BMW F900 GS Review | What is It?

[@tednrok]

Baron von tumble, thanks for a proper and thorough review.

[@ParaicCullen]

can someone please make this a sticker, or a tee, my money awaits 😄

[@DeanElcome]

Chris doing a GS review.. who’d have guessed! 😂

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Never ridden a F series GS

[@DeanElcome]

@@BaronVonGrumble would you consider one to go alongside your 1250 considering the the top ones might be considered too ‘lardy’ for proper off-road shits & giggles?

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

They had to tell him it was a gsx-r... then he arrived to this

[@BaronVonGrumble]

​@@DeanElcome i personally love the boxer and this bike is only a few kgs lighter than the new r1300 ❤

[@BobJones20001]

​@@starfox_wr-45e93That's eff in gold. 💯

[@themorganator]

Perkins and Statham really are smashing it at the moment. You've got to hand it to them - they really have nailed their segment. Don't change a thing guys!

[@naranjalorange8584]

If you put some bluetac behind your ears, you'll be able to get your whole head up there

[@iainamurray]

"No panic just yet OH JESUS, F*CK ME!" Classic.

[@Rendall98]

We do love a Baron video

[@stevofoz]

So much quality new bike content coming from the 44T stable of late. Nice to see Baron having a laugh in an environment we wouldn't normally expect. Cracking review Chris!

[@Nexus-6]

Great to see Chris back in his natural environment, riding on the dirt. 😅

[@eflanagan1921]

Riding ? oh ok ! thought you said something else.

[@fridtjofsther8941]

Dropping bikes in the for even

[@stuartcollins9668]

Sue Perkins.

[@paulyflyer8154]

Much prettier and infinitely funnier though.

[@pistonburner6448]

In civil or criminal court?

[@shaneenticott6490]

Eating gherkins

[@ChrisPlow]

Looks like they’ve done a good job on that. I’ve never understood big 1000cc + for off road adventure. I have a Tiger 900 pro with a few extra bits and knobblies it’s the bee’s proverbial knees

[@jonnyvt6602]

You on an off roader is like most of us on a track day!!

[@alfie6426]

Looks way better than the 1300 imo, and probably more sensible if you want to actually adventure on it too.

[@20cent]

Agree, but it is cheaper, so the big GS guys won't consider it

[@duffman5z]

14l fuel is a dealbreaker for me😢 But apparently there is an aircooled GS in the works that should be lighter as well 🧐

[@gordonatkins9135]

Hi Chris you look and sound happy 🎉 good review

[@bushpig6837]

How do you like the Arai XD4? I remember thinking when you were boiling on your Balkans trip that you'd have been cooler with a different helmet. I love mine, the extra airflow and wider eye opening.

[@NickyLong89]

Good to see you doing some off road stuff Chrissy! Great video as always.

[@benkelly2190]

A nice bloke doing a good job of work! Quilty review my man!

[@reverendhoover]

Does the plastic tank + E10 petrol = a big balloon?

[@pauln6803]

Plastic tanks expand no matter what fuel blend goes into them.

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

Rode mates last weekend, its a good bike and its good for the offroad riders with that enduro pro package..

[@gattigatozza]

That tail section looks like it was forgotten at first and than 2 days before launch someone welded few pipes together and painted it.

[@izvr]

Perhaps but it's lightweight. Also I do like the taillights on this one which I can't say for the other BMWs

[@obyone67]

looks great! wtf

[@haroonkhan8179]

Missed you Chris! I dont mind watching Fagan but seeing you makes my heart melt 😂❤❤❤😊

[@faceedgewoodworking]

Second section was great. UK roads but with added sunshine (pot holes, crap surface with the occasional nice sweeper)

[@trailcheff]

Great review on a stock bike. What happens when you put some weight on that tail end? Enduro means packing up that tail with camping gear. How does that effect the ride?

[@billystylish]

Would be nice if BMW could clear up the details regarding manufacturing of the 900cc platform now that it’s getting popular. The price point suggests not made in Berlin, some online sources say built by Rotax in Austria, others point to Loncin in China.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Everyone needs to get used to global supply chains, or pay the price - I think that its almost impossible to find any kind of complex manufacturing which is solely manufactured by one nation. Sure, it could all be manufactured and built in UK for example but it would be £40,000.

[@humanbeing1675]

F 900 GS is assembled in Berlin. Loncin in China produces on behalf of BMW the motor ( for all f-series bikes) and delivers it to Berlin. Production sites in Thailand and Brazil produce only for the local market.

[@billystylish]

@@FortyFourTeeth certain minor aspects of the bike can be made in China (mirrors, exhaust, etc). A component as crucial as the engine, however, being made in China deters me from buying. Would rather pay a little extra for quality, and I’m sure a lot of other consumers feel the same when it comes to their money.

