BMW F 900 GS launched at Rs 13.75 lakh

The BMW F 900 GS replaces the F 850 GS and will be positioned below BMW’s flagship ADV, the R 1300 GS.

BMW Motorrad has launched the F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure in India. The ADVs are priced at Rs 13.75 lakh and Rs 14.75 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. The bikes will be imported via the CBU route, and deliveries will begin next month.

The BMW F 900 GS replaces the F 850 GS and will be positioned below BMW’s flagship ADV, the R 1300 GS. The new model is lighter and gets a few modifications and improvements. It has a redesigned plastic fuel tank, a shorter front beak and a flatter LED headlamp. It has a single-piece seat, wire-spoke wheels and a rugged skid plate.

The F 900 GS Adventure comes with a larger fuel tank and a slightly larger seat. Both variants get LED lighting, a 6.5-inch digital instrument console, riding modes, power modes, traction control, ABS and a bi-directional quick-shifter.

The F 900 GS is powered by an 895cc twin-cylinder engine that delivers 103 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 93 Nm @ 6,750 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike comes with an upside-down fork at the front and an aluminium dual swing arm with an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by dual discs at the front and a single disc at the rear.