2020 BMW F900XR | 2 Weeks Later

After spending 2 weeks with the new 900XR let's see if I can find any "nitpicks" on BMW's new middleweight Adventure Sport bike. Short answer is not really, after bring this back to the dealer, I put in an order for one...simple.
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[@sergiobluesman]

BEST reviews on KZbin. Period

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Sergio! 👍😁

[@swi2009ca]

@@NothingToProve Sergio's right! great job, especially when you comment on how if compares to different bikes NOT necessarily from the same category. (f900XR vs r1250GS) THANK YOU!

[@johnDukemaster]

I really like the way you explain the feeling of the bike, the practicality and what could be better. But mostly smiles/miles which is the biggest factor when choosing a bike. Thank you!

[@mp9508]

Awesome - thanks for this most excellent - as usual - review. Wishing you deservingly mad success in all your ventures.

[@heliboy8342]

Fantastic review Scott. Love the filming and the real world details. We get our full spec XR next week, excited

[@David-xg6ws]

I watch a lot of reviews. Your are the best! You've got me really interested in the F900XR! Please keep up the great work!

[@shazbotic]

Another interesting review. Thank you Scot.

[@robducharme7901]

I ride year round in Vancouver on my Triumph Scrambler 1200. Weather protection is making me rethink my ride. F900XR might just be the ticket. Thanks for your great videos... 1st class!

[@RE650NZGraeme]

Great use of technology - the 360deg camera is great!!

[@tonyhewitt1345]

An excellent review man. Many thanks 👏

[@pistolpete6321]

Fantastic review! Awfully nice of the dealer to let you do an extended review of this bike, if I lived in that area I would buy one from them!

[@NothingToProve]

I did.

[@Inked_CR]

Just bought a 21 900XR TE, every option. Super excited. My first big bike coming from a MT07. I cannot wait to go touring.

[@flowrider5548]

Fancy filming on the road, really clear review. Love this pro testing over time as it also confirms the choice of bike for my wife. As late to market as the 2020 S 1000 XR is, I might steal hers away now and then (second seat, highest over lowest) and wait for the 2021 S, likely having adapted cruise and better colors.

[@HS99876]

Good and professional way of doing reviews, on and off the bike!

[@andrewd7586]

Scott I’m enjoying your reviews/updates on this XR! I’m almost ready to pull the trigger here in Australia as they’re arriving soon. About my only hesitation is the same as yourself. Yep the non adjustable front forks. My S1000R obviously has it & it is great to have. I’ve read/seen other reviewers can the power, but I’ve got a Husky Nuda 900, a couple of boxers& I LOVE the torque!!! Outright power doesn’t make a bike. Yes I’ve owned the S1000RR & that was nuts!🤪 Anyway I’ll wait & see...🤔👍🏼😎

[@123limelight]

thank you for the great review from the states I am going to buy this bike partially because of this review keep them coming

[@jeroenvdb2230]

Thank you for this great review 👍🏻👍🏻

[@META4Music]

Yeah I agree it’s definitely hard to stay at the speed limit on the f900xr. I’m very glad I got the cruise control option because it helps a little.

[@dgomes265]

Sat on it at the Toronto Bike show last weekend. Very nicely done and agree with wanting the ESA on the front forks as I am also spoiled having it on my R1200R. Will be going for a test ride in the spring.

[@UlfFischer]

Great review. Good to know, that you and the camera are doing well 😲😃

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you 😁 But the camera has a scar that it will have to carry for the rest of it's life. 🤣

[@sinanbeyreli7538]

This video stupidly relaxing. A specially rain part.

[@jaermike]

I bought it too, 12 months, 2 reviews and 14 Alps Vids later 👍🏻 Greetings from Luxembourg

[@Mr.Enigmatik]

Nice review. I can’t wait to get one. I’m curious how that book camera works? How does it move around and zoom in and out and not hit anything?

