Grrr, those pesky weather forecasters Thanks Michael for your heroic efforts to bring us this riding review and then 3 hours of cleaning!! Blimey, you deserve a medal 🏅👍

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

😂… it is all good fun . Thanks for watching and finding the time to comment . 👍

In my humble opinion you are an amazing man and have the best episodes on KZread! Thank you! Glad I found your channel!

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

I am sure that my long suffering , wife of 40 years , could find other words to describe me but thank you 😂 I am glad you enjoy the videos . They are fun to make too . 👍

As always, very precise & interesting review! I like your way of expressing yourself…the British style! Our riding season is approaching here in Quebec! Anxious to hear the sound of my GS 1250! Thank you sir! Marc 🇨🇦🥶❄️

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Thank you . Have fun , hope it warms up soon !

Superb review and i really enjoyed the narrative about Oxford!

@michaelmam

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it James . I occasionally add narratives to my videos . So easy to forget the history in front of your eyes .

Got one myself. Decent bike. Dynamic Pro mode brings out best. Fitted a LeoVince slip on for some grunt. Belly pan and small screen tidies up the look.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Great to hear from an owner ! I am lucky enough to have a BMW and agree, the dynamic and dynamic pro modes definitely add to the fun .👍

Loved the little history lesson. Thank you.

@michaelmam

2 ай бұрын

Just a bit of fun .. glad you enjoyed it 👍

It’s great that your back; really enjoyed this along with the Z900 yesterday 👍

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris . One every Thursday for the next 4 weeks . I have been busy filming 👍

Wonderful review & enriched by the short history lesson on Oxford. A man of many talents. Thanks

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike . Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the feedback 👍

I bought this in November and did the bottom spoiler, sport windscreen that covered the tft, corbin heated alligator seat, Arrow exhaust, flip levers by puig, bar end mirrors and tail tidy kit by new rage cycles. Then i traded up for S1000Xr

@michaelmam

25 күн бұрын

The XR is a projectile , with panniers .

I rather liked the original F850R, although I never owned one. A good-looking bike. This is, too. Nice dash. Interesting video, Michael. Nick

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Nick . I enjoyed the bike , despite the weather . Love to try one again in the dry . 👍

Thanks for the video, I rode an F800R when they first came out and quite liked it TBH.I laughed when you mentioned in Oxford about burning , good job they didn't "Burn 3 BMWs" 🤣🤣All the best, Dave🙂

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave . Glad you enjoyed it .

Had one, good bike, even better with pilot road 5 tyre's, mine had the electric rear suspension, witch I believe they have stopped on this model, standard seat was hard , had memory foam put in mine, The TFT is the best, I mist the triumph triple so I sold it and bought a speed.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

I like the road 5/6 as well . Have them on a few of my bikes . Better in the wet than the OE Dunlops on this one . Personally I think the electronic suspension available on this model and the mode upgrades would be good . Enjoyed the one I tried but the options might make it better still .. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Ray 👍

I've had mine for four years now and it's just been an insanely good all rounder. I do big miles on it, although I live in Western Australia so weather protection isn't a concern for me. One thing to note is that I've never ridden another bike that has so much difference between riding modes. It's very dull in all but Dynamic Pro modes so if you test ride one, make sure you go through them all and see for yourself. The bike doesn't give you immediate sugar hit of the KTM Duke and Yamaha MT09, but it's just a much much better al rounder that's been extremely rewarding to live with.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Great to hear from someone who rides one . Sounds like you are very pleased with it . 👍

@evansfield

3 ай бұрын

Completely agree about the Dynamic ride mode tip. Too sleepy in the other modes

I have an F800R ( 2017 ) and its a great bike - the change from putting the fuel back in the tank area as apposed to below the seat i think makes a difference - although i have never ridden a F900R . The F800R is a fun bike and the the twin motor has a real character and is no slouch - the third balance con rod and firing of each cylinder alternatively reminds me of the two stoke Yamaha RD400 - i think its one of the best motors BMW have ever built - my F800R has 3 modes on the back suspension on the fly and coupled with good tyres makes for impeccable handling - so getting the electronic rear suspension on the F900R would make all the difference - as usual a great review

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Always great to hear from owners of similar bikes . Thanks for watching and sharing your knowledge Mike 👍

I really enjoy your videos Michael. Shame the weather wasn’t kind for your ride outs! I enjoyed the quick history of Oxford too👌🏼

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you ! I have definitely been puddle dodging in the last few months . Thankfully Spring is on its way 👍

lots of optoins to add. Lighter than my old 750gs so thats good ! ; fitted with hi windshield, center stand etc. all optionsl are country specific. cruise ctrl might be omitted also in Asia. No upgrades here; you get what they have .

@popsproductions8547

25 күн бұрын

I had one. This thing rips.

As always I really enjoyed your review Mike. Informative, objective and funny! What more do you want from a review! Inevitably, I find myself comparing it to my 8S, there’s clearly lots to like about it. Maybe it’s the depth of engineering and standard of finish. But like the 8S it’s ‘blessed’ with Dunlops. I’m curious to know what you think would be a good all-rounder? Enough ability to handle and have fun on but also some touring ability with greater range and some protection. I like your gsx s1000gt, and the new gx so maybe I’ll try one of those, or maybe I’ll have a look at an XR, though the looks are quite challenging to me. I suppose the answer is that there is no ‘one’ bike and that’s the best thing about contemplating the ‘next’ bike. Anyway, hopefully the roads dry out a bit this weekend at some point and we can get back out there. All the best!

