The updated BMW F 900 XR sees quite some additions in its features list. Bookings for the sports tourer are open, and deliveries will start in June.
The F 900 XR was discontinued due to fuel emission norms. But now it has come back, cleaner and feature-heavy, as ever. Together with the F 900 XR, BMW Motorrad has also launched the BS-6 compliant F-850 GS and F-850 GS Adventure. However, the F 900 XR is the only one that sees an increase in its ex-showroom price. The Sports Tourer in its Pro variant now costs Rs. 80,000 more at Rs. 12,30.000 (ex-showroom Delhi), and it competes against the Multistrada 950 S. The latter costs Rs. 15,49,000.
The 2022 BMW F 900 XR is available in two variants. Theres the standard variant which starts from Rs. 10,50,000; and the XR Pro, which costs Rs, 12,30,000. The latter is more feature-loaded, which explains the extra price. Just like its naked roadster counterpart F 900 R, the F 900 XR is also powered by the same water-cooled 4-stroke in-line 2-cylinder engine. This unit produces 105 hp (77 kW)@ 8,500 RPM and a maximum torque of 92 Nm@ 6,500 RPM, mated to a 6-speed transmission. BMW claims that the F 900 XR can do 200 km/h of top speed, and take just 3.6 seconds to go from 0-to 100 km/h.
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The bike is built around a bridge frame, where the engine acts as a load-bearing element while being nestled inside welded sheet steel parts. Suspension duties are handled by upside-down telescopic forks for the front wheels, and a rear pre-load and rebound adjustable mono-shock with a double-side swing arm. Braking duties are handled by a pair of 320-mm disc brakes at the front and a 265-mm disc brake at the rear.
Some of the standout features in the BMW F 900 XR include a 6.5-inch color TFT screen that gets BMW Motorrad Connectivity as standard. Aside from that, it also gets Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), and Anti-Hopping Clutch (AHC), as standard in the base variant.
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Its the 2022 F 900 XR Pro that comes with standard additional. This includes the Comfort Package, which gets you Dynamic ESA, Keyless Ride, and a center stand, as a standard feature. Then theres the Dynamic package that adds Headlight Pro, Daytime Riding Lights, and Gear Shift Assist Pro, as standard. And lastly, the Active Package gets some practical and luxury features like Riding Modes Pro, Dynamic Engine Brake Control (MSR), Heated grips on the handle, Dynamic Traction Control, ABS Pro, case holders, and Adaptive Cornering Lights.
With these updates, the 2022 F 900 XR definitely packs in a lot more value than before. And when seen in comparison with the likes of the Multistrada 950 S, the BMW comes across as a more economical choice?
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