[@yigitorerrealtor6215]

Always good reviews 👍one question I thought your bike should be k1600 or Goldwing for some reasons, especially k1600 is fast and comfortable. Don’t you think? If you pick one between Goldwing and k1600 gtl which one you would go please let me know thanks

[@pw9150]

So, it’s done 😜 ... you bought it without (!) adjustable forge & sold the SDR 1.0 for it ! Wow 😮 THIS m u s t be an extraordinarily bike, isn’t it ? Respect. Was 100% sure about your being “angefixt”, as we say in German, but don’t expect you made it. I’ll wait for the forge adjustment, then make my choice ... finally stay VERY curious about my first ride of both F900’s vs. the R1250R ... love the 2-Zylinder 🥰. Thx for the perfect Videos in times of Corona, it’s sooooooo important still to have dreams & patience ✨🌅 ... 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Porsche996driver]

Ya your camera tech and use is great. Dig the handlebar rotating cam and that display is just gorgeous! This bike’s on my list for next bike. What are you doing in Paderborn? I was in the US Army in Mannheim for 5 years. Great local scenery too, Germany and the villages always perfectly maintained. Subscribed!

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Dave, One word will explain why I now live in Paderborn. "Woman". Nuf said 🥰

[@49ProRatStreet]

Greatly enjoy your review and manner of presentation. How did you get the early over shoulder shots as I wasn't able to see any attachment to the bike? Thanks much, probably ordering mine this summer.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Paul, That is a 360° camera. They take out the poll with the software.

[@flythenride]

As usual GREAT review! I may have to replace my 2015 F800GT for one of these? Any thoughts Scott?

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Walt. I don't know, I've never ridden the 800GT, sorry. Ride safe, Scott

[@georgilondon5877]

Great review Scott as always. I was just wondering why you had road mode on rain conditions??

[@NothingToProve]

I have good wrist control or the bike is so good that I didn't need it. You pick 😁

[@maniac7067]

Finally a good looking bike from BMW

[@VivekSingh-nl6hs]

Scrap was worth that angle looked brilliant imo

[@Hennes003]

Great review. I also heard quite a view complaining about the tracers brakes. If it had Brembos on it I would might buy one. So far my 2 thumbs up go for the bmw

[@darvelbidenisapuppet7275]

Foot position on the Tracer was too far back and my size 13s hit the passenger foot pegs. I cant wait to get on this 900 XR, It looks like a good riding position.

[@wolfman.7002]

Great review as always Scott, greetings from Vienna! Can you say anything about fuel consumption/range? Only heard the numbers of the presentation in Spain, but I don't know if the numbers of the journalists there (up to 7 litres/100 km) should be taken as realistic...;-)

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Wolfgang, greetings from Germany! I did 589km on it and I was getting around 5 L /100km, now that should improve after the break in period is over. Yea, journalists are really pushing the bikes to their limits, so fuel econ always depends on how you ride. I can see that if you ride it like a "normal" person, you can get 4.2l/100km. Take care, Scott

[@darrennguyen529]

I already have a '17 F700GS. This is my next bike to add to the stable.

[@asareeeric]

So why did you opt for the BMW F900 XR instead the Triumph Tiger 900GT Pro? Awesome review as always. Keep up the good work.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Eric, Well, two reasons, first - the XR just fit me, I sat on it and I said "yes" this is it. Second - I'm not going to do off-road, it's really that simple. The bikes are actually very close when compared to each other on paper but when you ride them they are very different animals. One is an every day work horse and the Triumph is a Thoroughbred race horse. Ride safe, Scott

[@Vffr1]

You are my favorite reviewer. Triple

[@kevincraig8257]

BMW has the geometry just right they got it figured out it's kinda a go to thing anymore when picking a bike I never really used to care about that just left it up to the manufacturer but not all builders know the ins and outs for setting up a bike that almost takes care of itself every year model seems to getting better and better it's a good time to ride motorcycles

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, there really is no such thing as a "bad" bike any more. Just what are the pros and cons and a matter of what one likes over the other. This is great for us!

[@richardsommer7324]

Super, es wäre schön, wenn Du mal ein Video machen könntest, wie man bei der F900xr die Verkleidung abbaut, z.B. um Sturzpads anzubringen. Danke

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

I Think i would be really interested in a future F900 GS with 17-19 inches spoked tubeless wheels. BMW should do it next year to replace the “kind of boring” F750 GS.

[@RobertMacCready]

Wondering if there was a "wet" or "rain" mode you could have put the bike into while you were riding in the rain. Love the bike.

[@steve-wu7jp]

this is a good video brotha

[@BigChill73]

Nothing like a BMW motorcycle!!

[@davidmcmillan8408]

Another great review. I'm being thick here, but why / how is the boom invisible in those opening shots when it's between the bike and the camera?