[@chrishart8548]

​@billystylish nearly 10 years of this Chinese engine now it doesn't seem to be a problem.

[@mbal4052]

@@billystylishnah

[@SickBikeDude]

Nice looking bike for sure! Better looking than the 1300 gs/gsa But I’m lost on the $473 dollar paint job for something that would be going off road? How much are replacement fairings I wonder? T7 full plastics are only $209 usd and paint free.

[@flamintasty]

Excellent video 😊 The bike is not for me though. If I was interested in buying a bike like that, it would be the Ducati Desert X. But I do love it when Chris is out of his comfort zone. Have a comment and a like for the Al Gore Rhythm, for a thoroughly spiffing video and a job well done 👍

[@Villani_AV]

The f900 family just sounds so fucking good

[@TimRHillard]

You lucky dog🐶🐶

[@samherbert647]

A Plastic fuel tank might be an issue long term, I've owned 2 bikes with plastic tanks and both swelled up due to new fuels we have in the UK, hopefully BMW has a solution for this

[@russelliow]

Ive got a question for you. Which of the current adv bikes could survive being dropped off road without suffering a holed engine case or very expensive fuel tank?

[@revanslacey]

Why not make it shaft drive?

[@robertjames3378]

Fine review,pitty they don’t do a really good touring screen and show it with some luggage to suit.A better alternative to the gsa which is too heavy and bulky and doesn’t have the chassis upgrades.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

there is the Adventure version which i really wanted to ride which has all that... but its heavier than an R1300 GS...

[@steveman1982]

Busy time of the year for you guys :)

[@petersykes8891]

No panic just yet “OH FUCK”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲love it 44 teeth are officially awesome 👍👍

[@pjsmiddleton1]

Great review. @chris you should Google the attack position. You’d feel a lot happier

[@mikecain565]

Great mix of roads for the afternoon stage,

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

I am still happy I went for the KTM SMT, as i dont go off road at all... But this was a close second choice for sure...

[@peterkoning21]

Always remember the golden off road mantra; When in doubt, open the throttle !

[@Rossi593]

Great “abandon ship” moment! And on to that sticky-out massively expensive to replace Akro. Why have it so vulnerable (like pretty much everyone else)? Perhaps because they’re massively marked up, a cynic might think? I’m a mere 5’8” (your height in the 70s in my platforms) so I’m guessing that standing is pretty good? I hate being bent over the bars which “enduro” bikes seem to force.

[@woweeoi11]

Very nice Sir! Interesting how the real "Adventure" segment has moved into the higher middle cc class of bikes. I'm not taking my 1290SA on anything more than a smooth dirt road. We'll see if manufacturers continue the trend and go lighter still

[@Harry-lv6bh]

The start to this video made me miss your permission to torque series even more… think I’m gunna have to watch it again

[@jamesmuz]

F900 comparable to Desertx you tested ?

[@Mike_B_724]

I just wish the manufactures would build something truly mid-sized. It's embarrassing that the KLR dinosaur is the only mid-sized adv on the market.

[@jesuschrist7169]

Go buy the Suzuki V-Strom 650xt and stop crying

[@Mike_B_724]

@@jesuschrist7169 were you high when you wrote that? The glorified commuter without the glory? Surely you jest.

[@_Makanko_]

Tuareg?

[@jesuschrist7169]

@Mike_B_724 aww poor baby doesn't know how to ride 🤣

[@gatisspetersonss]

Is there smthg wrong with German engineered engine assembled China? Is your iphone or pc any different?

[@shuttlefish59]

That was great Chris. Made me wanna be there. :) good review, engaging and fun.b

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice attempt and review Chris. Thank you. These bikes are always a compromise. If I’ve got dirt in mind then I’ll grab a couple of mates and tow them to a destination with proper dirt specific bikes. Plus having children that aren’t old enough to get a license then it’s also a good way of teaching them the basics. Possibly just one reason why a country with a relatively low population has produced so many world champions in several categories. Australia.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Compromise or Versatile?....

[@TommieTrumper-TFC1200]

The dirk king returns and I can’t believe the bike fell over like the R1 all on its own in Rutland 😂😂

[@cgracing8993]

A little suggestion when you offer up some bikes to be used as direct competitors would it be possible to have them shown in the video to give an understanding of what you are talking about! When it comes to these different styles of bikes my knowledge is very limited!

[@jecsah]

How does this middle weight compare to the big boy gs that went around the world with boorman? Edit: old was 85hp at 505lbs. This is 105hp at 485lbs.

[@williamzoom]

In a few years when they depreciate I will have one!

