BMW F 900 R 2020 vs. BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

BMW F 900 R 2020

BMW F 900 R 2020

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

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Overview - BMW F 900 R 2020 vs BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

The BMW F 900 R 2020 and the BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 are both naked bikes with their own unique features and strengths.

Starting with the BMW F 900 R 2020, it is equipped with an in-line engine that has a displacement of 895ccm. The engine delivers a power output of 105 HP and a torque of 92 Nm. It has a liquid cooling system and a fuel injection system. The bike features a chain transmission and a steel frame with a Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine design. The front suspension consists of an Upside-Down telescopic fork with a diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 135 mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 142 mm. The bike is equipped with double disk brakes with a diameter of 320 mm at the front. It also features advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, anti-slipping control, and riding modes. The front and rear tires have widths of 120 mm and 180 mm respectively, with both having a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase measures 1518 mm and the seat height is 815 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 211 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters.

BMW F 900 R 2020

BMW F 900 R 2020

The BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017, on the other hand, is an enduro motorcycle with a boxer engine. The engine has a displacement of 1170ccm and delivers a power output of 110 HP and a torque of 116 Nm. It has an oil-air cooling system and a fuel injection system. The bike features a prop shaft transmission and a steel frame with a tubular design. The front suspension consists of a telescopic fork with a diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 125 mm. The rear suspension is a paralever with a monoshock and a travel of 140 mm. Similar to the F 900 R, it is equipped with double disk brakes with a diameter of 320 mm at the front. It also features ABS as an advanced rider assistance system. The front and rear tires have widths of 120 mm and 170 mm respectively, with the front tire having a larger diameter of 19 inches. The wheelbase measures 1527 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 221 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 17 liters.

In terms of strengths, the BMW F 900 R 2020 is praised for its easy handling and high stability. The chassis has a fine response, and the engine is well-behaved. The brakes are also reliable. The bike offers an active yet bearable seating position, and it has an infinitely long list of accessories available for customization.

On the other hand, the BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 is admired for its terrific and authentic G/S look. It has powerful brakes and a powerful engine. The bike is designed to be enduro-typical and is reduced to the bare essentials. It can also be considered a custom bike straight from the factory.

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW F 900 R 2020 has a small fuel tank capacity of only 13 liters. Additionally, the engine is good but may not be exceptional.

The BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 has wire-spoke rims, ASC (Automatic Stability Control), and dirt and trouser paint visible on the seat bench as its weaknesses. These features are not standard on the bike.

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 R 2020 compared to BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

BMW F 900 R 2020
BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore86 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque116 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.1 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeDry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licence
DisplacementDisplacement895 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel135 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel142 mmTravel140 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake60.5 degreeRake61.5 degree
TrailTrail114.3 mmTrail110.6 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modesAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth815 mmWidth870 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,518 mmWheelbase1,527 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)211 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 R 2020

BMW F 900 R 2020

The BMW F 900 R offers easy-to-use cornering fun, enormously high stability, an active yet comfortable riding position and a smooth but also unemotional engine. Those who like it fast and twisty will be happy with it. The possibilities for configuration are almost endless but of course not free of charge.

easy handling, high stability

chassis with fine response

well-behaved engine

brakes without blame

active yet bearable seating position

infinitely long list of accessories.

Small tank (13l)

Good engine

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017

As one of 5 different R nineTs, the Urban G/S is also a successful variation of the air-cooled boxer, which, as in the other models, produces 110 hp and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of more power. The brakes are also on the same high level as those of the original R nineT, only the chassis has to make concessions. ABS comes as standard, ASC at extra cost. You don't need much more to be happy. The only thing we wouldn't want to do without are the wire-spoke rims, because together with the TKC80 they complete the look.

terrific, authentic G/S look

powerful brakes, powerful engine

Enduro-typical reduced to the bare essentials

custom bike ex works

Wire-spoke rims not standard

ASC not standard

dirt and trouser paint visible on seat bench

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 900 R vs BMW R nineT Urban G/S

There are a few key differences between a BMW F 900 R 2020 and a BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 is about 40% higher. A BMW F 900 R 2020 experiences a loss of 710 GBP in one year and 710 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 40 GBP and 1,310 GBP for a BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017. Compared to BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 there are more BMW F 900 R 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 9. It takes less time to sell a BMW F 900 R with 82 days compared to 128 days for a BMW R nineT Urban G/S. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 24 reviews for the BMW F 900 R and 17 reviews for the BMW R nineT Urban G/S since model year 2017. The first review for the BMW F 900 R was published on 05/11/2019 and now has more than 154,700 views. This compares to more than 88,800 views for the first review on BMW R nineT Urban G/S published on 08/11/2016.

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