[@NothingToProve]

Short answer is 190° lens on each side of the 360 camera and the software stitches together each side of the 190 lens together down to 180 each totaling 360, basically editing out the boom, magic :) It really increases my time in post production but the shot is awesome and it's worth every extra second spent on it imho. A lot of "one man shows" like my channel won't spend the time but I think it's worth it in the end.

[@SololaneMvlog]

Does it vibrate a lot? I mean it’s a twin. No vibrations on foot peg or seat? Ty

[@rzoov]

Nice review! How do you find the difference between Road and Dynamic (Pro) riding modes?

[@NothingToProve]

On smooth roads, dynamic is great but not on rough roads. Best way to explain it is if I was feeling sporty then dynamic, if not then road. Simple. For the 589km that I rode it, I was probably in road mode 70% of the time.

[@spqrdx]

Great shot though!

[@AlastairT00]

Excellent reviews, I really enjoy listening to your experiences with the different models. I am torn between the 900R and 900XR. I am short 167cm and not keen on lowering the motorcycle. I am currently riding a 2017 HD Streetglide Special but finding town riding very uncomfortable and it is very heavy therefore I’m considering trading it for one of the two …any advice would be appreciated

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Alastair, Well, you might want to consider the low seat option for both of these bikes. There are 3 seats for both, (about an inch up or down from the stock seat) low, normal, high/comfort. the low is 31.1in (790mm) on the 900R and 31.3in (795mm) on the 900XR. So they do go quite low without lowering the suspension. My wife is 164cm and she could touch with the balls of her feet with the lower seat option on the 900R but she said that she'd want to go lower it even more with the lowering kit to 770mm to feel comfortable with it...if we were to get it for her. But it really depends on your inseam, she has longer legs for her height so for you it may be different. See if you can find one with the low seat option...I know that might be hard to do...and sit on it and see if you can do it with out lowering the suspension. Good luck, Scott

[@roythompson2632]

Fuel consumption? Hope you clock up the km and we get a real long term review at 3000/5000km...then I'll look at buying...

[@robert.reimon]

I tested it this past week and found it very fun, however I found the seat not so comfortable. The sound is awesome, the engine is great and the position almost perfect. I was really sure in getting the r1200/1250gs, now I’m confused. The boxer engine is TOP for me, but for 4K to 6K of difference with this F900XR, now I don’t know and have two many doubts about if the gs worth the extra money! Good job Scott!

[@oldtimer3824]

Roberto Ramon or a lightly used low mileage r1200gs would be same cost as new 900xr. It’s a dilemma but I’d go for the bigger more refined used 1200gs on the other hand the 900xr is lighter, more nimble and flick able. You better buy both!

[@robert.reimon]

Finally I got a 1200gs with low mileage for only 3K more than the XR

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

ESA tunes the rear suspension depending on the weight, but are the different settings notorious and clearly useful? Avoiding hand settings worth the complexity and price?

[@NothingToProve]

Yes, it's worth it. As the condition of the road surface change, I can adjust the type of damping that I want to fit that road surface, as I am riding and don't have to pull over to do it. It's great, I love it.

[@STF_YVR]

Looks like you really enjoyed this bike, if price was not a factor, would you pick the 900xr over the 1000xr for solo sport touring ? Thx.

[@NothingToProve]

Yes, the 1000 is just to edgy for touring, it's great for sport. Put simply, the 1000 is sport (evolved from S1000R & RR) with some touring comforts added on afterwards and the 900 was made from the beginning as a middleweight sport/tour. The problem with most sport/tour bikes is that they will lean towards sport or towards touring. So you always had to pick based on what you will do, more sport or more touring, now with this bike, you don't have to pick between the two, it does both very well, almost a perfect balance between sport and touring. Sorry, so long story short, I'd take the 900XR over the 1000XR. 👍😁

[@max77ekb]

As an S1000XR owner I can confirm the statements above. Last year I had a trip of about 2000km on it, and yes, it's overpowered for touring. The suspension is pretty stiff. Plus, according to the measurements, the 900XR should be much more usable in the city. As for 'fun factor'... yes, the 1000 is super fast but it realises its potential at speeds that are well above legal limits ;-) The 0-100 difference between the two is just 0.3 seconds so you would hardly notice that. So, I'm selling my 1000 and will either pick a 900XR or a new Tiger 900 RallyPro if I decide to go for some off-road biased travels :-)

[@y6682]

Must have missed the review from the Yamaha Tracer 900. Can't find it on your channel? I would love to see your opinion.

[@NothingToProve]

No I don't have a review of it. Maybe this year I'll have the time to do an actual review of it. Oh, so many bikes...so little time 🤔

[@XXX526]

What’s it like cruising at a steady speed of 85 mph? How many miles cruising at 75 mph can I get out of a tank?

[@petroosabdollahian1648]

Nice video, I'm a beginner motorcyclist, my first bike at age 48 end am small 166cm,, so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? so what is your opinion? are they similar to

[@fixnorm]

Nice review Scott. In few months I will have to highway commute for 100km. I currently own a naked bike, but I want to change it for a more highway comfortable motorbike that is also nimble around the city and good for twisty roads. I'm in between two models, the Triumph Tiger 800 and the BMW F900XR. From your personal point of view, which one would you chose for yourself? Thank you for your reply!

[@NothingToProve]

Oh, no contest there, the XR wins hands down. I hope to do the new 900 Tiger in a week or two, that should compete better against the XR.

[@fixnorm]

@@NothingToProve After test riding some bikes, I just bought a red F900XR ;)

[@pj5777]

Will be extremely interested now in how the 1000 XR goes....have they altered the buzzy engine so you can enjoy the torque too? seemed strange they never included the new cam arrangement.....now Ducati needs to get its act together and let you compare with the 900 Multistrada

[@NothingToProve]

Won't know if they've fixed the buzzy-ness of the 1000 till I get to ride it. And the problem is that it's due to hit dealerships mid-summer, so in OEM talk, probably not till fall! 🤔

[@ippudkiippude5811]

@7:48 onwards, what was the slight squeak sound about ?

[@dangerclose4448]

Hey Scott, greetings from Canada. Love your reviews, easily one of the best channels on KZbin. Great job!! Now, I'm really interested in the middle weight segment, (although the S1000XR has been of interest to me for some time), do you have any plans to do a comparison review of the Multistrada 950S? You mention that the 900XR is aimed at the Tracer 900, but I would love to see it against the smaller Multi!. Hope all's well with you and your family in these crazy times Cheers

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you! Greetings from a Michigander living in Germany! I can still remember living in Michigan at this time of year and just really "chomping at the bit" waiting for riding season to start. Yes, I plan to ride a few Ducatis this year and both the 1260GT & new Street Fighter are at the top of my "to ride list" along with the two new Scramblers & Diavel 1260, although there is no update to the 950 this year, I do it just for the sake of experience and to add to my channel library portfolio. But for right now, everything is at a stand still cause of corona...so we'll have to wait. Take care and stay safe, Scott

[@marnic4448]

great review and great bike..too sad the XR only got a 15 liter tank :(

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you. Agreed about the tank 😢

[@wuchiwugen2466]

Seat if horrible after 12 hour days theirs hope coming from Corbin :). Lov the bike overall!

[@steveross2280]

Test driving at Daytona Bike week this weekend, hope I can get over the “made in China”. Love the looks and the sound, would ether have a twin than the inline 4 on the 1000

[@NothingToProve]

Well, since globalization of manufacturing processes, which has been since around the late 1990's, every motorcycle, car, boat, lawn equipment...etc. will have some assembly/s that are actually assembled in China. You are just not aware of how many assemblies are in your car right now. Now what you are complaining about, I'm assuming is that the engine is assembled in China and then sent to Berlin, Germany where the entire bike is assembled. So the question becomes, where do you draw the line as to how big of an assembly is ok or not ok? So please be careful with the above blanket statement of "made in China". Practically every thing you buy today has parts that are either made in China or parts of it made in China. It's just that the OEM's are getting very good at hiding that fact from us. If you think that you have 50% of the parts in your car coming from the Western countries, you are sadly mistaken. Because I worked in the American automotive industry for over 20 years (in logistics), specifically 10 years for Ford Motor Company in Michigan and I know for a fact that we are lucky to get a Ford that has more than 50% of the parts made in "the west" or 1st world countries, little alone in the U.S. Ok, I'm done rambling on now. 😁

[@bakerrv]

I had to get the BMW because I'm too FAT! LOL At least your phone was the only thing dragging on the road, it really gave me the feel for the road, and you did get a great angle from it too!

[@NothingToProve]

Yea the only problem with that angle is that the camera won't last but a few times before it dies...then that "angle shot" becomes very expensive. LOL! Oh, and the fat jokes, I went on for a few minutes with the fat jokes but I edited them out for fear of the "fat" joke politically correct police will try to arrest me.

