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BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS.
Thu Sep 07 17:00:00 CEST 2023 Press Kit
The new BMW F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS: The new premium mid-range touring enduros provide purist riding fun thanks to even more sophisticated off-road, touring and adventure capabilities.
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The new BMW F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS: The new premium mid-range touring enduros provide purist riding fun thanks to even more sophisticated off-road, touring and adventure capabilities.
With the new F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS BMW Motorrad is significantly boosting its product range of touring enduros for the mid-range. While the new BMW F 800 GS is the ideal bike, especially for entry-level riders, the BMW F 900 GS Adventure is well-suited for extended adventure trips and long, demanding tours. All three models have been significantly updated and now also offer an even higher level of standard equipment in addition to a new drive. The F 900 GS features many far-reaching innovations. The motorcycle’s range of uses has been considerably expanded thanks to its enhanced off-road qualities combined with a drastic weight reduction of 14 kg compared to the predecessor model, making it a particularly sporty F Series model.
Drive with advanced 2-cylinder in-line engine with greater
capacity, more output and engine drag torque control.
In the new F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS,
the advanced 2-cylinder in-line engine introduced in 2018 with the F
850 GS provides increased riding dynamics. The main reason for this is
the increased capacity 895 cc (previously 853 cc). With a
270/450-degree firing interval, the engine generates a particularly
emotional sound. In the F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure, it puts out
77 kW and in the F 800 GS, 64 kW. In addition to a significant
increase in peak power of significant increase in peak power of 7kW
each, the new engines are also characterised by a much fuller torque
curve, increased pulling power and faster acceleration.
Two riding modes, ABS Pro and DTC as standard. Riding modes
Pro with additional riding modes, riding mode pre-selection and
engine drag torque control as optional equipment ex works.
The new GS models in the F series already offer the
two riding modes "Rain" and "Road" as standard.
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), the cornering-optimised ABS Pro and
the dynamic brake light. With "riding modes Pro" available
as optional equipment ex works, the dynamic qualities of the new F 900
GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS can be exploited even more
intensively thanks to additional riding modes, the riding mode
pre-selection and the engine drag torque control as well as Dynamic
Brake Control (DBC).
BMW F 900 GS with new, significantly lighter plastic fuel tank
and rear section. New, fully adjustable upside-down telescopic forks
on the F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure.
The new F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS
rely on a bridge-type frame made of deep-drawn sheet steel parts
welded together, which integrates the 2-cylinder in-line engine as a
supporting element. The 14.5-litre plastic fuel tank of the new F 900
GS is a completely new development, saving 4.5 kg of weight compared
to the steel tank of the previous model. The F 900 GS features a
completely redesigned rear section which makes it look even more
dynamic and saves about 2.4 kg of weight. A further 1.7 kg is saved
thanks to the rear silencer by Akrapovič. The front wheel on the F 900
GS and F 900 GS Adventure is guided by new, fully adjustable
upside-down telescopic forks by Showa.
New Enduro Pro package for the new F 900 GS and Dynamic ESA
for the new
F 900 GS Adventure and the F 800 GS optionally available ex
works.
The new F 900 GS can be given even more off-road
prowess with the optional equipment ex works Enduro Pro package
featuring fully adjustable titanium nitride-coated upside-down
telescopic forks, fully adjustable central spring strut as well as
handlebar risers and M Endurance chain. The dynamic Electronic
Suspension Adjustment (ESA) electronic suspension is available as
optional equipment for the new F 900 GS Adventure and the F 800 GS.
New BMW F 900 GS with ergonomics optimised for off-road use,
Enduro footrests and aluminium side stand. Optimised adjustable
gearshift lever and, on the
F 900 GS, a new foot brake lever too.
The increased off-road qualities of the new F 900 GS are expressed by the ergonomic triangle (handlebar – seat – footrests) optimised for off-road use. Lower footrests, in combination with the higher handlebar position and the new design of the fuel tank, provide clear advantages, especially when riding standing up on rough terrain.
All three new models already offer an adjustable gearshift lever as standard. In conjunction with an optimised bearing and new gearshift lever kinematics, it was also possible to optimise shifting the six-speed transmission even further. The F 900 GS also features a new foot brake lever in a higher position.
New LED headlight on the BMW F 900 GS. All models feature
powerful LED light units.
