New BMW F 900 GS The Adventure Moniker

The F 800 GS is the entry-level bike, featuring a downtuned version of the new, more powerful motor and new standard equipment. The main platform-the F 900 GS-sports more focus on off-road experiences as well as weight reduction, higher output and more standard equipment. The F 900 GS Adventure is aimed at short and long- distance touring riders, whether they venture off-road or not.
Central to the platform is the new 895cc parallel twin, which BMW says produces 105 crank horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 68.6 pound-feet or torque at 6,750 rpm. Those figures drop to 87 hp at 6,750 rpm and 67 lb-ft at 6,750 for the F 800 GS. This is the same engine used in the F 900 R and XR models. The F 900 GS comes in more than 30 pounds lighter than the previous F 850 GS, which for many riders seeking middleweight ADV bikes will be a huge benefit.
As far as the new engine goes, Christian Geis, Project Manager for the F-series GSes, said, “In addition to significantly higher peak output and more torque, the new engine in the GS models of the F series provides noticeably more pulling power and acceleration. This benefits the rider not only on the road, but also off the road.” The cylinder’s bore grew by 2mm, and with updated heads and new forged pistons, BMW achieved a compression ratio of 13.1:1 to benefit the 270/450 degree firing order. Despite the higher compression, BMW says the F 900 GS uses Active Knock Control to be able to use a wider variety of gasoline, making the platform more conducive to off-the-beaten-path travel. Add to that counterweight shaft in front of and behind the crankshaft, dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and an anti-hopping wet clutch connected to the six-speed transmission, and riders are looking at what could be the smoothest-feeling GS bikes ever. Gear Shift Assist Pro is available as an option to further streamline the riding experience.
The new bikes sport a trellis-style steel frame using the engine as a stressed member, as well as full LED lighting and a 6.5-inch TFT Bluetooth-capable dash display. An adjustable shift lever makes off-road riding a little easier, and of course all the bikes come standard with heated grips, hand protection and the ability to connect a variety of luggage. The standard Rain and Road riding modes are present and take advantage of Dynamic Traction Control, and otionally available Riding Modes Pro gives the rider access to Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes, all with configurable Engine Drag Torque Control possibilities.