[@arabianjules]

I see you have navigation mount, but I thought your phone can connect and show nav on tft screen?

[@NothingToProve]

Just "turn by turn" on the tft, not an actual map.

[@frankrohde2896]

F900 XR fits like a glove for me but I'm also in favor of the Boxer engine with the extra torque. Shall I spend the extra 3k? :) ... no, I don't want to become a GS owner. But perhaps a 1250 R rider... hmmm... Scott ... any recommendation from your side? You rode them both .. :)

[@NothingToProve]

These are two different bikes but both have a laid back riding style. The R is a roadster, no wind protection but you can add an after market wind screen that is a good size, enough to protect for weekend trips and the occasional highway riding. The XR is sport/touring, it can do everything well, so it really depends on what you want, classic roadster or sport/tour? You'd be happy with either one.

[@samiam5326]

Hi Scott, I managed to take a F 900 XR for a quick test ride on the weekend. Loved it! Except for towards the end of my ride when I chucked it down a couple of gears to get round a tight bend at speed... In second gear at approx 6,000 RPM the vibrations were the worst I’ve felt through the foot pegs on any bike I’ve ever ridden. (Before that I’d been changing up around the 5k mark.) Have you experienced a similar phenomenon or your bike?

[@NothingToProve]

Yes, almost any twin will do this, just take it to 8k, and your teeth will fall out LOL! There is a huge difference between the 2cyls and 3/4cyls, you just can't compare a twin to them, even the BMW K1600 is an inline 6cyl it's so smooth everywhere. But to be honest with you, I really live between 3-6k any way, it is very rare when I go above 6k so I really notice it, even after putting 7,000 km on the bike. Ride safe, Scott

[@samiam5326]

NothingToProve thanks for the reply Scott. I currently ride a V-twin (DL 650) and although it does vibrate, nothing like this... I’m going to have to go for another test ride because I really liked the bike, I just don’t want to lose my toe nails from all the vibrations in the foot pegs at higher RPMs. 😱 😉

[@NothingToProve]

@@samiam5326 Yea, the Japanese 90° V-twins are very smooth, they've had many years/decades to make them that way. So coming off one of those is always going to be an adjustment. I just rode the new 1050XT on Monday and the video of it will come out this weekend. The motor was just so smooth, I couldn't believe it, for a liter v-twin. A great bike for a great value, really can't beat it for the money. If I can get my hands on a 650 I'll do it but I've looked at the local dealer and he's got nothing 😢

[@samiam5326]

NothingToProve can’t wait to see your video on the 1050 and to hear your thoughts on it. (I’m still trying to find a review that covers the working parameters of the cruise control on the XT version. No one mentions what is the minimum gear and speed for the cruise control to be activated... That was something that really impressed me with the F 900 XR. Cruise control could be activated in first gear at 18kph! 23 kph in second gear.... In the car I mostly use the cruise control in 40 kph ‘school zones’... As well as on the motorway. The 1050 gets to Australia on 13 August. I’ve got it down to three bikes. Suzuki V-Strom 1050, Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX or the BMW F900 XR. Stay safe. 😊

[@NothingToProve]

@@samiam5326 A lot of OEMs will only activate the cruise control in 4th gear + and around 40 kmh. I didn't try it with the 1050XT, so I don't know 😒 All three of those bikes are great bikes, you'll be happy with any one of them. Just sit on them and take them for a spin and when you say to yourself, "this is it" then buy it. good luck, Scott

[@montha123]

Hi scott I have a 2019 S 1000r sport as my main go to bike , but I was thinking of trading for xr next year or similar , the s1000r has been really reliable but if I’m honest I don’t use the top speed much on it , my speeds rarely go above 200 kmh , I’m happy enough riding around the 140/160 mark mostly , I’m just wondering if I bought one of these would I feel underwhelmed or is the low down grunt of the twin pretty fast as in 0 to 120 kmh , the dealer is giving me just € 11,500 against a gs or s1000xr but after watching videos of the f900xr they have grabbed my interest & I’d like to know more about them as u seem to like them , thanks for any info cheers from Ireland

[@NothingToProve]

Oh, so you're thinking about doing the same thing that I did 😁 traded in my 1290SDR for this. First: you will notice the power difference Second: you will notice the handling difference Third: you will notice the wind protection difference (low wind noise) Forth: you will notice the comfort difference Fifth: you will notice the ability to ride longer and longer on the XR without any issues 😁 Sixth: you will notice and realize that you are getting older and don't need all that power and performance any more 😒😢😊 and comfort, quiet, easy upright riding is where it's at!

