BMW asked me to test their F900 GS Enduro

Time to drop some truth bombs on BMW's new Adventure bike, the F900 GS Enduro.
I'm becoming more and more selective with the bikes I ride and feature on my KZbin channel. Observing the rate of new models flooding the market, where upstart ADV manufacturers are pitching new models against long established offroad brands seems a very fickle scenario.
Anyway, respect to BMW for sending their bike to my farm.
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[@kenbest76]

Pro rider on a 900 says “nobody needs this much power off-road”. Meanwhile my buddies are buying 1300cc adventure bikes because they “need” the power 😂

[@motolover5697]

Most use their bikes on the roads. A big boxer BMW is in fact very fun and capable bike on the pavement. Can do well on the racetrack and still go offroad if one wishes.

[@Kevimoto]

I'm 250 lbs. My wife is 135 lbs. Sometimes we pack nearly 100 lbs of gear. We live in a mountainous area. Trust me, 150 hp is nice to have on tap.

[@olitomar]

you off-road with luggage and a occupied pillion?​@@Kevimoto

[@keithquinn5624]

If you consider what was in this video “off road” then 🤣😂🤡 flat dirt road is not offroad. Get a dual sport or enduro for proper offroad. Adventure bikes suck offroad.

[@Brams6624]

​@@keithquinn5624 if it's not off road what is it ? Off road is not only enduro. I want to see you in a 2000km+ trip with your enduro.

[@cosminionut1113]

We need more reviews like this, skilled people with straight forward impressions, let's see part two how it's gonna be. Thanks Adam!

[@mrt4755]

exactly so fucking tired of hearing some dude that sucks at riding just reading a spec sheet he found on the BMW website to a less skilled rider every bike will seem awesome it really takes experience to feel a bike out

[@pete5405]

Especially when they have the independency and balls to actually say their opinion. Too many bloodsuckers around there producing -reviews- "nice" promotion videos for their moneygivers.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Yeah or philosophical comparisons at every step 😂

[@Kobe29261]

Hopefully eventually all that chaff will filter out and leave guys like Adam - ride the bike or shut up. Don't even waste time with those people reading release notes - I mean lawd, we can all read also but then again people must 'work their viewership'; its all nonsense. Another thing, there's something uncompromizing in Adams character; you know he's not gonna bullshit you. Love that he told them their previous bike was shite!

[@kokilimonke]

This legend has now given us the most Aussie motorcycle video ever. Track riding in the bush, with skippy's all over the place, proper aussie narrator. Only thing missing is a drop bear falling in your lap in the break by the three.

[@donewhiskey]

top comment here 😄 thing still looks heavy as

[@user-xt1de9jr9l]

You'll never see a drop bear mate. They'll just discover your remains. Plus Reimann always rides with vegmite behind his ears. Never in the history of Australia has a drop bear attacked someone with Vegemite behind their ears.

[@michaelmarconi]

😂

[@1MrBryn]

BMW owner here; I was yelling at the TV when you were looking for the TC off button 🤣

[@azzers78]

Me too! Lol

[@MotologyFilms]

Haha, I could almost hear it 🤣

[@TheAmerican1963]

r1250 '22 here, my "Rhino" ....... IT'S. THE. LEFT. BUTTON !!!!!!!! ...... ROFLMAO !!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@noahnitikman2436]

me too lol

[@ericashwell1392]

Thanks for saying you would test this bike. The press release reviews: "sexy", "cool", blah blah blah... Glad BMW decided they actually wanted someone that could ride it the way they want to sell it. Always a pleasure Adam.

[@mikehenry7878]

The other reviews we all watched because they were there. This one we all watched to find out if we should buy the thing or not. You are like an actual data point that can be used to make intelligent decisions from. Freakin legend Adam!

