New 2024 BMW F900 GS | First Ride Impressions

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3 ай бұрын

BMW has released its new F900 GS which looks like it could be a serious contender for the middleweight adventure crown! So I popped down to Barnstormer BMW Alton for a quick first ride review!
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@TheTommyKay 3 ай бұрын

The 900 BMW models are kinda like clotted cream. Its delicious but you know that something is spoilt. That LONCIN motor on a 15k+ BMW doesnt sit well

@IanSixbikes-by6ei 3 ай бұрын

Great review, really do like the look of the new F900GS so much so I am taking one for a test ride next week. One thing that always makes me chuckle is nowadays we refer to a 900CC Adventure Bike with 105bhp on tap as a middle weight, it wasn't that long ago that a 105bhp 900CC bike was classed as a heavy weight superbike 😀

@khakimzhanmiras 3 ай бұрын

it’s much lighter than a 990adv if that’s what you are referencing.

@Broken-six 3 ай бұрын

Great review, as usual! I’m 6’2” 230 lbs. love the fact I’m not the only one that looks like a bear on a tricycle! 😂😂😂😂 thanks man!!

@joshr1444 3 ай бұрын

Looks good, but that tank size is not thought out.

@SPM1966SPM 3 ай бұрын

Another interesting and engaging review. Many thanks for posting Chopsy, much appreciated.

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏👍

@garyhutson6361 3 ай бұрын

Great vid buddy, I'm waiting on my test ride. Went in bmw Northampton couple months ago to book it in.. 👍🏼

@n22pdf 3 ай бұрын

Great review Chops.. this looks awesome wow.. great job BMW :) Pete

@wattie1050 3 ай бұрын

Nice one chopsy , I think your heading for an adventure bike in your garage soon😁 you have been a busy bee recently on here ! Great stuff keep it up mate .👍

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Wattie! 😄👍

@loneridar 3 ай бұрын

Great review

@frodoadventures 3 ай бұрын

I had a good look at one when my 1250 was having a service. It appeals as its lighter to push around and will go off road. Need to see what luggage is available for the touring side of things. Great review again Chopsy.

@ride4adventure 3 ай бұрын

My '23 890 AR was a bit firm initially but I softened the suspension settings front and rear and it made a big difference on the road. That's what we pay for and it works when used.

@trevorjames3690 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Im not in the market for an adventure bike till the end of the year but im definitely interested in this GS 900 enduro and im also going to test ride the GS 1300.

@LoneAmigo17 3 ай бұрын

there also doing a low version apparently 65 mm lower for the shorter rider , great video again Chopsy 😉👍

@DB71170 3 ай бұрын

So Baron has gone to Vines & you've slotted into Bahnstormers lol. Nice medium size adventure!

@joshr1444 3 ай бұрын

Sloppy seconds.

@tomriley_bike 3 ай бұрын

@@joshr1444Choppy seconds

@darrenwarrick8865 3 ай бұрын

Rode this last Saturday...more you ride it the better it seemed to get...much more manoeuvrable than my 1200 GS.....imagine it would be superb off road..

@AdyRider 3 ай бұрын

Saved for later, looking forward to this one ….

@neilcole3406 3 ай бұрын

Yep, nice bike might try one!

@johna6968 3 ай бұрын

That bit more classy than the competition, really nice

@woodywood3388 3 ай бұрын

Nah. I‘d still prefer a 900 Rally Pro.

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

@@woodywood3388I’m with you 👍 This this is a 🐖

@lestersmyth692 3 ай бұрын

Looks the business for sure, that engine has been around for a few years in the 900 XR (made in China) rated at 105 bhp so nothing new there. The seat looks like a complete plank for long distance but no doubt they’ll offer a comfort variant for a fee of course. Thanks Mr LCR 👍

@deanharris9331 3 ай бұрын

For more of a off road machine this bike makes perfect sense. BMW do a green and black colour scheme with a red sub frame, which really floats my boat.....looks sick. Great review again Chops 👏

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

Sick is exactly what I was thinking 😂

@chadgruver4423 3 ай бұрын

If I didn't travel two up on my GS Adventure I'd move to a middleweight. Plenty of power, range , and fun.