[@montha123]

@@NothingToProve thanks yes I must be getting older , 48 next year😬 never thought I would look at any adventure type bike but with the weather the way it is gone now , been bad here from October to April here now the last few years sometimes I think to myself I could do with some nice weather protection on a bike to make me get out more on winter days , I forgot u traded in 1290SDR that’s a coincidence coz that’s a bike I’ve had on my radar a while too & I phoned them the other day coz we only have one ktm dealer here in the country & the sales guy actually offered me € 2000 more for my bike than Bmw did on A trade in , we are in level 5 lockdown here so gotta wait before doing anything , thanks for your reply

[@dardobartoli]

Really growing to like your delivery, man I feel chilled after watching one. As for this bike, had I not got the Tracer 900GT recently I would be tempted and being a BMW car fanboy, I am still tempted. However, short stubby rear affords no protection and a dirty and soaked back and bum. I am surprised you didn't mention it? Aesthetically, the long tank side profile, ant-like front and pannier loops spoil it for me. But the real problem is the twin, I have never ridden a twin I like - Give me a triple any day.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Bob, No, I was not wet on the back/bum when in the rain, in fact it was quite the opposite, I was nice and dry with the wind protection, the main rain drops hitting the out side of my arms and shoulders and only secondary drops on my helmet and rest of body. I was rather comfortable in the rain, as you can see in the video. And the 360° camera that I was using is not water proof, not even water resistant and I just left it attached to the handle bar and just kept recording, the camera only got one or two drops on it and that was it. Keep your 900GT, it's a great bike, it really just comes down to a matter of preference because both bikes do everything very well in the middleweight category. 👍

[@dardobartoli]

@@NothingToProve how odd. The seat on the demo bike I looked at last week and due to test ride soon was covered in mud splatter. Guess I need to check it out

[@NothingToProve]

Mud. Maybe the last person took it off-road 😂 Who knows...I'd never buy a demo bike. They are the "abused child" who knows how they will look or preform when they grow up.

[@dardobartoli]

@@NothingToProve Oops I always buy demo cars and bikes.

[@NothingToProve]

And have you had good luck with buying demo's? Or kind of a hit and miss?

[@stephenmitchum5864]

Love them or hate then there is a reason so many people in the industry that have a choice, own BMW’s.

[@petrhajny9354]

Great video, it always makes me smiling. How did you make the video where you rode the bike and was filmed from the sky? I haven't seen anything that connected your bike or you with the cammera. That's a mistery for me.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Petr, It's a 360 camera on a pole attached to my back pack. Then in post the software eliminates the pole. Ride Safe, Scott

[@SiriKaktiki]

@@NothingToProve I was wondering the same thing, thanks for answering that, I was ready to settle on magic!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Ok...running the risk of making a complete fool out of myself....😬 Please explain to me how you filmed this ? A drone? Another biker? Why can't I see the camera arm when you pulled over ? Thanks and safe rides👍🏍

[@NothingToProve]

😁 It's none of those things. It's a 360° camera. The "arm" or boom or in this case the selfie stick is edited out in post production.

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

@@NothingToProve Hahahaha Thanks for your straight explanation. Honestly you could have sold me almost anything......🤦‍♂️ Guess I have to do some more homework about all this new techniques ...... Safe rides 👍🏍

[@rubeiko]

Hey Scott how's d engine performance of this F900xr its China made isn't it

[@andy42x]

I'm a dope.. explain to me the camera set up, please, where it looks as though it is floating, a few feet away from the bike?

[@NothingToProve]

It's a 360 camera on the end of a selfie stick.

[@andy42x]

@@NothingToProve 0:44 into the video... Nothing connecting it to the bike! It's like magic

[@daroldcooper3058]

How would say your passenger comfort would be on the XR versus an RT?

[@NothingToProve]

Oh, no comparison, RT is much better but it's also a heavyweight tour.

[@AF-O6]

I’m a new subscriber, so sorry for the question: are you a yank living abroad? Your accent doesn’t match your country. Love the reviews! I’m glad I stumbled across your excellent channel!

[@NothingToProve]

Yep, been living abroad for a little while now, don't know when or if I'll go back to the States. Thank you and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos, binge away! Ride safe, Scott

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Can I ask a daft question? The phone is obviously on the boom, I can see the shadow of the boom. Where is the boom?