[@briangc1972]

First thing I noticed is Adam is not wearing his polka dot pajama pains. He is color coordinated to match the BMW 🤣🤣🤣 I love his reviews, no BS, no pandering to the manufacturers, straight up truth with the video footage to prove it. Looking for to more segments on this bike. 👍

[@simwebdk]

Great job, finally BMW realized who should do a Professional Enduro test. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Looking forward to the next episode. Great Channel 🥇

[@LifeofSmokey]

I have the bike now and they put road tires on it 😂😭😭😭

[@Driftuner]

Last year i was between this and the World Raid, but as soon as i realized the tank on this bike holds only 14L yet it weights 13kg more than the T7WR, i went with the WR. Plus this is filled with electronics, which i prefer not to have. Lately i also developed a serious case of mistrusting BMWs reliability. Plus the WR was a bit cheaper too, so no brainer there. Now, after 20+ years riding, 50+ owned motorcycles, i can confidently say that the T7WR might just be one of the best bikes ever made. Its almost like they took the recepie of the original 750 Africa Twin and said "ok, lets just make a new one of those, but with fuel injection and abs brakes", cuz everything else is pretty much the same. Same susp travel, same tank size, same weight, similar proportions, similar engine size/power/characteristic, etc. The T7WR is pretty much a new age 750AT, and i absolutely adore it. Never selling that bike, cant recommend it enough.

[@Skiamakhos]

Ah, there's the catch. I looked at the size of the engine, and the power & torque, & thought "That's an Africa Twin but 16kg lighter!" But really it's only lighter because it's carrying a load less fuel. 🤔

[@chrisvantassel8867]

I ended up with a Desert X, it seemed like the DX is exactly what all T7 owners wish a standard T7 was in terms of features etc. I would have given the T7WR a serious consideration but alas, Yamaha sucks and do not offer the T7WR in the USA. In the end the DX is amazing but I upgraded the suspension to Tractive and now it is almost untouchable and that is said with caution because I also own an 890 Rally. The DX is amazing offroad and almost even better on road. I owned my last BMW (2021- R1250GS) I don't think this new BMW will be as sought after as the T7 variants, 890's or DX's but you never know. I would love to see Adam give the new DX Rally a good thrashing. Maybe one day Yamaha will wake up.....;-)

[@Driftuner]

@@chrisvantassel8867 yeah i dont know why they dont export the WRs to the US. I was talking to someone over at Yamaha and he said, tho not confirmed, that the WR variants should came to the US as soon as production numbers meet the high demand. They are barely keeping up with european and asian/oceania demands, imagine trying to keep up with the US demands as well, nearly impossible for them right now. The DX is reeeeally nice as well, always wanted to take one for a spin

[@chipsnpeasifuplz]

14l tank on a 900 adv is plainly unacceptable. T7 got that bit right with good mpg and 23l tank.

[@Driftuner]

​@@chipsnpeasifuplz the range on the WR is insane. Yamaha claims up to 500km range and let me tell you, they are being very humble with that claim. On normal riding conditions (no offroad) with me as the rider (1,84m, 90kg) and a backpack (about 12kg), ive done about 620km on one tank, and i recon i could have kept on riding a bit more since i drove to the gas station before the engine starved...

[@mojomania101]

A rare gem of a review. 👍🏻 Plus Jurassic Park at 5:49! 🤩

[@tommiddleton6398]

You're my favorite. Honest, authentic; and you allow me to believe your assessment. As an F800Gs rider, I'm grateful you accepted this assignment. Bless you mate!

[@mmfmakemyfun]

I love the straight forward honest reviews. If it’s shit I want to know and I can trust that with you.

[@fitzstermoto]

Awesome review and I love how open and honest your are with reviews regardless of brand! Definitely looks leaps and bounds ahead of the old 850 model and I noticed straight away as well that it looks nice and light in the back-end and was hoping you had good things to say about it! I would definitely love to try one in the near future! Great video and looking forward to part 2!

[@brucekendall52]

Thankfully someone testing and reviewing the bike who is actually a top off rd rider.Thanks.

[@OneAdventureMore]

How do you compare this to your T7 Dark Horse and what you think about the price is it worth it?

