moved the bike from a friendly middleweight toward a sportier one. That helps a rider who wants more feel on a fast road, and it costs some of the comfort that made the earlier bike a good commuter. A used earlier F 900 R may suit a rider who wants the softer set-up.
Against the MT-09 and Street Triple 765
Yamaha's MT-09 is the rival Visordown names, and Triumph's Street Triple 765 is the other main middleweight naked. At $10,495 the BMW sits in the same price bracket.
The price of $10,495 keeps it close to the MT-09 class.
The F 900 R suits a rider who wants a sporty, well-finished middleweight naked with BMW's electronics and can accept a stiffer ride.
F 900 R against the MT-09 and Street Triple 765
BMW F 900 R — specification referenceThe F 900 R is BMW's parallel-twin roadster, sharpened for 2025 with more aggressive ergonomics and suspension changes. Visordown calls it Bavaria's MT-09 rival, and BMW asks $10,495. It sits below BMW's 1,000cc nakeds in size and price.
The sportier set-up is not free. Ultimate Motorcycling loses some comfort against the 2024 bike and Visordown describes a wooden-feeling rear brake, and a 459-pound curb weight is not light for a bike that now asks to be ridden aggressively. A rider who mainly commutes may prefer the earlier model's softer settings, and a rider who wants track-day feel should ask a dealer whether the fork and shock can be re-valved.
The price of $10,495 keeps it close to the MT-09 class.
Ultimate Motorcycling says the 2025 ergonomics are less comfortable and the suspension less compliant than last year's, though it is still comfortable overall.
Other models in this reference: BMW F 450 GS, BMW CE 04, BMW F 800 GS.