BMW is stirring excitement across its social media platforms. They’ve just teased what many believe to be the 2024 F 900 GS. Mark your calendars, because the big reveal is set for Sept. 7. Rumor has it that the F 900 GS might not come alone. We’re also anticipating glimpses of a new F 800 GS and possibly even an F 900 GS Adventure.
Top key points of the 2024 BMW F 900 GS:
- New 895cc engine, likely with a different state of tune for off-road riding
- Claimed output of 103 hp at 8,500 rpm and 68 lb-ft. of torque at 6,500 rpm
- Revealed on September 7, 2023
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All the teasers share a similar tantalizing image: a motorcycle cloaked in dirt, invoking the spirit of adventure and off-road riding. BMW smartly coupled this with the hashtag #spiritofgs. If you’re one for speculation, this might hint at a greater focus on off-roading capabilities for this new model.
F 900 GS
However, the community didn’t just stop at speculation. Some fans took a magnifying glass to the teaser image, adjusted the contrast, and got a glimpse of the “F 900” graphics lurking behind the iconic BMW roundel. This almost confirms the coming of an F 900 GS. Using past trends as a benchmark, we also foresee the launch of an F 800 GS which will likely sport a detuned version of the same engine. An F 900 GS Adventure could potentially follow in the lineup.
Reveal
Let’s dive a little into BMW’s history for context. BMW introduced the F 850 GS and F 750 GS in the 2018 model year and refreshed them in 2021. In 2020, the company rolled out the F 900 R and F 900 XR, powered by a punchy 895cc engine. Interestingly, BMW decided to keep the GS models running on the slightly smaller 853cc Parallel-Twin until 2023.
Performance Figures
For those power junkies among us, the performance numbers of the existing lineup are interesting. The 2024 F 900 R and F 900 XR promise 103 hp at 8,500 rpm and 68 lb-ft. at 6,500 rpm. When we look at the F 850 GS, it claims 94 hp at 8,250 rpm and the same torque as the XR, just 250 rpm earlier.
Why are these figures crucial? The F 900 XR and F 900 R engine is essentially the GS’s engine but with a slightly larger bore. This results in a 42cc bump in displacement.
Euro 5+ Regulations
So, you might wonder, why is BMW thinking of changing the engine now? The answer likely lies in the looming Euro 5+ regulations set to take effect for motorcycles in 2024. These regulations not only mandate stricter emissions but also throw in onboard diagnostics, durability testing, and even noise limits.
If BMW equips the F 900 GS with the 895cc engine, they’ll probably tune it differently to enhance off-road capabilities. Given that the F 900 R engine will be hitting its fourth year in 2024, we might see more surprises, including possible changes in displacement.
Conclusion
The answers to all our questions will be unveiled on Sept. 7. So, let’s wait as BMW finally unveils the new entrant in the middleweight GS series!
