BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad F900 GS specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 895cc engine makes 103.25 bhp and 93 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 219 kg that is 471 bhp per tonne, 10th best power-to-weight of the 29 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 895 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Water Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 103.3 bhp
- Torque
- 93 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 22.7 kmpl
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 305 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 265 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- USD Forks
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Electric
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 219 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14.5 L
- Seat height
- 870 mm
- Length
- 2270 mm
- Width
- 943 mm
- Height
- 1393 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 90/90-R21
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The F900 GS weighs 219 kg with fluids, has an 870 mm seat.
The fuel tank holds 14.5 litres.
Tyres are 90/90-R21 front and 150/70-R17 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against F 900 GS Adventure, 890 Adventure R and Tiger 900 Desert Edition
Against F 900 GS Adventure, 890 Adventure R or Tiger 900 Desert Edition, it gets rear monoshock that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: tubeless tyres, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the F900 GS has
- Rear monoshock
Rivals have, it lacks
- Tubeless tyres
Colours
- GS Trophy
- Passion
F900 GS specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the F900 GS?
- It uses a 895cc engine producing 103.25 bhp and 93 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the F900 GS suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 870 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the F900 GS have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the F900 GS have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, traction control and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
F900 GS from
₹16 Lakh