Bmw F 900 Xr vs Bmw S 1000 Xr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 900 Xr vs Bmw S 1000 Xr. Bmw F 900 Xr: 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw S 1000 Xr: 165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm) hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 900 Xr
Bmw S 1000 Xr
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
165 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm)
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm (2020+ gen)
Top Speed
200 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 900 Xr
7.8/10
"A genuinely accomplished all-rounder that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Excellent all-day ergonomics
+Strong low-down torque
+Premium TFT display
Cons
−Rear suspension softens early
−Fork seals leak prematurely
−Dealer servicing costs sting
Bmw S 1000 Xr
8.5/10
"The benchmark sports-tourer if you can stomach BMW running costs."
Pros
+Savage yet manageable power
+Electronics package genuinely impressive
+Comfortable two-up touring
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fuel economy disappoints hard riders
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