Compared to the predecessor model, the LED headlight
on the new BMW F 900 GS offers a larger low beam opening angle and
thus better illumination directly in front of the motorcycle. The new
F 900 GS Adventure and the F 800 GS also feature LED headlights as
standard. Furthermore, the turn indicator and control lights of all
three models also use LED technology.
Connectivity – unrivalled information diversity and
functionality in the form of a large, perfectly readable 6.5-inch
TFT display. The new BMW F 900 GS comes as standard with
multifunction holder to accommodate navigation devices, action cams
and more.
The new GS models in the F series already each have a
large 6.5-inch TFT display as standard. This applies particularly to
the F 800 GS, which previously had an analogue display. Information
diversity, quality of presentation and user-friendliness are
unrivalled. Phoning, listening to music and navigating while riding is
very comfortable. The new BMW F 900 GS is already equipped with a 12
mm holder as standard, which permits action cams or other devices to
be mounted. To install the BMW Motorrad Connected Ride Navigator or
the BMW Motorrad Connected Ride Cradle, the "navigation
preparation” option is also required.
BMW F 900 GS with new body dimensions, clear design and colour
scheme highlighting its off-road qualities, sportiness and dynamic performance.
The new BMW F 900 GS has been completely redesigned
and benefits from a dynamic design that signals increased off-road
qualities and sportiness, as well as visually highlighting the 14 kg
of lowered weight. One of the key points of the new design is the
redesigned plastic fuel tank, which allows for a much slimmer and
ergonomically more favourable design with a capacity of only 0.5
litres less than the previous model. New, close-fitting tank side
panels, together with a new radiator trim give the new F 900 GS a
sleek, sporty and off-road-oriented look. Off-road qualities,
sportiness and dynamic performance are also reflected in the entire
rear section, which is significantly narrower and more dynamic than
the predecessor model. The appearance of the new F 900 GS is further
enhanced by the sporty rear silencer by Akrapovič. The new F 900 GS is
available as a basic version in Blackstorm metallic, a Passion model
version in São Paulo yellow solid paint and a GS Trophy version in
Lightwhite solid paint/Racing Blue metallic.
New attractive model variants and colour schemes for the
F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS.
The new F 900 GS Adventure is available as a basic
variant in Blackstorm metallic and as a Ride Pro model variant in
matte White Aluminium. The new F 800 GS is available as a basic
variant in Lightwhite solid paint, a Sport model variant in Racing
Blue and a Triple Black version in Blackstorm metallic.
The new BMW F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS feature
the common highlights:
• Advanced 2-cylinder in-line engine with increased
capacity of now 895 cc (previously 853 cc).
• Even higher output
and torque: F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure with 77 kW at 8,500 rpm
and 93 Nm at 6,750 rpm. F 800 GS with 64 kW at 6,750 rpm and 91 Nm at
6,750 rpm.
• High refinement due to two counter-rotating
counterbalance shafts.
• Two riding modes "Rain" and
"Road" as well as ABS Pro and DTC as standard.
• Ride
modes Pro with two additional ride modes as well as DBC and engine
drag torque control as optional equipment ex-factory.
• B
ridge-type style frame.
• Optimised adjustable gearshift
lever.
• Sophisticated ergonomics and numerous seat
alternatives.
• Practical wind and weather protection.
•
Powerful LED lighting units.
• Large, perfectly readable 6.5-inch
TFT display with unrivalled information diversity and
functionality.
• Keyless Ride.
• Extensive range of
optional equipment, original BMW Motorrad accessories and rider equipment.
The highlights of the new BMW F 900 GS:
• Weight reduced by 14 kg.
• Significantly lighter plastic
fuel tank and rear section.
• New body parts.
• New, fully
adjustable upside-down telescopic forks.
• Lighter swinging
arm.
• Enduro Pro package as optional equipment ex works.
•
Sport rear silencer by Akrapovič.
• Ergonomics optimised for
off-road use.
• Enduro footrests.
• Heated grips.
•
Hand protectors.
• Aluminium side stand.
• New foot brake
lever.
• New LED headlight.
• Multifunction holder.
The highlights of the new BMW F 900 GS Adventure:
• New, fully adjustable upside-down telescopic
forks.
• LED headlights.
• New side panels.
• Heated
grips.
• Aluminium engine guard.
• New Ride Pro optional
equipment package.
The highlights of the new BMW F 800 GS:
• TFT
display as standard.
• Heated grips
• LED headlight.
•
Hand protectors.
• Variocase carrier.