[@C1Rob1990]

The rearbrake pedal too low, gearshifter too high is the exact problem i had on my F800s... guess its a bmw thing then. Like the look of this one!

[@casterofchaos]

Same on the R9T... BMW thing indeed

[@paul.vanhout57]

For sale, slightly used F900GS demo bike - only down a “few” times🙂. Well done!

[@gmc677]

I'd love to hear BMW's justification for getting rid of taillights. Do their test riders never go on public roads?

[@TheDaemon66]

Spain and Portugal your new home?

[@stephenchapman8344]

Nasty spill mate. Hope you were ok. Nice bike. 👍

As I understood from reviews this bike could be much better as a rival to T7 with 700 and compr.11. It has too much excess power that is not needed for the task at all, and reduces reliability.

[@failsafebiker]

The question I wanted you to answer was Is it better than a DesertX??

[@chrishart8548]

It's a fair bit cheaper.

[@Oliverlikesbikes]

Nice use of "whoa leslie" not heard one of those for a while

[@hexafoe]

would you have it over the Tiger 900 RP?

[@russcattell955i]

I'll stick with my Tiger 955i thanks.

[@mike569112]

This bike looks awesome.

[@Bobby-wn5yr]

I really like it, but the weirdest thing happened to me - I test rode a CFMoto 800mt at a ride day a couple of weeks ago and it had CarPlay built in. I’d never thought of CarPlay on a bike before and I don’t really want the CF moto but with all the shit and pain in the arse GPS units and systems on bikes and such I decided I’m not buying any new adventure bike until they have CarPlay and android auto lol. It’s funny it’s such a small thing but as soon as I saw it I was like ‘yep that’s the future it’ll be standard on everything in a few years, no point buying a new bike without it’.

[@silotx]

The honda crf1100 has it.

[@Bobby-wn5yr]

@@silotx I know, and I think it’s going to filter down pretty fast. The AT is pretty niche for me, and I don’t think CarPlay is a feature I would buy a bike *for* that I wasn’t already very interested in, but having now experienced it I do think I probably won’t be buying a new bike until it comes in - new bikes just aren’t that different to 5 year old ones for me otherwise lol. I actually got a cheap Chinese CarPlay unit for my existing bike off Amazon. Cost about ~$200 but that’s still a lot less than the old zumo xt I had that was terrible 90% of the time and amazing 10% lol. Only had it a couple of weeks but so far pretty good.

[@jesuschrist7169]

Well done actually being open to changing your mind.

[@GL0BETREKKER]

The rear frame looks weird, like some fairings fell off during the ride or something..

[@bwhobackk]

Very suspiciously close to the headlight that's been on the little G310R since 2020 model year.

[@chrishart8548]

I've heard it's the same unit. I think it looks OK.

[@bwhobackk]

Same, probably doesn't have the lean lighting thing on it then but honestly it doesn't do a whole lot. @@chrishart8548

[@DaJungleDred]

Awesome review!!!! I love my adventure but I am leaning towards a lighter bike for the more off roadie stuff - Not that I ever do it but you know...In my head I am off road god 😂

[@ryanj3533]

What a great review

[@VittorioSergi]

it's no goat, is it an Ibex?

[@nazhif1]

its got headlights from its adopted Indian younger brother the 310GS...

[@gringostyl]

Good video, I want one

[@Jake-yy9fg]

I did think that front tyre looked a bit scarce on grip for off road 😂 it immediately flopped at the first sign of trouble.

[@jesuschrist7169]

Rider issue 😂

[@thepub245]

Dunlop D606 on the rear, Pirelli MT 21 on the front.

[@daveansell6212]

Tiny plastic tank is a deal breaker.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

why? Its got loads of range, is considerably lighter and will be better in a drop? You can get the F900 Adventure with a larger tank if you want, but its actually heavier than a r1300GS...

[@GizmoTours]

As someone looking at the F800 GS, this video was helpful. Thanks for getting off the road Chris and getting out of your comfort to show us the F 900 GS

[@chrishart8548]

What do you think of the old f800gs 2008-2015

[@GizmoTours]

@chrishart8548 Don't know much about them tbh, I have my A2 licence so I just started looking into BMW as I thought they were all too big for my licence. Ive been looking at the newer models of the F 800 GS / 750s / 850s.

[@jondreifus281]

I’m also looking at the 800. Can’t find a new 750 anymore. And thoughts?

[@chrishart8548]

@@jondreifus281 it's basically the same bike other than the extra 50cc the f700 was 75hp f750 was 77hp the f800 I believe is 80hp.

