BMW F900R: 2.5 Years, Real Talk - My Honest Walkaround & Buying Guide

After 2.5 years of ownership, it's time for my honest, one take walkaround review of my BMW F900R. In this video, I'll be showing off all the accessories I've added, discussing some common issues to look out for if you're thinking of buying one, and highlighting all the things that truly make this a great motorcycle. While the F900R is known for racing in the F900R Cup, and the press often praises its performance, I'll share my candid thoughts on its speed, it's actually one of the slower bikes in my fleet. However, what it lacks in raw top end, it more than makes up for in all other critical areas. Its superb geometry, unwavering reliability (in my experience!), and incredible stability in even the most horrendous storms make it a motorcycle I trust completely. No twitchiness, no hesitation, just rock solid safety. If you're considering a BMW F900R, or just love motorcycles, this video offers a real world perspective from a long term owner. In the video I point to the preload adjustment, the adjuster for the dampening is on the opposite side of the shock (link below). ***** AliExpress Link, if your into trinkets: https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-f900r.html Here’s is a quick breakdown of parts numbers and seat heights to help you. Here's a quick breakdown: * Standard Seat (2019-2024 models): Part #52539480752 * Standard Seat (2024 models only): Part #52539480746 * Low Seat: Part #52539480745 - Height: 790 mm (25 mm lower) * Comfort Seat: Part #52539480753 - Height: 840 mm (25 mm higher) * High Seat: Part #52539480744 - Height: 835 mm (20 mm higher) * Extra High Seat: Part #52539829501 - Height: 865 mm (50 mm higher) ***** BMW F900R User Manual, Page 122 and 123 are for rear suspension adjustment: https://manuals.bmw-motorrad.com/manuals/BA-Extern/IN/BA-INTERNET-COM/PDF/F_0K11_RM_0623_01.pdf ***** BMW F900R Trivia: Engine Origins: The F900R shares its parallel twin engine platform with the F900XR adventure sport bike, and its roots can be traced back to the F850GS. However, for the F900R/XR, the engine was bored out to increase displacement and power. Dynamic ESA: The F900R offers an optional Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) system, which allows riders to electronically adjust damping settings on the fly for different riding conditions (e.g., Road, Dynamic modes) but you got to have dep pockets to buy one in this spec. Cornering ABS & Traction Control: Modern F900R models come equipped with advanced safety features like ABS Pro (cornering ABS) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard or optional, significantly enhancing rider safety. Connectivity Features: The bike features a 6.5-inch TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, enabling features like navigation (not on all models), phone calls, and music playback via a smartphone connection. F900R Cup: The BMW F900R is indeed the chosen machine for the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup inspired F900R Cup, a popular one make racing series that showcases the bike's agility and handling capabilities on the track and is held alongside British SuperBike racing.

Added 16 Sept 2026