BMW F 900 R vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR900
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 105 hp (BMW F 900 R) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA XSR900).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA XSR900).
- Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA XSR900) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | YAMAHA XSR900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | YAMAHA XSR900 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 105hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | 298mm dual hydraulic discs; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | 245mm single hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.4-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $10299 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-Ride-by-Wire Throttle with APSG, Assist & Slipper (A&S) Clutch, Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Traction Control System, Slide Control System (SCS), LIFT Control System (LIF), Brake Control System (BC), Full-Color 3.5-inch TFT Display, Up & Down Quick Shift System, Cruise Control |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR900: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the XSR900 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R and XSR900 have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
XSR900 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
F 900 R and XSR900 have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
XSR900 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XSR900 is notably lighter on the listed weight (193 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R and XSR900 have very similar seat heights (81.5 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs YAMAHA XSR900?
YAMAHA XSR900 is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW F 900 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA XSR900?
YAMAHA XSR900 has 119 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 R.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA XSR900?
YAMAHA XSR900 is lighter at 193 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA XSR900?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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