BMW F 900 R vs CF MOTO 800NK
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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
- CF MOTO 800NK 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 100.8 hp (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 R).
- Torque spans 81 Nm (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R).
- Weight spans 189 kg (CF MOTO 800NK) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (CF MOTO 800NK) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 R).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | CF MOTO 800NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | CF MOTO |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | CF MOTO 800NK |
| Engine size | 900cc | 800cc |
| Power | 105hp | 100.8hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 81nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 189kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Dual 320mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | 260mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 R17 MAXXIS |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 R17 MAXXIS |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | KYB Fully adjustable inverted fork shocks |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | KYB Fully adjustable mono-shock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 15 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $8499 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View CF MOTO 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 |
(In collaboration with KTM, using the Duke 790 engine block) -8-inch TFT screen -Voice command feature, smart key, slipper clutch -Traction control, power modes, riding modes, cornering ABS -T-Box, navigation feature, Bluetooth connectivity |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 CF MOTO 800NK: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 CF MOTO 800NK are closely matched in peak power, while the F 900 R has more displacement and torque, and the 800NK has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
F 900 R and 800NK have very similar peak power (105 hp vs 100.8 hp).
Torque
F 900 R has a modest listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 81 Nm).
Listed top speed
800NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
800NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (189 kg vs 219 kg). 800NK has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 81.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs CF MOTO 800NK?
CF MOTO 800NK is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW F 900 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or CF MOTO 800NK?
BMW F 900 R has 105 hp compared with 101 hp on the CF MOTO 800NK.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or CF MOTO 800NK?
CF MOTO 800NK is lighter at 189 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or CF MOTO 800NK?
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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