The BMW F 900 R motorcycle specifications include a 895 cc (54.61 cu in) engine, power of 103.3 hp (75.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 211 kg (465.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW F 900 R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 27% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 71st percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 50th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 40th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 19th percentile across BMW models.
About 32% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 9th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
103.3 hp — more powerful than about 71% of BMW models with power data.
895 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of BMW models.
211 kg — heavier than about 40% of BMW models, or lighter than about 60%.
770 mm — taller than about 19% of BMW models.
13 L — larger than about 9% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,140
2,193
Close to average.
860
877
Close to average.
1,130
1,199
6% below average.
1,521
1,497
Close to average.
770
809
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 310 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.490 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 489.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 115.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 895 cc (54.61 cu in) |
| Power | 103.3 hp (75.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 86.0 x 77 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 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 |
| Front wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rake | 29.5° |
| Trail | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 211 kg (465.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,140 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,521 mm (59.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.50 L (0.92 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.20 L/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
Performance
| Top speed | 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph) |
|---|
Electrical and instruments
| Lights | LED headlamps |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red/silver, blue/black, black |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 3 years |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.