2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure with accessory aluminum side cases.
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The 2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure is the long-haul member of BMW’s new middleweight GS family. It puts the bigger 895cc parallel twin in a chassis with long-travel suspension and touring equipment, for $14,195.
New pistons, two millimeters wider than before, account for the displacement increase and raise the compression ratio to 13.1:1. Output climbs to 105 horsepower at 8500 rpm, up from 95, and torque is 69 ft-lbs at 6750 rpm, with the gain spread across the rev range.
A 270/450-degree firing order gives the twin a V-twin character that helps it find and hold traction in the dirt, and two counterbalancers smooth the power pulses. An oxygen sensor lets the engine run on lower-octane fuel without knocking, a help where premium is hard to find.
The inverted 43mm Showa fork is non-adjustable and has 9.1 inches of travel. The shock adjusts for rebound damping and spring preload and has 8.5 inches of travel. Dynamic ESA semi-active damping is optional, and Premium Package buyers can choose a low suspension that drops the 34.4-inch seat by more than two inches.
Living up to its name, the Adventure carries a 6.1-gallon fuel tank, a skid plate, an adjustable windscreen, a luggage rack, and wider footpegs for riding off-road. A 6.5-inch TFT display connects to a smartphone for phone calls, music, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Road and Rain modes and ABS Pro are standard. Riding Modes Pro adds Dynamic, Enduro, and Enduro Pro modes, variable engine braking, and Dynamic Brake Control, which keeps the throttle from opening while braking.
BMW offers two option packages, Premium ($2460) and Ride Pro ($2475). Both include a centerstand, cruise control, GPS prep, keyless operation, LED fog lights, a quickshifter, mounts for aluminum cases, and the semi-active shock. Premium adds Riding Modes Pro and a tire-pressure monitor.
Black Storm Metallic is standard. The optional White Aluminum Matte style includes a Comfort Seat.
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