Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Bmw F 900 Xr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 Xr
Bmw F 900 Xr
Horsepower (hp)
165 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
219 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm)
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm (2020+ gen)
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited)
200 km/h
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen)
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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