BMW F 900 R vs BMW F 900 XR
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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 Lowest seat here
- BMW F 900 XR 82.5 cm Tallest 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | BMW F 900 XR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | BMW F 900 XR |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 105hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 92nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Touring |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 15.5 L – 4.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $12020 |
| 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 |
-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) |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 BMW F 900 XR: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 BMW F 900 XR are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the F 900 R has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
F 900 R and F 900 XR have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
F 900 R and F 900 XR have very similar peak power (105 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
F 900 R and F 900 XR have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 92 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
F 900 R and F 900 XR have very similar listed weights (219 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R and F 900 XR have very similar seat heights (81.5 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs BMW F 900 XR?
BMW F 900 R is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for BMW F 900 XR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or BMW F 900 XR?
Both are rated at 105 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or BMW F 900 XR?
Both weigh 219 kg in our database.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or BMW F 900 XR?
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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