carandbike Awards 2021: BMW F 900 XR Wins The Adventure Motorcycle Of The Year

The BMW F 900 XR stood out to be the winner after facing tough competition from BMW 1000 XR, Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro and the Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin. It is meant more for touring on tarmac rather than going off-road. It get an 895 cc parallel-twin engine which is essentially a bored out version of the 853 cc parallel-twin that does duty on the BMW F 850 GS and the F 750 GS. On the XR, it has a bigger 86 mm bore, with stroke remaining the same at 77 mm. The motor puts out 105 bhp at 8,500 rpm, with peak torque of 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

The standard variant of the F 900 XR is priced at Rs. 10.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The F 900 XR does the 0-100 kmph run in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of over 200 kmph. The BMW F 900 XR gets a bunch of electronic rider aids. ABS is of course standard and additionally, the bike will get Rain and Road mode along with automatic stability control as standard too. Other standard features include full LED lighting. Like other BMW middleweights, the bike does get optional 'Pro' modes along with drag torque control, dynamic traction control, ABS Pro and dynamic brake control as well. The 6.5-inch full colour TFT screen is a standard fitment. The standard variant is priced at Rs. 10.95 lakh while the Pro variant is priced at Rs. 12.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Latest News
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Aug 5, 2026MG Hector Hawk (Wuling Eksion) India Launch Confirmed For August 26The SUV is globally sold as the Wuling Starlight 560, and in some markets as the Eksion, but in India it will be called the MG Hector Hawk.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Aug 5, 20262027 Mahindra Scorpio-N Launched At Rs 13.69 Lakh; Gets New Panoramic Sunroof, 540 Deg Cameras & MoreScorpio-N receives minor cosmetic updates along with new features on top trim levels.3 mins read
car&bike Team | Aug 5, 2026Kia Sorento India Launch on September 4It will be Kia’s first hybrid car in India and is likely to be offered with a diesel powertrain as well.1 min read
car&bike Team | Aug 5, 2026Upcoming Two-Wheeler Launches In August 2026: From The New Bajaj Pulsar To Yamaha R2August 2026 will see a barrage of launches with manufacturers bringing in everything from supersports to budget EV scooters.1 min read
car&bike Team | Aug 4, 2026India Proposes Mandatory V2V Tech On All New Vehicles From October 2028The 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz frequency band has been earmarked for V2V and other Intelligent Transportation System applications.1 min read
car&bike Team | Aug 4, 2026Govt Moves To Regulate Two-Wheeler Road AmbulancesThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed new rules for two-wheeled ambulances, including safety checks, operating limits and more.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Aug 1, 2026Toyota Hilux Review: The InvincibleMarking it as the ninth generation, the Hilux comes with a major cosmetic overhaul. But is it still relevant enough for the current times or is it getting too long in the tooth?5 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | Jul 30, 2026Kia Syros EV Review: Best EV To Buy Under Rs 20 Lakh?The Kia Syros EV comes into the game with a modern design, spacious cabin, strong performance, decent range and an aggressive pricing. But could it become the new benchmark under Rs 20 lakh?5 mins read
Jaiveer Mehra | Jul 27, 20262026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift Review: Bestseller Joins The Turbo ClubWhile Maruti’s facelifts have always tended to bring subtle updates over the outgoing models, the latest Brezza brings some heavy updates under the skin, including a new 6-speed manual gearbox and, for the first time, a turbocharged petrol engine option.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Jul 24, 2026Honda ZR-V Review: Who Is It For?Honda has brought the new ZR-V to India as their current flagship offering. It’s a CBU, it’s a hybrid, and it’s here for a limited few. Who is it for though?1 min read
Girish Karkera | Jul 29, 2026Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ PHEV First Drive Review: Just What The Doctor OrderedThere are luxury cars and there are high-performance cars. But what if you want both for the price of one? Mercedes-Benz has a recommendation that promises to tread a fine line between the two – the second generation E53 with a twist.7 mins read






































































































































