She does not have easy life, this F900 R, and yet it sells rather well. It must be said that so far, if we wanted a roadster a little sportswoman sports and on equipped, the choice was not yet plethora. After a overhaul of the 800 in 2020 and a passage to 895 cm3, here is the very healthy base of the model undergoes some new changes. A redefinition imposed by the upmarket of the competition. The new MT-07 does not make a neighborhood, the Hornet 750 Truste sales by means of its aggressive price and the GSX-8S benefits from sacred engine quality and cycle part, despite its higher price. Even the Z900 now offers a version for less than € 10,000 which can largely come to compete with the German, and even do much better at the electronic level. A normally displayed teuton ” from € 9,500 For the basic version. A motorcycle not quite basic, especially for BMW, but almost: apart from the traction control, ABS pro active on the angle and a shifter Normally optional, but part of the current offer until June 2025, we do not find much more.
Endowment of limited origin!
Already, the engine does not evolve. Or without saying it. After Euro5+, he claims to have changed his sixth report to save fuel, but does not undergo as big changes in his electronic exploitation as what the F900 XR can claim. For the rest, the equipment is complete and always of quality, while the finish level is pleasant. Beautiful pieces, original, and a universe specific to the brand are found. In fact, the7 -inch TFT screen And its super deported navigation wheel, clichés and manufacturer’s trademark, always responds. This model of the genre in terms of presentation or navigation ergonomics always puts so comfortable and continues to have its effect. All information can be viewed and shortcuts exist, allowing not to systematically go through the menu. This is particularly the case for the rapid deactivation of the long support tensile control on the T button of the left commodo. THE LED front and rear lights also responds. Apart from a steering shock absorber (to avoid handlebars) and a Prise 12 Vstandard equipment does not make the crowds dream, while doing the job for those who want a simple motorcycle. So a priori, not a BMW.
Just look at the list of accessory packs and that of optional equipment, to understand that the invoice like engine performance, soon climbed in the towers more quickly The vertical twin -cylinder of 105 hp ! There remains a strong visual identity, which can be enhanced and further increase by means of a paid color, of course (black at € 240 and sport at € 660). Made a little more sporty, the F900 R is a formidable tool, whether we talk about marketing or motorcycle, while the bulk of the changes affects the basic equipment and the settings. Does it hold water? Let’s see this right after detailing the option packs.
Pack Confort (590 €)
Heated handles. Always useful, they are controlled directly from the right commodo via a dedicated button. Cruise control. Practical for travelers, this device is simple to use and settle. It is cut automatically in the event of action on the gases or the brake. Keyless. We no longer present it, but the BMW key system still remains as pleasant and rewarding. Beautiful object, it is also a remote control if you have the electronic alarm. Even the tank cap is controlled by the device. Really without key, therefore.
Pack Dynamic (840 €)
Pro piloting. The most interesting mode literally unbriding the potential of the motorcycle by giving access to the Dynamic and Dynamic Pro driving mode authorizing more personalized settings. Unfortunately still not implemented by default, it is however as pleasant to use by young people allowed as by the not so young. Shifter Pro. If the competitors can generalize the Sas Deforested and engine speed passage in charge of the climb as well as the descent, BMW leaves it optional at € 634 per unit, or included in this pack. ESA Dynamic. The dynamic electronic suspension by BMW bears this name for years. Here in a relatively simple version, it makes it possible to act on the behavior of the rear shock absorber mono by offering a semi-active adjustment of the hydraulics and the pre-load. We can opt for two pre -defined modes: road for comfort or dynamic for efficiency and more firmness.
Pro finish (€ 2,255)
This pack is the most complete of everyone. To the comfort and dynamic packs included, it adds: the tire pressure sensor (RDC), l’Alarme BMWa crutch of good constitution, teleservices and theemergency call Help in the event of a detected fall or if the button is activated manually. Suffice to say that if nothing seems to be missing, there are still many possibilities of accessorization, among which theHEADLIGHT PROD LIGHTING (€ 335), and of course the stools more or less high than the original 815 mm, which can avoid going through the toping kit (€ 185), making it possible to descend the seat height to only 760 mm by the adoption of a new spring and new settings. Sacred argument for the under 1.65 m. About arguments, precisely …
New premium arguments?
The novelty 2025 Announcement 3 kg less On the balance, 3.6 ° less on the steering column angle, which now displays 26 ° and should logically make the motorcycle more lively. Some aesthetic changes are also part of the novelty, especially in terms of its rear loop and its reworked bib. However, the main thing is not seen, but appreciates in dynamics. Thus, the rims are reduced to promote handling and agility, especially at high speed, while the fork also evolves to offer better settings according to the manufacturer. Settings that can be changed mechanically. Above all, the driving position was revised for more sportiness and better supports by advancing and lowering the handlebars while backing up the footrests. The result is a more typed, but always pleasant driving position. The most tatillon of the cervical will have the possibility of opting for the high handlebar option the 19 mm (almost 2 cm therefore) for 115 €.
Nothing is left to chance and each question has its answer, each problem has its solution. Welcome to the BMW universe. That being said, we soon came to tickle the € 13,000, more expensive than a street triple 765 RS otherwise more impressive on all points (but without electronic suspensions) and almost once and a half the price of the Honda Hornet 750 certainly less luxurious, but terribly effective also commercially speaking. The proof? BMW launches a special operation to promote its F900 R. Until the end of June, the Shifter Pro est offert On the blue basic version and not optional if we leave on a 36 -month LOA and 15,000 km (in total) without contribution. From then on, it will cost 89 € per month and € 8,500 In total instead of a hundred and almost € 9,500 (as a reminder € 99 in 2002 without Shifter). We can think about it all the more seriously that this is a hard to obtain rent, including smaller displacements and emerging brands already very aggressive financially. BMW is strong of its own bank and its image. It remains to be seen who is the target of this model, especially the simplest one. To do this, a tour in the south of France, on the side of Nîmes and Ledenon, with beautiful roads and above all, the impressive eponymous circuit.
French representatives of the brand wanted to show the potential of the motorcycle, but what did we think?
