BMW F 900 XR vs 2024 BMW F 800 GS
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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 XR 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 87 hp (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 XR).
- Torque spans 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 XR).
- Weight spans 219 kg (BMW F 900 XR) to 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 BMW F 800 GS) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 XR).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 XR | BMW F 800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW F 900 XR | BMW F 800 GS |
| Engine size | 900cc | 800cc |
| Power | 105hp | 87hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 91nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 227kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 81.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 150/70 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 4.8 L/100km | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12020 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View BMW 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, windshield adjustment -Ready for A2 Licence (35kw) |
-BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -RAIN/ROAD riding modes Handguard protection Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights -LED flashing turn signal indicators 12V and USB socket Adjustable brake and clutch levers |
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2023 BMW F 900 XR vs 2024 BMW F 800 GS: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 XR and 2024 BMW F 800 GS are closely matched in torque, while the F 900 XR has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 XR has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
F 900 XR has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 87 hp).
Torque
F 900 XR and F 800 GS have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 91 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 XR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
F 900 XR has a modest listed weight advantage (219 kg vs 227 kg). F 900 XR and F 800 GS have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 81.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed and weight, while torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 XR vs BMW F 800 GS?
BMW F 900 XR is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for BMW F 800 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 XR or BMW F 800 GS?
BMW F 900 XR has 105 hp compared with 87 hp on the BMW F 800 GS.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 XR or BMW F 800 GS?
BMW F 900 XR is lighter at 219 kg vs 227 kg for BMW F 800 GS.
Which is better, BMW F 900 XR or BMW F 800 GS?
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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