The F900GS Enduro really impressed us. It's got typical BMW quality, genuine off-road confidence, and unlike its bigger brother, it doesn't need a theatrical electric windscreen to get the job done.
The BMW F900GS Enduro might just be the bike the R1300GS should have been and that's coming from riders who've wrestled with BMW's more ostentatious offerings. This mid-weight adventure machine combines genuine off-road capability with that quality German engineering, all while maintaining the narrow profile that lets you filter through traffic should you decide to hit the suburban streets and not the dirt.
That 895cc parallel twin delivers around 100 horsepower with beautifully linear power delivery that works everywhere from highway cruising to dirt road adventures. The suspension is fully adjustable with loads of travel, while the electronics package includes proper off-road modes that actually make sense – one button for traction control off, another for Enduro mode, and you're ready to play in the dirt.
Starting at $21,200, it's serious money but represents genuine value when you consider the build quality and capability. The 15-liter fuel tank means constant petrol station visits, and that BMW phone holder is more of a phone dropper, but these are minor gripes against a bike that delivers adventure touring excellence without the intimidation factor.
For riders wanting a proper adventure bike that won't require a mortgage, the F900GS Enduro proves that sometimes less really is more.