[@janvanhaas2826]

Yeah, wonder how top heavy does it feel for short riders like me (1.70 here)

[@mikecollins8241]

I can't believe they sent you one that matches your new pants :)

[@johna6968]

Maybe the bike came first ;-)

[@dibqip]

@@johna6968that’s a dirty rotten lie and you know it 😂

[@8sanvi8]

The honesty this guy projects is second to none. I love it

[@hoodio]

no wonder he calls a 900 nimble when you drive a 1250 like a dirt bike, respect ma man

[@skinman499]

Couldn't agree more 😂

[@SupermotoCentral]

Nice, any plans to test the Aprilia Tuareg 660? That thing rules

[@olitomar]

or the tiger 900 rally pro 🥲

[@rinko121]

the tuareg 660 is a gem😁😁😁

[@adadcalledbarry]

Great (first part) review Adam (love the channel by the way). I'm getting back into motorcycles after a long long long break and wanted something to adventure on - i liked the idea of being part of organised rides and the BM GS stuff was looking like a great place to start and get involved - and then late last year i saw this machine being lobbed into the market - so things aligned and now i have one of these (in fact the exact model) - have just run in for its 1000km over the last few weeks and now its on it way in a truck to Sydney to start the 2024 GS Safari later this month. Getting those 1000km on it was important for me to get use to riding again !!! i've been watching lots of your tips on off-road work over the last few months - its really inspiring stuff and i almost couldn't believe my eyes when i saw you riding this bike and showing what is possible (over time with lots of practice, clearly) .... obviously no bike is perfect (even though the T7 your are modding is getting close right) .... looking forward to part 2 when you tweak a few things with those front shocks .. its certainly taking things in the right direction for mid weight adventure type bikes anyway - which i think is great by opening up different options for different folks ...

[@CarcaineCasualty]

Finally someone that can ride reviewing this thing! Love it

[@briandavies3723]

Always love the insight that you bring to these motorcycle tests 👍

[@raphihuberclimbing8730]

Love your videos, no matter what you do. And I‘d love to see more of the action (your arms and dash etc) like some Motocross dudes are filming, with the cam being a bit lower. That‘d be so awesome as I love any time I see your hands steering and guiding the bike. Anyway thanks for all the content!

[@osimnod]

I'd wager that 90+% of us will never ride an ADV bike with this much aggression or skill ... but it's confidence inspiring to know that it's capable of being railed and pushed by a top 1% rider who knows how to communicate and critique a product in a constructive way.

[@dutch1171]

Aussie in Germany here watching this on the morning before I test ride this bike. Watching this makes me wish I was back in Oz now to test it. Great vid mate.

[@MotologyFilms]

At least you don't have to worry about roos jumping out at ya ..

[@1962kokopelli]

​@MotologyFilms love the roos. We do have some wallabies here, but thankfully, they are not in those numbers. Great review, but I've recently bought a 701, and that bike makes almost makes look like I know what I am doing. I doubt the beemer could do that, even though I am a big fan.

[@dutch1171]

@@MotologyFilms@MotologyFilms You have a great setup out there, mate. Brought back some memories.

[@tinozedd8528]

German in OZ here. lol No intention of buying the bike but somehow ended up here and liked your comment. (and the video for that matter)

[@noahnitikman2436]

By far the best motorcycle review I've watched on youtube or anywhere else for that matter. Nice to see such an honest and no BS telling of what the bike is capable of etc. Thank you sir!

[@spaztekwarrior]

This is a great viddy. Love the testing you’re doing for this bike! Love the single track footage especially.

[@jaycsfable]

Adam has the midas touch he's a legend. Great review as always.

[@bernie9698]

Great review and love the roos as a backdrop. Great to know the bike is more capable than I am, thanks

[@michaelowen8988]

Couldn't think of a better pilot for this thing. Great job Adam 👌

[@CLCustom1911]

This is the F900GS review I've been waiting for! Your skill is amazing and showcase the assorted features so well. Thank you from the desert of southwest USA.

[@GusGZ]

Nice review! Waiting for the next video. It would be great if you get a AJP PR7 to test!

