2020 BMW F 900 R Review: Everyday Hero

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2020 BMW F 900 R Review: Everyday Hero 2020 BMW F 900...

Derryn Wong

29/09/2020

BMW has built its best midweight roadster yet, the F 900 R, by adding more character and fun to a very accessible package

Photos: Lionel Kong, Derryn Wong

SINGAPORE

The BMW F 900 R succeeds because, in riding terms, it’s like Tintin and friends.

Unlike say, Asterix or Obelix, Tintin doesn’t have a huge personality. But there’s a theory that he’s popular exactly because of that, for being a ‘blank slate we project our desire for adventure on to.’ Sounds like the exact reason most of us got our Class 2 in the first place.

In fact, you could argue the entire adventure bike segment is built on exactly the opposite approach, but the truth is that just like SUVs, most adventure-style bikes all drive pretty much like regular ones.

But the F 900 R is a great bike because it goes further than its predecessor ever did and adds a whole supporting cast to the star of the show.

The predecessor: F 800 R. Agile and did whatever you wanted – but you had to bring all the fireworks yourself

The F 800 R, last f acelifted in 2016, was perhaps Tintin alone – a fun, agile bike that could do whatever a rider wants, but it was entirely on the rider to bring all the fun to the party.

Not a problem if you’re a stunt-riding phenomenon, but normal riders needed something with a bit more personality, and that’s exactly what the F 900 R is.

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About the Author

Derryn Wong

CarBuyer's former chief editor was previously the editor for Top Gear Singapore and a presenter for CNA's Cruise Control motoring segment.

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