BMW Teases Updated F 900 R and F 900 XR
Official announcement coming Nov. 21
BMW has started teasing updated F 900 R and F 900 XR models ahead of an announcement set for Nov. 21. While we still have a week to wait for the official confirmation, Motorcycle.com was able to obtain some initial specifications for both the R roadster and XR sport-tourer.
The preliminary specs come to us via homologation filings submitted in Switzerland. The data is incomplete, but what we do know suggests both the F 900 R and F 900 XR are getting engine and chassis updates.
The F 900 R and F 900 XR have both gone relatively untouched since they debuted for the 2020 model year, so some change was expected, at the very least to bring them up to Euro5+ standards.
The homologation data confirms both models are getting the same engine as the F 900 GS, which was updated for the 2024 model year. The data lists peak output of 103 hp at 8,500 rpm (unchanged from the previous R and XR), and 68.6 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm, compared to the previous engine’s claimed 67.9 lb-ft. at 6,500 rpm.
The new F 900 R data lists the naked bike as being 5 kg (11 pounds) lighter than the existing model, while the new F 900 XR sees a reduction of 2 kg (4.4 pounds).
The wheelbases are also different from the 2024 models. The 2025 F 900 XR is homologated with a wheelbase of 1535 mm (60.4 inches), slightly longer than the current version’s 1,521 mm (59.9 inches). The F 900 R goes the other way, with a listed wheelbase of 1,515 mm (59.6 mm), compared to 1,518 mm (59.8 inches). Both models are also listed as being slightly wider than their predecessors.
Where any of these changes are coming from remains to be seen. A teaser on Instagram and the thumbnail for the premiere on YouTube don’t show any dramatic changes. What we can see of the bodywork looks very similar to the existing model, and we can visually confirm the presence of Dynamic ESA, even on teasers shared by BMW Motorrad USA, which is interesting as the electronic suspension isn’t currently offered on U.S.-spec models. This doesn’t necessarily confirm that will change for 2025 however.
The only thing that is clearly different is the exhaust, with the teaser showing an Akrapovič silencer. That might account for some of the weight difference, but not enough to account for all of it.
We’ll find out more next week, when BMW officially announces the 2025 F 900 R and F 900 XR.
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Yawn.
Such a lack of power from an 895cc twin that's supposed to have "sport" in its name. In isolation there's nothing wrong. Compared to the class (800cc to 950cc), it's gutless. They were too heavy and too gutless from day 1. Doesn't seem like much is happening here. Certainly nothing making me want to check one out, over Duke 890R, Duke 990, MT-09, Z900, Monster, or 765RS.
And by the way, "to bring them up to Euro5+ standards" should be worded "to bring them DOWN to Euro5+ standards."