@bencatt6246 3 ай бұрын

You guessed it. I was racking my brains for the film…thought for a minute it was Porky’s. Thanks for jogging the memory. Great reviews Chops. Keep them coming 👍👍👍

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

😁😁👍

@dean-does-stuff-81 3 ай бұрын

I almost waited to ride the 900 gs, but I decided the 890 SMT was more suited to ragging about dur to the wheel set up. (plus, I am a bit over the BMW costs) Very happy with my KTM.

@IvonaFlakus 2 ай бұрын

I’m still figuring it out between those two 🫣😬 Still can’t choose 🤧

@brothermist0 3 ай бұрын

That off center seam down the tank cover... I can't un-see it and it would drive me absolutely insane, couldn't own it.

@roadwarrior8560 3 ай бұрын

I know, why do they do stuff like that? like the divers face on the tracer 900, just couldn't own one. horrible.

@junderwoituk 3 ай бұрын

yeah ditto... Why?

@lestersmyth692 3 ай бұрын

OMG I’ve just revisited the video based on your comment absolutely horrendous what were they thinking 😂

@lestersmyth692 3 ай бұрын

I’m in no rush to offload my GS 1250 for one.

@kevinhall9168 3 ай бұрын

I'd hate it if it was in the middle to be honest. I think it would look cheap and nasty. Maybe a second mirrored seem on the otherside would keep us both happy?

@Scouse.Malinois 3 ай бұрын

14-15k for a decent one of these. Just go by a 1250 TE

@geoffstrebel2808 3 ай бұрын

I'm going to say right here and now that my F850GS is still really great! Wish I didn't have to sell it but I'm going sailing so...

@philipfisher4244 3 ай бұрын

Any luggage options as the previous model could be fitted with vario panniers?

@brucekendall52 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a great improvement on the 850GS.Brakes still look a little wishy washy compared with say the 900 Rally Pro,Thanks.

@tomriley_bike 3 ай бұрын

Great video Chopsy, really enjoyed this one. Will you be riding the F900GSA? Also, do you use the microphone on the media mod or are you using a separate one plugged into it?

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Actually thinking of trying it next week if people are interested? Yes I'm using the media mod with a lav mic plugged in 👍

@tomriley_bike 3 ай бұрын

@@LambChopRidesabsolutely interested - I'm currently riding an F900XR (2023) and would be interested to know how they compare.

@bencatt6246 3 ай бұрын

“ I’d buy that for a dollar “ Brilliant. Haven’t heard that for a while 👍👍😂

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Haha child of the 80's plus a Robocop fan eh 😁👍

@bakedbeanzontoast9078 3 ай бұрын

My mate is mad on BMW's he's got a Porsche GT3, BMW HP2 & HP4 and a Ducati 999R ( his late Dad's bike bought from new ), we went to Nurburgring me and mate on our SDR 1290's and he on HP4, the year before Covid hit, my favourite is the HP 2 I really like the boxer twins they look so good, Great review as always Chops,👍👍👍👍👍

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍

@moonrakercbr1649 3 ай бұрын

Before splash cash on the 1300 GS have been waiting to have a go on the 900 Adventure as I have a hunch it is all I really need and I can splash the extra $10,000 AUD on having an adventure.

@johnterry804 3 ай бұрын

Loverly bike good video! Do a back to back comparison with Triumph 900s??

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

Not even in the same class as Triumph 🤦‍♂️

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Will do 👍

@johnterry804 3 ай бұрын

@@ChrisSauer-oe5ve really have you rode this one?

@martythompson6509 3 ай бұрын

I'd be interested to see the specs on it. In particular, the steering head angle and the trail numbers. As well as the weight distribution. I had the XR900. Sold it for a few reasons. Two of which were it was very top heavy and the steering head angle was 29.5 degrees which made it very cumbersome in the tight stuff. Super stable, but horrible at slow speeds. An Indian chief Dark horse is half a degree faster steering...😂😂

@ragerider6283 3 ай бұрын

Nice review. Looks decent. Out of interest, when you referenced the V-strom, did you mean the 800 DE or the 1050 DE? The reason I ask is that it sits inbetween them but feels like it's in the 800 category. However, it's probably closer matched with the 1050 in terms of power, & spec etc. Price wise it's also not far off either once the BMW is spec'd up a bit.

