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The new 2024 BMW F 900 GS muscles into Motorrad’s enduro lineup with a bigger engine with more power, revised styling, and upgraded suspension. (BMW/)BMW Motorrad is updating its midrange adventure bikes with the introduction of the 2024 F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure, both of which receive significant improvements to their standard feature lists as well as a bigger engine with more power, compared to the outgoing F 850 GS bikes. We’re talking about the addition of a bigger twin-cylinder engine which boosts capacity to 895cc and serves up what BMW says is better riding dynamics. There’s also a styling refresh and the drastic weight reduction of more than 30 pounds on the standard F 900 GS, along with the addition of fully adjustable suspension components for both models.Slim and trim: In the process of getting new bodywork, a narrower tailsection, and a new plastic gas tank, the F 900 GS managed to drop more than 30 pounds. (BMW/)With the new inline twin-cylinder engine, the F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure get a 42cc bump in displacement, while also benefiting from a significant increase in peak power, with a claimed output of 105 hp at 8,500 rpm (a full 10 hp more than the previous mill) as well as what BMW says is a fuller torque curve—now 68.6 lb.-ft at 6,750 rpm—with better acceleration. As before, the liquid-cooled engine has four valves per cylinder and twin overhead cams with a pair of counterrotating balance shafts to snuff out vibes. BMW says the engine’s 270/450-degree firing interval also pumps out a more pleasing sound, if that matters to you.Related: 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure MC Commute ReviewReshaped tank and repositioned footpegs and handlebar enhance ergos for off-road use. New longer-travel adjustable 43mm Showa USD fork also helps in that regard. (BMW/)Both F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure are built around a bridge-type frame made of welded steel parts which integrates the engine as a supporting element, but it’s the base F 900 GS that receives the lion’s share of the other updates here, with a dynamic new face-lift, better off-road capability, and lower weight. A key revamp comes in the form the F 900 GS’ redesigned plastic fuel tank—now 3.8 gallons—which allows for the slimmer design (and only loses 0.5 liter of capacity in the process) and, when combined with the restyled side panels and new radiator trim, gives the whole package a sleeker look. The entire rear section has also been reworked to be narrower (and 5 pounds lighter) than the outgoing F 850 model, a quality emphasized by a sporty rear Akrapovič muffler, which also helps shave the weight to 483 pounds (claimed).A 6.5-inch TFT display allows access to ride modes as well as Dynamic Traction Control and ABS Pro. Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) is an option for the Adventure model. (BMW/)The other key upgrade targets suspension components, with both bikes receiving fully adjustable 43mm upside-down forks from Showa, good for 9.1 inches of travel. The preload- and rebound-adjustable rear shock, meanwhile, is good for an also-healthy 8.5 inches of travel, and for the F 900 GS, you can upgrade to a fully adjustable ZF Sachs unit.The F 900 GS’ ergonomic triangle got some tweaks, with footrests moved lower and the handlebar now in a higher handlebar position. Along with the newly reshaped fuel tank, the arrangement provides clear advantages in off-road scenarios, especially when riding standing up on rough terrain. The gearshift lever is now adjustable and the rear brake has been repositioned for better access in off-road riding stints too.The 2024 BMW F 900 Adventure drops some weight and adds the new engine and suspension, but retains its larger 6-gallon fuel tank and bulkier tailsection. (BMW/)Both bikes receive LED headlights with a larger low beam for better illumination as well as the 6.5-inch full-color TFT display to access the upgraded electronics package.We saw two riding modes offered in the F series already with Rain and Road as standard, but now Dynamic Traction Control DTC and cornering-optimized ABS Pro are included. New options also include Riding Modes Pro which provides additional riding modes, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and engine drag torque control, all now available as optional equipment from the factory.If that’s not enough off-roadiness for you, the F 900 GS can be upgraded further with the Enduro Pro package, which gets you a fully adjustable titanium nitride-coated upside-down fork, a fully adjustable central spring strut, and adjustable handlebar risers as well as an M Endurance chain.The taller, heavier F 900 GS Adventure also gets LED headlights and new side panels, and has heated grips and an aluminum engine guard as standard. (BMW/)Meanwhile, the BMW F 900 GS Adventure retains its larger, 6-gallon tank and beefier tailsection (which comes with a luggage rack) but adds the new engine, fully adjustable Showa fork, LED headlights, new side panels, heated grips, an aluminum engine guard, and the new Ride Pro equipment package. Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) electronic suspension is available as optional equipment for the Adventure.Believe it or not, the titanium Akrapovič muffler on the 2024 F 900 GS is standard equipment. (BMW/)The new F 900 GS is available as a basic version in Blackstorm Metallic with an MSRP of $13,495, as a Passion model version in São Paulo Yellow solid paint, and as a GS Trophy version in Light White solid paint/Racing Blue metallic. The new F 900 GS Adventure is available as a basic variant in Blackstorm Metallic starting at an $14,195 MSRP and as a Ride Pro model variant in White Aluminum Matte. Both models have been confirmed for the US market and should be available now.Motorcyclist Magazine will be at its official U.S. press introduction next week. Stay tuned for live editorial on this product via our official Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels.The 2024 BMW F 900 GS in Passion trim. (BMW/)The 2024 BMW F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure in LightWhite Racing Blue (GS) and Ride Pro/White Aluminum (Adventure). (BMW/)
