SuperBike Magazine November / December 2020

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38 SuperBikeFIRST RIDEBMWF 900 RWe did the launch for the R and the XR a fewissues ago, but what’s it like to live with the900 R for a few days?BMW is wanting to appeal toa younger buyer with thisbike that is very apparent,the design is striking andthe way the headlight withits daytime running lights blends intothe tank with the multi-function TFTdash. Even this blue one we rode isa sign of what the future holds forthe brand. I featured my Dad’s R90Sin last month’s Distinguished Gentlemen’sride and in truth, when Iparked the two next to one another,separated by almost 50 years andonly a few cc’s you realize how farbiking has come. Just think about it,in truth comparing this entry level tothe R90S, if I did like for like to whatthat bike represented back then,we should be parking a full blownS1000RR next to it, I mean the R90Swon at Daytona all those years backin the big bike class and here we are50 years on and the entry level bike isbetter in every way to the old girl, butI digress.So we delved into the technicalitieswhen we launched the bike twoissues ago, so I just want to stressthe few things I picked up while ridingit for two weeks.1.On continued highway use I misseda small fairing, even for commuting,some wind deflection would be better2.I loved the fact that I could changethe TFT dash to give lean angles andTC use and braking used, only problemwith this feature I was alwaysplaying silly buggers.3.The quick shifter I’d opt not to run,it’s too notchy or the setting was justnot right, I preferred riding old schoolwith clutch and blipping myself ondown changes. The clutch and gearselection is so light it’s a pleasure.4.At R196 700.00, is it an entry bike?It is brimming with riding aids, Ithought I’d rather have a plain andsimple bike for R40k less, maybe thatwill sell more? SA normally likes fullspec bikes and cars.For similar money, you can get aGS which gives you a much broaderriding application, but then again,your bike just will never look at coolas this R roadster.Basic engine architecture remainsthe same as the F 850 GS parallel-twinpowerplant, though the F900 sees an increase in cylinder boreby 2mm, bumping displacement to895cc in comparison to 853cc. Likewise,the new powerplant sees additionaltweaks, including a redesignedcylinder head for better flow, forgedpistons, an increased compressionratio of 13.1:1, and updated fuelmapping. The result? A powerplantthat BMW claims is worthy of 99 hpat 8,500 rpm. For reference, that’s 10percent more powerful than the 90 hpBMW says the F 850 GS produces.
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