[@drewmccurdy3595]

Your adventure rides and rawness are what brought me here, but your honest reviews, feedback, no BS and stating it how it is mentality is really refreshing (aka loved the comment about the F800GS, and agree). Throw in a little old bike nostalgia, bike builds and racing and it's just awesome. Keep it up, your channel is one in a million!

[@MotologyFilms]

Thanks mate 👍

[@MachineManMusic]

Awesome! Thank you, this is the review I’ve been waiting for.

[@kamran.yousuf]

Loving the way you put it through the motions. A lot of personal anticipation as I sold off the 850 and got a crf1100 but now evaluating whether this 900 will cut it compared to Africa Twin. 🤞

[@dionoliveira4058]

The Adam test is the benchmark for many of us, Thanks again a great 1st impression lets see when you dial it in Yay.

[@Robert_motocyklem]

When it comes to interface think about it as a 3 levels. You switch between levels using menu button up and down, then left and right on specific leven is when you move wheel left and right and to set something you are rolling the wheel :) best interface on the market in my opinion. And about this old bike that you was talking about, it was f800. F850 is like pre facelift of this you was riding now ;)

[@Rik448]

How would you compare it to the T7 and 890R?

[@szlifierapl1654]

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[@thedeathguy2]

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[@robocombo]

This is the big question. Tell us Adam, tell us?

[@CadeMonster]

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[@coopkink]

might as well throw my . in the ring too

[@gbner9991]

Comparison to your T7 would be interesting

[@2WHEELADVLIFE]

Amazing skills pushing that Beemer through the bush like it's a 125. You definitely have the skills that pay the bills. Great video showing this Beemer's capabilities straight out of the crate. Love how you go through the bike unfiltered and provide an unbiased factual first impression. Keep these videos coming.

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Well it looks like you have everyone stirred up! Well done. Best!

[@Braapncamp]

Awesome to see Your take on it Adam, look so forward to see you chasing the roo's with a tuned suspension. We will probably learn something. Thats the best with your projects along with the quality!

[@jimstartup2729]

You are the best content for motorcycles on KZbin, and i dont own an enduro bike, but you deliver the most genuine content i have seen. Thanks

[@RideWithDaan]

This is what I was waiting for! No stupid video of people riding it around in dealerships. Great stuff. Send it hard mate!

[@lucky4luk]

Adam, genuine smile at 8:32? I haven't heard this from you at least for this year. Great job. looking for episode 2

[@castle228]

Great review! Looks like a ton of fun!!

[@allenhuling598]

No wonder they asked you to review the bike.....great stuff, thanks Adam! I look forward to your thoughts on adjustments to suite your riding!!

[@the.pineapple]

Just recently I took this bike on 2-day BMW enduro training and fell in love with the bike. Feels lighter and easier on slow technical stuff, compared to top heavy T7. Easier as the seat height is a bit lower. Loved the ergonomics of the handlebar, brakes and clutch and the predictability of the brakes. Rear brake gets bent constantly and rear pegs need to go as the clip your boot constantly. The engine - chinese made - sounds rattly and loose. T7 wins here for me. But overall bike feels like home to me. If only it wouldn’t be so damn expensive. If you could throw some comparison to T7 in your opinion; ergonomics, weight, center of gravity, it would be greatly appreciated.

[@adadcalledbarry]

yep - rear brake bends - learnt that on topple #1

[@sergiomonohoma.]

Great content as ALWAYS!!!

[@MaxPansen]

Hey Adam! Great content again, cheers mate. Did you ever think about doing a video on comparing motorcycle brands over the last say 40 years or so? I would love to hear your thoughts on where companies went and stuff. Like Yamaha still going the two stroke path and now so many brands popping back in like Ducati and Triumph. So if you have time for a sit down in your office, I'd be happy to follow your thoughts on that! Thanks

[@davecalneggia6285]

... Sick little edit full of information and motivation as always Adam.. cheers brother 🙏💪

[@brownsbikingadventures5679]

Watching your videos got me into adventure bikes, that being said I just got my 1st adventure bike Ducati multistrada 1200 on a 2012 plate. Hope to have some great adventures of my own here in the UK. Love the videos 👌

[@captain_bretzel]

4:35 "Okay let's conquer this hill" VROOM VROOM VROOM "Noice..."