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Hi Rob , lots of good sports tourers and adventure tourers to choose from . I like the GT ( more sports than tourer) and on the adventure tourer side , like the BMW GS but it very personal and marginal . I rode the Versys 1000GT /SE recently and it is a great example of a bike that ticks ALL the boxes , but somehow just isn’t my sort of bike . Maybe the trick is , to pick a bike you love , that ticks as many boxes as you can !

@robmance1611

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelmam thanks for your reply, this week I am contemplating the Triumph Speed Twin! Managed to get a few hours on the 8S today though and loved it! Hope you managed to get a ride in.

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Sir- Great video. You promised 'feedback when we're out and about' concerning the 29.5° rake. The balmy weather must have made it slip your mind. To me, a discrepancy between the angles of steering head and forks is slightly unnerving. Why such an extended rake? It must have entailed an engineering complication. Enhanced straight line stability? I can't help thinking of Henry Fonda's bike in 1969 . . . It's hard to guess who this bike is aimed at.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Sorry ! Thank you . The bike handles well and as if it had a much more normal roadster rake (25ish) . I would love to ride one in the dry . Suspect it is a lot of fun👍

When it was being filmed close up on the bench I thought it looked very messy. BMW didn't pay much attention to detail.😢

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you . I thought it was ok , but do know what you mean . A very logical layout but not always the most aesthetic…

This bike has optional higher bars and seats.also the dynamic pro transforms the bike.its a roadster,the only roadster in the category.i like it.but,why is not popular?

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Good question ! Be interesting to hear peoples views on it . Very capable and like you , if I had one I would go for the uprated electronics. 👍

No body does a bike review as good as you, nobody. It's not my kind of bike at my age, perhaps 20 years ago but i still watched the complete test. I do find that the way BMW price their bikes with all those add ons very confusing and if you choose all those toys, very expensive indeed.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian . I think we all take in information differently . I make the videos how I like to think about bikes . A friendly introduction , an idea of what the bike is about , a ride , and some concluding thoughts . Other , very successful channels , do it in a different way , which is fine and obviously works well for many . I agree with you on bike options generally . Most makers have options at prices you wonder who would buy them but I suspect the majority of bikes bought now are on a finance pcp .. in other words a form of lease . They price up the options they want , agree a deposit and monthly payment and hand it back at the end ? I definitely feel old fashioned when I just buy them 😂

With 95bhp and 211kg it should thrash the Speed Twin 1200cc* and probably rides better than the newer Triumphs. *I own a 2020 ST 1200, anxious to unload it...

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Hi Fredrick , great to hear from you . I know you put great store on power to weight ratios , which I respect . The BMW is definitely brisk and as I say in the video , I would love to take one round a track albeit at my slightly pedestrian speeds . I do actually really like the triumph twin 1200 but mostly for its road torque . Very different sort of fun . Keep well 👍

@kwakithailand

3 ай бұрын

HP to weight ratio isn't everything, though. Torque moves the bike, too 😂

@ed.t.hansen6499

28 күн бұрын

I have a st900. quite great in the city, heavy traffic but not apples to fruit comparison. 900R probably like my old 750gs but lighter and more optoins; barely . but extras to be added again. I hear you can have cruise control added (yourself)? a Bit lighter than 750gs is good for pannier riding. As for triumph comparisons. GT pro is lighter; similar specs and comes with all options.

I had this bike just last week as a loan, one with manual suspension. Good lord the suspension was awful. It bounced me out of the seat over even small bumps in the road. It’s not overly firm, it’s just the spring has no damping feel, it was like riding a rigid bike. Horrible, couldn’t wait to hand it back and for me it’s a clear indication of both the deteriorating quality of roads in the UK and the relentless march of cheaper and cheaper suspension on bikes. A shame really as the 900 engine is a decent engine.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Roads are very poor aren’t they . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

And another one that looks like an insect glaring at you when seen from the front. Not to my taste really. I do like the style of your reviews though, good Sir.

@michaelmam

Ай бұрын

😂 . Styling is very personal .. as you rightly say , all about taste . Glad you enjoyed the review though . Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

This bike is a flop! It’s an MT07 but 4 grand more.. BMW already advertising these £1500 under RRP. I quite like the styling but who would have this over a STriple RS or KTM 890 R that cost the same when similarly spec’d.A 790 Duke with a QS etc is £7000 this is £12000. A MT09 is £3000 cheaper! The SP a grand cheaper.. Outrageous prices aside! it’s boring Michael’s lack of enthusiasm in this video says it all. You can sum BMW up with the location of their SatNav holder blocking the screen in the video. More interested in screwing you over with overpriced terrible gadgets than the actual bike riding or performance. It’s sad because if they could make a mid weight naked bike that’s not terrible, it would be awesome but the MT09s and Dukes of the world have nothing to fear from this dull overpriced commuters bike. There is a gulf between the 1000 cc and above BMWs which are generally awesome, and every BMW bike under 1000cc is just bad and boring.

@michaelmam

3 ай бұрын

Well I respect your view . I don’t share it but we are all different ..

@ajb1149

2 ай бұрын

@PwnstarUK Don't know where you get your prices from but the F900R costs just over £9000 not £12000

@popsproductions8547

25 күн бұрын

How negative can you be. This bike completely pisses on the MT 07 and hangs with the 09 in speed. Looks better with some accessories added. When you pipe it its sound is bonkers. The speed triple rs is way out of its league with 170 and should not be compared to the F900. Ktm 890 is actually very similar in performance but of course has more torque as it is a vtwin. Bmw made their parallel twin to be the best out there. I would buy this again over any jap twin And the street triple 765. You seem a bit clownish and a cynic. Let prople ride small shit if they like and dont fkn bully them