[@NothingToProve]

It's a 360° camera on the end of a boom and the boom get's edited out of the picture in post production. 👍😁

[@kjbunnyboiler]

NothingToProve , That makes sense. Amazing production quality really😀👍

[@Bikerbug2020]

BMW quickshifter always seems clunky from 1-2-3 but butter smooth from 3-4-5-6... at least on my previous 2016 R1200RT, and now with my 2018 R1200GS... my Triumph Street Triple is much smoother in all gears.

[@fentontaylor9021]

Really like your reviews, but Kilometers has a soft "O". LOL

[@brucekendall52]

Blip the throttle going down and the quick shifter will be mostly smooth.Cheers Thks.

[@NothingToProve]

Yep, been doing that the whole 589km that I rode it and when I wasn't I was using the clutch. On a bike that has a auto-blipper. :(

[@simonlutt9849]

I think I like the R better, but I don't have any real explanation. The XR should be the better touring bike, the gastank is bigger, the ergonomics are better for touring and the wind protection should be better too. Maybe she suffers a bit of her big sister, which is actually a good bike, but way too demanding and the sound is not for me either. I know it is weird, but those things add to one's personal experience and impression on a bike, right? But again, a real good video! Take care Scott! Btw... How is your wife doing? I mean bikewise...

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Simon, Thank you. We ordered her Honda Monkey just this last Wednesday, should be here in April. I'll do a video of it 😊 Take care, Scott

[@simonlutt9849]

@@NothingToProve I'm looking forward to it.

[@dorusduchateau9559]

Hey Scott. I’ve ridden 21K at the moment on my Golden XR. Great tip voor you. Get EVOTECH handlebar weights an notice how a great bike becomes even greater! The best upgrade of all! Vibrations around 5.000 revs and topend are incredibly reduced.

[@terryallen3550]

Honey we have to get the BMW cause I'm too cuddly !!!

[@Bi6M4C]

what backpack are u wearing?

[@NothingToProve]

Ogio Mach5

[@koenmaes118]

thx Scott! my one million dollar question: f900xr or (2nd hand) r1250rs? if I would have 1 million, it would be both but .... yeah, you got it ;)

[@NothingToProve]

Oh, actually I considered buying the RS last fall when it came out but for a few reasons I didn't pull the trigger on it. Weight, sound, lack of wind protection, seat-to-peg ratio (too small), riding position (too far forward) and a few small nitpicks. But this bike has none of those issues. So I ordered one fully optioned out last week, I'm due to get it in April. Red of course! 👍

[@Pisceanboi]

@@NothingToProve Wow - given how many bikes you get to test ride, that speaks volumes about the F900XR. Congratulations on the new bike! And thanks so much for such wonderful real world reviews; I've been following you for a while and loving your work. I'm debating an new F900XR, or possibly a (2nd hand) R1250RT. I"m guessing that the RT is at the touring end of the sports/touring spectrum, and the RS at the sports end. From your comments it sounds as if the F900XR hits that rare sweet spot of giving equal balance to both touring and sport? My million dollar question is what are your thoughts of the RT v's the XR? :-) Thanks again for your wonderful reviews.. :-)

[@oldtimer3824]

John McLeod I and wondering same between RT (I’ve done short ride) and XR. Obviously XR is lighter and more nimble/flickable great on twisties and would be ok for long distance touring. Whereas RT is best touring with ultimate wind protection, carrying capacity and heavier weight is an advantage on interstate but less good on twisties. Both would be ideal!

[@Pisceanboi]

@@oldtimer3824 Agree on all points. I daresay the RT is probably the better, or at least better featured bike overall, re your above points, and also low maintenance shaft drive, and the no dive, ESA front and rear, Telelever suspension. What puts me off though as a mature, returning rider, is the weight - not so much in riding perhaps, but just managing it on and off the stand, manoeuvring it around the garage, and horror of horrors should you drop it and try to pick it up solo. Oh, and there's also price; the XR is approachable, whereas the RT is up with a luxury car re RRP new.

[@oldtimer3824]

John McLeod Sounds like you’re describing me, mature returned rider. Lol. BTW, I have a harbor freight motorcycle dolly in my garage, and it makes moving an 800 pound bike easy. Let us know what bike you end up buying.