[@Android_49]

Just the bike I wanted Adam to ride and share his review. I'm literally between the F900 GS or the T7 for my next bike (After doing my research and comparing other bikes). Coming from someone who rode KTM 990 Adventures (Also had 950 adv as well), and did enduro racing (300xcw) in my earlier years. But so far, the T7 suits my riding style. Your review would help a lot in my decision making :D. Also, I originally had the BMW HP2 that was discontinued years ago, wished BMW made one again but lets see how the F900 handles, maybe its the new HP2.

[@TheeFlyingScotsman]

I love all the thinking out loud, it makes the review 100% more "real" and more engaging, like we're there. Another great video Adam 🤘🏼 looking forward to Pt.2 ...I'd also like to hear your comparison with the T7 but I can almost guess your response IF you were to be drawn on that 😉

[@TheeFlyingScotsman]

I've got a 1250GS and T7 in the stable, and they are both very capable, but different tools, designed for different jobs. Hard to even consider adding a 900GS in between them, or to swap the 900GS for the T7 ...I'm not feeling it. Besides that 900GS is nowhere near as intoxicating as an uncorked T7 with a full titanium exhaust system. Nowhere near.

[@MrTroy1098]

Adam your videos are another level. Love watching them. Very therapeutical 👍

[@chrismcdad]

This is essentially the same power and weight as my 09 950R super enduro. It’s a tonne of power and a riot on the trail! Great review.

[@war0on]

Your video showed up on my feed. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@MaxPower-uq4sz]

no bs, just a skilled rider says how he sees it with the bike. Thanks Adam!

[@percusski]

Great watching someone who can really ride reviewing bikes !

[@AndrewRockliff]

Thanks for an excellent review and cool visuals, heres a refill for travel cup. Cheers.

[@BWGPEI]

Very glad to hear that BMW has got their act together. You're already good, but Health and happiness to you and yours!

[@maxi2005100]

Beast indeedy , thanks for your candour and simple considered responce , much respect for the channel

[@jimmelino3361]

You Beast - great video. Let’s hear how it compares to the War Horse and the T7. This could be my next ride - looking to replace my 450RL.

[@marcsacco2538]

Good review mate , keep it up👍🏻

[@ScottSillis]

Well Adam, honestly not a BMW fan but hey as I get older who knows, you've gotta keep an open mind, but from the reviews I've seen on this F900 so far I'm pretty impressed, because it's the only bike they have produced in it's class that's even close to what I'd call a great adventure mount. I'm sure I'll get shot down for saying so.😅 Excellent review and cinematography, film making whatever you call it. I love honest reviews and not the promo crap. Good job mate! 👍😜🇦🇺

[@reinhardneumann2600]

Great review! Thanks.

[@marchenasseg4205]

Great video, great motorbike Adam!!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Excellent. Mow you've run it in, can we see you giving it some kendo? Seriously, i know i couldn't exploit everything that bike offers. Too much. But good watching someone else do it. Ride safe 👍

[@Roadlesstraveled1244]

Balls wall review incoming great video again mate 😊

[@Josh-ew1le]

Best adv content on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Looking forward to the next episode on this bike. Well done mate!

[@iLLuzion1st]

Holy shit best review style ever! Subscribed! The sound of that motor gushing out torque sounds like a pissed off warthog. Can't wait to hear it with a solid exhaust system on it. Thanks ARiemann1

[@stih201]

Great looking bike. Nice riding bro.👊

[@JoergSchnabel1]

Great first ride on the 900… looking forward to episode 2 with your modifications… by the way Adam, fantastic clip👌

[@gimmifanticrider3512]

In my opinion they took inspiration from the New Honda Transalp and Aprilia Tuareg,but the result seems pretty solid. Cheers from your Number 1 italian fan,love your works Adam