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Yes 800 I was referring too 👍

@jimmyrottencauli 2 ай бұрын

Thats a nice bike 👍

@RSVRusso 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video chops. I'm thinking about this bike... currently own an Aprilia Tuareg so would love to see a comparison.

@AfricaTwinZA 3 ай бұрын

Why would you consider downgrading?

@RSVRusso 3 ай бұрын

@@AfricaTwinZAdo you mean downgrading? If so, that's an interesting comment although a move from the Aprilia could be seen as a downgrade (the Aprilia is lighter and a lot cheaper). I've got a bit of history with BMW and I'm interested in the comparison because some of the specs are close... the BMW is more powerful by 20hp and heavier by 20kg ish. I'd like to see how they compare.

@AfricaTwinZA 3 ай бұрын

@@RSVRusso ja, sorry, edited, don't buy a bike made in China with a German badge.

@RSVRusso 3 ай бұрын

@@AfricaTwinZAI like your point. It's a bit funny how people used to moan about 'Italian' bikes. Now they are often viewed as better made than fake European made in China bikes...

@nicholasjarrold8649 3 ай бұрын

Very nice bike certainly best looking small adventure bike of all although I do like the t7 but would definitely try this one out do you know how much it is the off road version with everything added that bmw can throw at it be interesting probably 3 to 4 grand more I bet great video be great if you get one long term anyway chopsey ride safe take care 👍👋

@aidenscott71 3 ай бұрын

I'm not into adv bikes but that is a looker!

@stephenchapman8344 3 ай бұрын

Nice bike. 👍

@johanosterberg8177 3 ай бұрын

The exhaust has a bad construction like the T7 , when you drop it , good luck!

@martinhughes9769 3 ай бұрын

Any chance of doing a comparison with this and the Tiger 900, nice looking bike still not a fan of of all these twin cylinder bikes ,but this is a upgrade

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely 👍

@Carlnewman68 3 ай бұрын

Please please do another review, I’m on a 2021 gsa 2021 and I’m liking it , is it time for. Change

@daveb6345 3 ай бұрын

Did you say 14.5lt fuel tank.... That would be a deal breaker for many... Fantastic review as usual mate 😁

@markhiggs5896 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing but the adventure model has a 23L tank.

@daveb6345 2 ай бұрын

@@markhiggs5896 well that's a bit more as to where it should be.😁

@theosager8087 Ай бұрын

Yeah, the fuel range isn't very good on this one. Other reviewers have pointed this out after test rides.

@robertgee8292 3 ай бұрын

BMW are still at it everything the other manufacturers have on standard is a option.I will still be ordering a 900 tiger rally pro better spec and build quality and second hand values are strong 🤔👍

@lestersmyth692 3 ай бұрын

Time to try the Benelli TRK 702 X, something away from mainstream and very affordable 👍

@woodywood3388 3 ай бұрын

What‘s the seat height? Not sure I heard it mentioned in the video.

@patgreenerides 2 ай бұрын

Do you prefer the Tiger 900 Rally Pro🤔

@Stevebarker66 3 ай бұрын

Is this a middleweight adventure bike, or is the R1300GS an overweight adventure bike? Apart from the lack of shaft drive, this is arguably a better bet for true adventure riders. That said, I wouldn't want to replace a shaft final drive in the middle of the desert - a spare chain is easily carried. Are we at the end of an era for the old-school BMW GS format?

@Doppler-kj1lw 2 ай бұрын

Just rode that at Daytona Bike Week. I rode it before riding the 1250GS. It sort of ruined the 1250 for me. the 900 was so much more fun to ride, at least for a short test ride. Much smoother, quieter, and more sporty. It had all the power I needed and more. I even liked the seating position a bit more than the 1250. If you are looking for a midweight then you might want to try the Honda Transalp as well. I rode it and enjoyed it, but to me, the 900 edged it out a bit. Of course if pricing is a huge issue, you’ll go with the Honda hands down.

@JesseW-um8de 3 ай бұрын

Now that I have a fairly small adventurebike 400cc, I struggle to see the point of a big one. Never going to awesome off road, always compromised on road. Big touring bikes are where it's at if I wanted another big bike(which I sort of do).

@ianburton9030 2 ай бұрын

Agree. Adventure bikes should, IMHO, come in under 200 kg (wet). New bikes are like digital cameras. Once they reached 6Mpixels you had enough for 98% of applications. But they keep giving you more, and more, and more...

