The BMW F 900 XR has been launched in the Philippines. The touring-oriented sibling of the BMW F 900 R costs PHP 975,000 which converts to INR 14.84 lakh. BMW Motorrad’s original plan was to introduce the F 900 XR in the Southeast Asian country last year. However, things got off track because of the global Covid-19 situation. In India, the BMW F 900 XR was launched in May 2020. It now retails at INR 10.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
Unlike the litre-class BMW S 1000 XR, the
F 900 XR uses a twin-cylinder engine. It is an 895cc liquid-cooled mill that
produces 105 hp of maximum power at 8,750 rpm and 92 Nm of peak torque at 6,500
rpm. The German motorcycle manufacturer has tuned the engine such that 87 Nm of
torque is available from as low as 4,500 to 8,500 rpm. To ensure that the
engine performs smoothly, BMW Motorrad has added two opposed counterbalance
shafts. For the transmission, there is a slick, 6-speed gearbox.
While the F 900 R comes with a single
headlight setup, the F 900 XR features a twin-headlamp unit which gels with the
semi-fairing of the sports tourer. The windscreen is reasonably-sized and
should be able to provide decent protection at higher speeds. The 6.5-inch fully-digital
TFT instrument cluster is capable of displaying a plethora of information. It
also has BMW Motorrad connectivity.
For the suspension, a set of 43mm USD
forks at the front with 170mm travel and rear monoshock with 172mm travel are
available. The braking comes from a pair of disc brakes at the front and a
single disc brake at the rear. For safety, switchable ABS is included as
standard. Other elements that come as standard include two riding modes - Rain
and Road - and Automatic Stability Control.
In the Philippines, the BMW F 900 XR has
two colour options - Galvanic Gold Metallic and Racing Red.