BMW F 900 R: the new Bavarian Dynamic Roadster introduced [PHOTO]

BMW Motorrad, on the occasion of EICMA 2019, presents the new F 900 R. A naked sports car evolved in terms of aesthetics and content.

Features

Visually it appears muscular, in particular the front area unlike the one behind characterized by a merged tail. The wheelbase amounts to 1.518 millimeters, the reported standard saddle height a 815 mm (variable between 770 and 865 mm). The same setup as the headlights LED , optionally with a solution headlamp pro with adaptive turning beam (with inclination greater than 7° and speed over 10 km/h), together with the various other details and colours, complete a bold look that anticipates high dynamism. Among the technological aspects there is also instrumentation merged into a screen TFT da 6,5 inches, whose graphics refer to those linked to the model S 1000 RR, with a connectivity system in addition toBMW Motorrad Connect app. You may also lean towards a solution Keyless and emergency call.
The model is set on a steel frame as well as a new rear subframe and the engine is a stressed component. Overall, an appropriate rigidity is noted, as is the indicated repositioning of the plastic tank, 60% lighter than a steel one, which is functional. 13 liters. Curb weight reaches 211 kg, as indicated.
The chassis is made up of an upside down front fork 43 millimeters with excursion from 135 millimeters, while at the back there is an aluminum double-arm swingarm and a mono-shock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound, located centrally. Possibly you can opt for an electronic regulation system Dynamic ESA. The braking system linked to a system BMW Motorrad ABS and dynamic brake light, then, is composed of a front double disc scheme from 320 mm with four-piston radial calipers and a single rear disc from 265 mm, combined with a floating single-piston caliper.

Motor

Compared to the twin-cylinder unit from 853 cc that animates it BMW F 850 GS, the volume of the new engine that pushes the F 900 R, equipped with two camshafts and four valves per cylinder, amounts to 895 cc. It offers a maximum power of 105 horses a 8.500 rpm e 92 Nm of couple. There are various functional interventions to obtain this increase in thrust, also evaluating the same compression ratio 13,1:1 and two counter-rotating shafts to attenuate vibrations. Among the interesting aspects is also the presence of a system MSR combined, a release torque management device, in symbiosis with a high-slipper clutch. Two maps available: Rain e Road. Among the options mentioned is a solution Shift Assistant Pro (an automatic system for up and down shifting of the six gears) ei “Dynamic” e “Dynamic Pro” riding modes. As mentioned, a weakened variant is also proposed for license holders A2.

Colors and price

The new BMW F 900 R is proposed in the color variants: Blackstorm metallic, characterized by a dark appearance, front mudguard in matt Midnight Black, central tank cover and radiator in Granite Gray and silver wheels; San Marino Blue metallic with matching front fender, satin Granite Gray radiator, then tank cover and wheels finished in Midnight Black; In the end Style Sport in Hockenheim Silver metallic/Racing Red with fork arms in anodized gold color, front mudguard and passenger seat cover in Hockenheim Silver metallic, the “Sport” logo on the radiator and dark rims. The indicated amount amounts to 8.950 €, "to be understood as turnkey, including pre-delivery costs, registration, 4-year warranty extension, 5 years of roadside assistance and 1st maintenance service", repeating what was reported on the occasion.

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