The BMW brand continues to tease fans, and presents something new that will make heads turn. Here’s everything about the new German off-road.
In home BMW they want to do things big, and a large number of new features are on the way for the future of its Motorrad department. These days, excellent news is also arriving on the motorsport front, with Toprak Razgatlioglu winning Superbike Race 1 in Barcelonajust at the moment in which we begin to talk about a possible arrival in MotoGP in the future of the Munich company.
The new leaders of the Motorrad division believe a lot in the world of racing to give value to the brand, and it must be said that, at this rate, BMW could soon become a point of reference. In the last hours, the shapes of a jewel that is nothing short of exceptional have been made knownwhich aims to break the bank on the market.
BMW, let’s discover the new F 900 GS
The home F series BMW Motorrad welcomes a new entry, which almost seems to cut ties with its sisters. We are talking about the splendid off-orad F 900 GS, a masterpiece in terms of design, which has given great satisfaction to those who have been lucky enough to try it. It stands out for its very narrow sides, but also for details specifically designed to go fast on difficult dirt roads, where others would struggle.
The engine is exceptional, as is the suspension compartment which does a perfect job both on the road and on dirt. The objective of this model is to compete with the many Adventures that have decided to attack the marketespecially the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. It has some similarities with it, such as the displacement and maximum power, as well as the 17-inch wheels at the rear.
According to what was reported by the website of “The Gazette of Sport“, it was the Italian branch of the Munich company that strongly wanted this jewel. If we want to look for a flaw, the price is not low, given that it starts from 14,600 euros turnkey, but then there are packages to add if you want to have it at the top. We are talking about the Dynamic and the Enduro Pro, which require an additional expense of 2,000 euros.
Powering the BMW F 900 GS is an inline twin-cylinder engine with a displacement which has however been increased to 895 cc, while on the F 850 GS it stopped at 853. Consequently, Power and torque increase to 105 horsepower and 93 Nm respectivelywith this peak being reached when reaching 6,700 rpm.
Two new counter-rotating balance shafts are introduced, in order to contain vibrations while riding, which unfortunately are very frequent on this type of motorcycle. The work done by the suspensions is excellent, allowing for considerable stability. In conclusion, we find ourselves faced with a real jewel, and we are certain that the market, especially the Italian one, will immediately be taken by storm by this great addition.