@fantastic_voyage 3 ай бұрын

Hey chopsy....when are you gonna test the tenere world raid.....?

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Just tested the base version, I can't do justice to the Raid with my offroad skills 😄

@motechRevolution 3 ай бұрын

VogeDSX900 same bike fully loaded €8888 on the road here in Spain

@spotthedogg 2 ай бұрын

What’s with the tires? Shouldn’t they be Karoo4?

@jamesdonoghue5907 3 ай бұрын

Looks nice, but no lightweight at 220kg fuelled with only a 14 litre tank. Usual great vid, thanks Chopsy.

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Good point!

@ronaldellis3888 3 ай бұрын

I sat on it at the Montreal motorcycle show, and I noticed that the foot pegs on the Enduro model are quite far forward and not under your hips. However, the adventure model they are slightly further back in line with your hips. Has anyone else noticed this? Is there a reason for this?thanks for any reply

@trevornixon1006 Ай бұрын

How would you compare it to the Tenere 700?

@davidhall370 3 ай бұрын

Is there a larger can option ?

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Haha, you could fit a bazooka!

@HUSKY7-1 3 ай бұрын

Please remove that thing flapping around on the right hand mirror, driving me crazy......

@marcusgeorge1825 3 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one. It’s often the small things that are important.

@salsadurauk 3 ай бұрын

Is not his bike that’s why he can’t removed.

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Yeah did notice that in the vid, not while riding though 👍

@krisdieber9459 3 ай бұрын

Probably too late mate...

@marcusgeorge1825 3 ай бұрын

@@krisdieber9459 it’s called post editing. It’s something that can be done. Yes it wasn’t Chopsy’s bike so he couldn’t cut it off. Not any significant big deal.

@abitofaviation 3 ай бұрын

Who is producing the engine? Is it the same as on 900XR?

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@kevinwestwood6668 3 ай бұрын

Red bulls New video with Toprak, riding one of these is amazing 🏍️🏍️

@raymorris952 3 ай бұрын

Looks good, much better than the old one, But I'd have the Triumph 900 , that twin is a little bit naa, the triple all day long for me.

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

Only good thing on that bike is the TFT 😂

@jonelvidge9191 3 ай бұрын

Gonna ask my dealer - Lind if I can rake theirs out in next day or so

@HippoDrones Ай бұрын

It is quite an interesting bike this... a lot of money to get dirty, but it does seem like it is the business!

@HippoDrones Ай бұрын

I do wish the other manufacturers would do some magic with their screens like BMW have done on this to reduce buffeting... just wish a clear screen was an option as am not a fan of tinted screens.

@TommyNitro 3 ай бұрын

"Get yourself a cup of tea." Dang it. I'm not British and have coffee. Hope I can still hang out ;)

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Yeah that's fine Tommy 😄👍

@Tec2Nut 3 ай бұрын

It is a nice bike

@RichO1701e 3 ай бұрын

Nice review choppsy, but the 14lt fuel tank is an instant no for me. Definitely happier with my KTM890 adv with a 20lt fuel tank. Similar power levels and spec for much less wallet hurt.

@JayVtec-GAMING 3 ай бұрын

How ya looking on the next hypermotard video chops?

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully not to long, still recording it as I work on the bike 👍

@JayVtec-GAMING 3 ай бұрын

Look forward to it chops!

@tigerick7291 3 ай бұрын

Tubed tubeless tyres?

@red2foot950 2 ай бұрын

Tubless

@DaleMt09sp 3 ай бұрын

Did half consider this but it’s to expensive tbh close to 16k specced up to much competition at a lower price point and pretty much a 20L tank should be the norm for this type of bike Also for a test would it be the desert x the ktm 890 adventure r and the norden expedition maybe the new 2024 base Africa twin

@100868ful 3 ай бұрын

Well not sure if the GS is any good for what it was made for. The bike wasn’t really taken off road or out to any kind of difficult conditions. It’s an adventure bike and it would have been nice to see it performing for why it was designed to do. All I know is from the review is that it does nice on the road and the engine is good.

@trevorwillis3950 3 ай бұрын

What's the word on your restoration projects!? New stuff has its place 😬 but a good old resto 👍🏻

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Hypermotard episode coming Saturday Trevor 👍

@samhill3496 3 ай бұрын

Good looking but one big exception from my garage...