[@NeryRider]

I've tested this bike for my channel last week but the "road" version. bmw just nailed it! just dont know if that version has the same quickshifter that the road version has, if so, i would say that could be dangerous on offroad... that do you think ? Btw awsome video mate

[@P4P5]

The best review of this motorcycle by far

[@THENKDRCR]

Full disclosure, I'm a BMW fan boy 😂. Excited about this bike. Has put a hold on my next purchase until I can ride the thing. It looks the part. Keen to see part II of what your thoughts are. Good work as usual 👏

[@romanthebarman5919]

If only I had a quarter of your skill. Proper riding, great Vid, thanks.

[@silexdebris]

Lots of people are going to be even more excited about this thing after watching this video.

[@daniel_mateo]

Great videos, amazing videography and tehcnical content. How do you compare it to the Tenere 700, more expensive gets you more bike?

[@ClintHornsby]

Great Vid mate, look forward to the next episode. I wonder what a stripped back T7 esq version of this would be like. Kinda begs the question if BMW have Darkar ambitions again?

[@_Corsa]

Very happy to see you giving this bike a run.

[@kenbannister8886]

Been waiting for a meaningful off-road review on this bike !!

[@BrendanOHara325]

Great honest review for this bike as all the others so far give you specs and staff you would expect them to say. Debating wether to go for one of these instead of a World Raid. Cant wait until the second installment on this review

[@Thehumandrummachine]

You should absolutely test more bikes, love the content!

[@peter6782]

As per usual you've done a great job.

[@stubbk3]

Best person i can think of to test this thing, got to admit it looks great,, and from a UK perspective eternally jealous of your riding playground scenery and weather,,, then at around six minutes in what to us look like a bunch of raptors running alongside ... what more do you want in a video

[@samp2007]

Agreed! At least the UK has some interesting landscapes. The Netherlands ain't all that much, unfortunately.

[@KO-pk7df]

I would love to live in a place where there was that kind of countryside to ride in! I have a BMW GS1200Rallye and I have to ride for at least a whole day on the highway to find a place to enjoy my bike. I used to live in Arizona and could just take off across the desert anytime. Guess what I'm saying is nothing better than having a bike like that BMW 900 and having a place to enjoy it!

[@user-ct3nv4wj5z]

Keeping it real takes balls and individuality. You got em both. Keep up the good stuff mate.

[@alozborne]

Would be fun to see you riding an Aprilia Tuareg 660!

[@Blinducho]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@Sayecra]

Refreshing to see this way of reviewing a adventure bike 👍

[@andrus54]

Thank you for the honesty. Would love to know how it compares to t7.

[@user-co4ey6mm3e]

out the way KANGAS - OUT THE WAY !🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣- great enjoyable review as always, can't wait for episode 2.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Still not lean enough for adv enthusiasts like me to even consider, but have to admit its first time i see bmw going into right direction in adv world and that deserve credit. This got my attention but to get my interest we need at minimum 230mm+ KYB/WP fully adjusted legs and under 205kg with full tank. Power and features are there for sure 👍🏿

[@Angry-Lynx]

Now let's see 600-700 version with 80hp+ and above specs, like Tuareg and we would have another, third candidate for 🦄 after kove800x and Tuareg ;]

[@sidmarks265]

Just so good to watch and listen to, as usual. I find it difficult to 'leap' over fallen trees, bodies etc, so just pick up my C50 and carry it over obstacles. No need for massive amounts of power or sanity. Would the 900 be comfy over distance? My skeletal arse gets sore at distances over 2 miles so it's so important. Also Rosacea Red would be a great colour config. Just nice to match the face to the bike. Thanks Adam for all that you do. When I get out I'll do a catch up. If you could send me your address/bank details I 'll make a deposit.

[@tonyblake7650]

Do a video on clutch control with camera view on hand using clutch leaver. Enjoy your videos on bike setup and riding techniques.

[@occyman]

I think the older one you rode given the photos was the 800 with the fuel tank at the back not the 850 which was a bike that spawned this 900.