2021 Bmw F 900 XR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Bmw's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Bmw F 900 XR relies on a 895 cc (54.6 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 103.3 HP (75.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 92 Nm (67.9 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 115.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the F 900 XR measures 219 kg (483 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 369 km (229 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Bmw archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2020 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
115.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~369 km (229 mi)
Engine
Displacement895.0 ccm (54.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power103.3 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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