[@sv7017]

Awesome review as always Scott. Now I'm even more excited getting my XR in March. All reviews on KZbin are positive towards this bike. Yeah, and get your big booty a proper GS and stop whining... ;)

[@NothingToProve]

😂🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenchapman8344]

👍

[@markmcdonald470]

Why did you not spec the nav prep on your own bike ?

[@NothingToProve]

I don't need it. The new turn by turn with the BMW Connected app is so good that that is all I use now, exclusively.

[@markmcdonald470]

@@NothingToProve Thanks for that Scott :)

[@battsonbikes1919]

@@NothingToProve hmm good to know, you are so talking me into this bike, was thinking on getting the Kawasaki Versys 1000 but now i'm in two minds, damm you Scott in a good way :)

[@andrewd7586]

Ps. You’re not fat Scott...the bike is just small!🤣🤪🤭👍🏼

[@NothingToProve]

🤣😂👌👌 I like that one!

[@alexmorgan3435]

What tyres do BMW put on it?

[@NothingToProve]

Oh, hmm...(the bikes not in my garage any more so I can't go out and look) Michelin, I remember looking and thinking "sport touring" but I don't remember the exact model. If my memory servers me correctly, this bike had the Road 5 on it, so it's a good grip/good mileage tire and not a sporty tire.

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@NothingToProve Road 5 tyres good in wet and dry. Just curious as wet weather riding on twisty roads is always a tense affair .......

[@dardobartoli]

Now get the Tracer 900GT and you can make a fair comparison!

[@NothingToProve]

Yep, plan to do so this year. It's just a matter of time. So many bikes, so little time 😒

[@CPUspeed]

I was a fan of the tracer gt but this I like much better... its a bmw

[@jblue1299]

Does this bike have off-road capability???

[@NothingToProve]

No.

[@battsonbikes1919]

@@NothingToProve lol love the simple answer to that. NO. no if or but... NO ! LOL

[@keithappel5021]

Scott I thought I saw a comment from you about the BMW yet I can’t find it did you reply to my comment

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Keith, there are so many comments and I try to reply to all of them but sometimes I miss some. I filtered for your comments and there are several that I've replied to on several different reviews. I may have replied to your question but it might not be on this review??

[@spetersonmusic]

Super detailed and interesting in-depth review. Not a fan of the styling but that's neither here nor there. If you have to tell your wife you need this bike because of her weight... you are not getting the bike. Just sayin'. LOL.

[@NothingToProve]

😂😁🤣

[@battsonbikes1919]

LOL you might get a new bike but you may also need to start looking for a new wife also ;)

[@shazbotic]

The City? 🙄👍

[@NothingToProve]

?

[@brndnew01]

Are you American?

[@NothingToProve]

Yes of course.

[@pedromiguelareias]

In 6 years time, after BMW irons out the hundreds of problems it probably has (according to BMW tradition, let the buyer do the debugging), it may be a good replacement for my Tracer 900 GT....

[@NothingToProve]

Well, this motor is 7 years older than the motor in the Tracer 900GT. So according to your thinking, this motor is 7 years better than the 900GT. Oh and the transmission is not new either...neither is the display...neither are the electronics...neither is the suspension...neither are the brakes...neither...well I could go on but you get the point.

[@stephenmitchum5864]

Lol apparently you have never owned a BMW.

[@cliveomahoney4096]

In my experience of watching these you tube reviews no one, that is NO ONE, has ever changed the suspension when they've had the opportunity to do so. The fact that the front forks on the BMW are non-adjustable is of 0 importance. Bikers like trick looking kit with millimetre gradations. The problem is, quite correctly, they're too scared to do anything that might completely ruin a perfectly satisfactory ride. Unless you're on track with a team behind you, forget it. On the road it's not worth the stress. The back stuff is fine, if you ride with luggage and a pillion - very sensible. PS Good bike. The naked is better for me. Leaning forward, even slightly, is far more engaging.

[@NothingToProve]

I actually have changed the front suspension manually and electronically in several videos, especially the electronic ones, simply because it is fast and easy to change. I just don't always talk about it when I do adjust it (simply because it's boring and I edit it out). I did talk about it on the Africa Twin 1100, 1250RS, GS, RT, 1290 GT & SAS oh that's all I can remember off the top of my head right now... I would not adjust the F900R, because it was so good, but I would the F900XR...if I could...especially if it had pre-load and I would stiffen up the compression.

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

Fantastic review and just what I wanted to know. To be sure this bike is just what i’m looking for and hopefully I will be getting one real soon. Thank you for a great review