[@skts2610]

Brilliant, looks like a bit of a giggle…

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

I think Chris needs a weekend in Wales for some off roading tutorial lol or get him down to the ABR festival on the 42km bridgestone trail, that was good to watch, the 900 looks to a good bike, shame about the weight saving is majority from the reduction on the fuel tank though, you'll be lucky to make 120 miles on a tank going 70mph

[@FortyFourTeeth]

youd get a lot more than 120 miles out of it, we did 180 just on this road test section with people bouncing off the limiter..

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

@FortyFourTeeth wow that is impressive then on the fueling, I was worried reducing the weight on the fuel tank would impede the mileage a lot, that is great 👍 to hear then.

[@philipalbon3192]

How much £ , is one of these ?

[@chrishart8548]

£11,995. Or £15k for the one seen in the video.

[@andrewjohnson6297]

£15 grand I’d rather go down the Ktm option but that’s just me or a tenere touring and more off rd capabilities for 3 to 4 g less

[@BaronVonGrumble]

£11,995

[@pistonburner6448]

I'd rather get a spiced-up Yamaha DT 125R or WR450F and have enough money left over to take your mother out for dinner.

[@rideroll9609]

In mid section travel bike I would choose Norden 901 every time

[@LushmanGB]

Chicken tonight 😂😂 glad to see it is not just me that says it

[@rigman70]

Great review ta

[@colesthelol]

Is it just me or are you leaning a bit over the bars when standing up? Other than that, looks alright. Although the price is kinda eye-watering...

[@pauln6803]

It's a thing when you're a big lad.

[@Jonathan-yd8ud]

Bike prices these days 😮

[@olly2884]

è stato fantastico grazie grazie

[@stevereyes]

Be much nicer looking up front if the mud guard was half way up the forks

[@stewart8127]

11k for a dirtbike?

[@jesuschrist7169]

It's ok to say you can't afford it

[@stewart8127]

@@jesuschrist7169 i can and its not

[@InsanitiesBrother]

I could be wrong, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it's a motorbike.

[@TheJmebe]

Better than the 1200, 1250, 1300 for virtually everyone

[@pistonburner6448]

Hey Perkins: it's spring, not fall!

[@timrodierides]

Good falling off tbf. 9/10

[@gonzosk8966]

A bike Always Needs 180 HP (I have little to no experience off road) But they always need a buck 80.

[@pauln6803]

180 is nice on a clear sunny day on an empty, twisty road, but that environment is nigh on rocking horse shit rare in modern day Britain. For what I face on a usual ride, 60-70 rear wheel horsepower is perfect until multi lane A roads and motorways.

[@gonzosk8966]

@pauln6803 my all time favorite riding is exploring the tiny back back roads (often ending up with a confused farmers driveway. Lots of sharp 90⁰ bends at mabie 15 mph? My Tuono is great for this. As is my 85 kawasaki 454.

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

A really nice car price money for that!!! and the motorcycle industry wonder why sales are through the floor

[@BaronVonGrumble]

What new "really nice car" can you get for £12k? 😅

[@chrishart8548]

A 1.0 litre hyundai i10 cost £16,700 now that's the starting price.

[@rsole65]

What’s with the end can hanging out in the middle of nowhere 😜

[@atommi1]

"these big ones are not for enduro" Pol Tarres enters the chat

[@browners_28]

Happy Chris is great to see but my favourite Chris is ‘hungover and moody after hotel las Vegas’ Chris.

[@jesuschrist7169]

Im just here to read all the crying from people that can't afford to buy it anyway 😂

[@daystate123]

I couldn't afford the insurance let alone the bike 😂

[@darkiee69]

"It's not a horse, and it's not a donkey, it's somewhere in the middle." So, it's a mule then?

[@eflanagan1921]

Pretty funny so far 20 min , Bike as expected quite good, heavy and pricy !

[@stefanjagger]

14kg less weight and Akro exhaust as standard jeez

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

And parallel twin motors in my experience as they’re slow and dull (apart from a TRX850 with a set of flatslides)

[@jesuschrist7169]

Sounds like you have Nil experience!

[@alrightdave6135]

​@@jesuschrist7169agreed

[@GameWinner85]

hm, probably would go with Suzuki 1000gx :) k5, more road bike.

[@jezzasidewinder5993]

Sit down boy!!!!!

[@matthewlake4913]

Looks like BMW gunning for the Tuareg / Tenere market.

[@gpzfan5272]

30bhp more than those bikes, so probably a class above

[@hansiwurst7492]

The sheer amount of excuses after laying it down … 😅

[@alrightdave6135]

Very expensive and very heavy for a middle weight..230 kg. £15,000.

[@chrishart8548]

F900gs 219kg

[@SuffolkZX]

Wow £15k for a parallel twin, great video though