With the launch of the F900 R, BMW Motorrad entered into the increasingly more competitive middleweight naked game. Rivals from Japan and Britain were the bikes to beat in the twin-cylinder-powered naked segment.
Perhaps one of the most youth-oriented models in the German manufacturer’s lineup, the F900 R offers punchy performance and aggressive streetfighter style at a reasonable price point. At the F900 R’s heart is an 895cc parallel-twin with 99hp at 8,500rpm and 90.83Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. The mill works in tandem with the dynamic chassis to create a decidedly sporty riding experience for the road.
Sounds good? Well, even sportier is the F900 R Force, a new France-exclusive special-edition styled after a fighter jet.
Limited to only 300 units, the F900 R Force sports San Marino Blue paint with fluorescent yellow accents to better evoke the design of a jet. Through the use of yellow lines, the F900 R’s muscular bodywork and proportions are enhanced and visible even at night. Also included on the Force variant is a rear-seat cowl and belly pan, both finished in the limited-edition blue/yellow paint scheme.
Apart from these, the F900 R Force is identical to the standard model, with the same TFT dash, riding modes, ABS, Brembo brake calipers, inverted fork, and adaptive LED lighting. It does get the Gear Shift Assist Pro option, which allows for seamless quick shifting. Available as well is the A2 restriction package, which limits the engine to 47.5hp, making it usable for young riders with certain license conditions in France.
The BMW F900 R Force is priced at €9,790 (around P571,000), making it quite affordable for a special-edition motorcycle. Of course, this bike is only sold in France, so getting a hold of it here is going to be significantly more difficult than simply forking over the cash at your nearest BMW Motorrad dealership.
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopBikes.ph. Minor edits have been made.