@boblynch7535 3 ай бұрын

Right at the end was what I was waiting for. I’m a Triumph fan and hope to see you on a 24 Tiger Rally Pro.

@LambChopRides 3 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely should be able to test one 👍

@avalanx 3 ай бұрын

It's a whopper, as a KTM fanboy, I'm interested!

@grtbgf 3 ай бұрын

Damn, now it really looks like my dream bike... which means I can't afford one when I wake up.

@somersetlevellersmtb5564 3 ай бұрын

Dident get prices

@ianross225 3 ай бұрын

Nice looking thing except the usual afterthought exhaust slapped on the side. It’s asking to be hit on any drop to the right and a massive bill to fix. Why not a neatly tucked in system? It can’t be beyond the wit of BMWs army of designers.

@thecornishbiker9323 3 ай бұрын

They forgot to put a rear panel on it

@Bornie205 3 ай бұрын

No cruise is a big oversight

@lestersmyth692 3 ай бұрын

I’m sure it’s an option for a price of course.

@ozzi2122 3 ай бұрын

Put off by the 14L fuel tank.

@Oscar240z 3 ай бұрын

Nice bike until it goes wrong - which it will cos it’s a BMW. Also what the hell is that end can for - launching rockets? I’ll but something Japanese for less money that’ll never go wrong thanks. Good video though!

@gregt7927 3 ай бұрын

2019 850 GSA has a 24 litre tank that is a loss of 10 litres, to upgrade to a 900 thats a nah from me

@matthewowen5944 3 ай бұрын

Unless you upgrade to the new 900GSA which has 23 litres (apples v apples)

@inspectorclouseau3880 3 ай бұрын

It does look nice, but I still have a hang up about chinese built and for 14k ?

@MrFosterSan 3 ай бұрын

Everything is built in the far east now, Triumph do and even Honda don't build in Japan exclusively.....they are still good bikes.

@matthewowen5944 3 ай бұрын

KTM/Husqvarna (engines by CFMoto) ......and the list goes on. I couldn't care less if they are making good bikes.

@wakedaze1 3 ай бұрын

I wish it could accept Vario side cases. ☹

@happygilmorides7353 3 ай бұрын

Don't break the clutch lever pal!

@gerrybailey447 2 ай бұрын

Quarter of a ton with a bit of luggage, a middle weight?

@Thegeordiemonkey 3 ай бұрын

Engine looks similar to my Husky nuda 900, which wasa bored out bmw 800 motor, wonder if its the same but tweeked.

@johnalbone3372 3 ай бұрын

Lovely bike built in Berlin

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

You mean 🇨🇳😂

@lestersmyth692 3 ай бұрын

Using countless components and an engine from China 🇨🇳

@markcartwright1176 3 ай бұрын

That’s not 14700 quid bike though chops lol

@talkingrock7011 3 ай бұрын

Plastic fuel tank & mostly made in China is this a bike marketed for the UK buyer , especially for this price I still enjoyed the review Chops

@StimulusContent 3 ай бұрын

I pray they make a supermoto version of this so I can spend all of my money on a poster of it for my wall.

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

😂😂

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

Tiger & Tracer have this beat by miles 🫣😳🤣

@johnterry804 3 ай бұрын

Like to see him do a back to back with those!

@MrFosterSan 3 ай бұрын

Tracer is a pure road bike.......how would you compare them, this is a dual sports adventure?

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

@@MrFosterSanEasy just ride them 🏍️💨🤣

@benkelly2190 3 ай бұрын

Nice! Looks far better than the tiger 900!

@fizzyridertoo 3 ай бұрын

Looks are subjective but I think you're wrong.

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 3 ай бұрын

@@fizzyridertooI agree with you 💯🤣👍

@benkelly2190 3 ай бұрын

So, what’s your point! How can I be wrong, if looks are subjective?🤷🏼‍♂️

@henryvaneyk3769 3 ай бұрын

Nah, I think the 2024 Tiger 900 Rally Pro is so much better. Better standard equipment, better engine, much better brakes, better looking. Just so much better.

@fizzyridertoo 3 ай бұрын

@@benkelly2190 I said that I "think" you're wrong, which is expressing my subjective opinion too.