BMW 9Cento (concept) Build it please!

[MD]

I like this. Will it make the production line? I hope. Coming from an early adopter of the F800S when it came out I would be tempted by this. The F800 lacked power for me, maybe another 100c will be enough to enjoy.

Unlike most concepts that are usually all style and won't work in the real world this could be a stylish, fun and practical bike all at the same time. Small enough to be a good commuter, light yet enough power (900cc parallel twin) to provide some excitement, enough weather protection to tour while still looking racy.

Not sure the handbag sized panniers will do much though. Still the idea of magnet attaching quick clip on panniers has merit.
Mind you, is it that far removed from my current MT-09, with it's small screen, hand guards and soft throw over bags, what's the difference?

The prototype in these picture, courtesy of Motorcycledaily.com, looks damn near complete and production level ready so just maybe.. And that seat looks so well padded it must be super comfy.

[Daffyd]

I've read two reports on this... Looks interesting. One site says that while it's written as 9-Centro it's referred to as Nove-Centro, (Nova being Italian for nine). The other which has a soundtrack calls it as it is written; 9-Centro. Mind you that site is the Indian Car & Bike. And their command of the English language isn't the best on the planet.

BMW use an Italian Design studio, so that explains the name.

[BMWST?]

gosh it looks like a tdm 900!
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/Yamaha_TDM_900A_schwarz.jpg

[AllanB]

I'd like it in KTM orange powered by a big V twin.

[Banditbandit]

gosh it looks like a tdm 900!
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/Yamaha_TDM_900A_schwarz.jpg

Yeah - My first thought was it looks like a Yamaha crossed with a KTM ...

[MD]

Yeah - My first thought was it looks like a Yamaha crossed with a KTM ...

Similar? Really!

Should have gone to Specsavers comes to mind Guys.

[george formby]

gosh it looks like a tdm 900!


:laugh: A bit of a stretch, but......

Being a TDM owner and fan boi, I've seen a street fighteresque 900 in Greece which really ticks that box, style wise. Turbo'd, too.

We live in a great time for bikes!

[MD]

So BMW have gone into production with this prototype and by all accounts it has retained most of the nice styling. Sure the trick rear end was always going to be in the too hard basket. Still I like the final look.

105 hp for 895cc twin is OK but won't have eye ball watering acceleration. Says me who bought the 85hp F800S way back and now only have 115hp to play with. I do miss the rush of serious hp sometimes though.

The F900 should be a smooth, fast enough, pleasant tourer. Super economical and cheap motor to maintain.
Oh there is a naked version as well but I won't inflict that image on you- the ugly sister so to speak. Best we don't talk about her.

[lexer]

This model looks very elegant and comfortable at the same time. I like the seat solution as well.

[Jeeper]

Any news on the release date for NZ market?

[Bonez]

Looks like a Kawsaki in Honda colours.

[Jeeper]

Looks can be deceiving and bikes normally come in multiple color schemes.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200101/3a7db1029385042447ee4404a81aa2c4.jpg

[Jeeper]

I'm not too sure about this though, without seeing it in person.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200101/48228ae37987d5609977b05bfe10109e.jpg

[Bonez]

imho it looks fucken ugly like most modern bikes of its type.

[Jeeper]

imho it looks fucken ugly like most modern bikes of its type.So which modern bike is not ugly in your humble opinion?

[Navy Boy]

So BMW have gone into production with this prototype and by all accounts it has retained most of the nice styling. Sure the trick rear end was always going to be in the too hard basket. Still I like the final look.

105 hp for 895cc twin is OK but won't have eye ball watering acceleration. Says me who bought the 85hp F800S way back and now only have 115hp to play with. I do miss the rush of serious hp sometimes though.

The F900 should be a smooth, fast enough, pleasant tourer. Super economical and cheap motor to maintain.
Oh there is a naked version as well but I won't inflict that image on you- the ugly sister so to speak. Best we don't talk about her.

Yep - This looks like the most interesting bike BMW have brought out in some time IMHO. I like the idea and it'll hopefully be reasonably priced too. I remember riding an early F800s and rather liking it. I always quite fancied the ST/GT version as an efficient and useable sporty tourer. Perhaps the XR is the modern equivalent?

[MD]

I recently test rode the F850GS and without a doubt the power from that motor was considerably better than my 2006 F800S. From the lights the GS with a quick-shifter absolutely rocked. I rode the Tiger 800 and Africa Twin and they paled by comparison to the GS. So, the F900 could be a right ripper of a road bike. I hope Motomart get a demo when they reach our shores.

[Jeeper]

Engine in F900 is slightly bored and worked to a 895cc capacity, but it's the same basic thing used in F850 with 853cc. New variant has a flatter torque curve and 10 more horses.

F750 shares the same 853cc engine, but with different cams and intake wizardry to give it 10% less power that F850.

Triump Tiger 800 will now be 900 with a new engine as well (actually the same old engine bored out a bit and different firing order and stuff). No change in HP or torque though.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/5223198b1f1529cab51a9d9059f46202.jpg

[Laava]

How heavy is the XR? Anyone seen that spec yet? The 850 GS was 230kg with a full, 15l tank. Not that impressive really...but not saying it is not a nice machine. For me personally, I am looking now at something a bit lighter than that.

[Jeeper]

F900XR is 219kg with 90% fuel in. Tank is 15.5 litres.

F900R is 211kgs, but tank is 13 litres.

[Jeeper]

https://youtu.be/Rvquj5DKZBc

Go to about 2:00 to look at bike.

[Jeeper]

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/bmw/bmw-f900r-2020-review-spec-price

First review I've found, by someone outside of BMW.

[Jeeper]

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/bmw/bmw-f900xr-2020-review-price-spec

This is for F900XR

[Navy Boy]

I had a read of the Bikesocial reports - On paper they appear to be really rather good. However, I'm not convinced that they'd have that certain 'Something' that would make me want one in the garage if I rode one.

That or a Tracer 900GT? Mmm, tough choice. :cool: