BMW F 900 GS payload, permitted total weight and side carrier fitment
BMW lists a payload of 226 kg (498 lb) for the F 900 GS with standard equipment. Unladen weight is 219 kg, road ready and fully fueled. Permitted total weight is 445 kg. SW-MOTECH and GIVI list 3 side carriers for this model.
- Manufacturer
- BMW
- Model
- F 900 GS
- Type
- adventure
- Payload
- 226 kg (498 lb), with standard equipment
- Unladen weight
- 219 kg, road ready and fully fueled
- Permitted total weight
- 445 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14.5 l
- Model year
- Current model (2026)
- Side carriers listed
- 3, from SW-MOTECH and GIVI
Weights and payload
| Model year | Unladen weight, road ready | Permitted total weight | Payload, standard equipment | Fuel tank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current model. BMW lists 2026. | 219 kg | 445 kg | 226 kg (498 lb) | 14.5 l | BMW Motorrad Ireland: technical data BMW Motorrad India: technical data |
The F 900 GS has the lowest unladen weight of the five BMW models listed, 219 kg. Payload is 226 kg. SW-MOTECH lists two carriers for it. The PRO side carrier weighs 5.4 kg and the left-side SLC carrier weighs 1.5 kg, a difference of 3.9 kg.
Side carriers
| Side carrier | Manufacturer | Fitment | Carrier weight | Price | Compatible cases | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO side carrier, black | SW-MOTECH | BMW F 900 GS (23-) | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) | $400.00 | SW-MOTECH cases. Adapter kits for other brands. | SW-MOTECH USA: product page |
| SLC side carrier, left | SW-MOTECH | BMW F 900 GS (23-) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) | $135.00 | One soft bag on the left side. | SW-MOTECH USA: product page |
| PLOS5145CAM PL ONE-FIT, contoured right side | GIVI | BMW F 900 GS (24) | Not listed | Not listed | Trekker Outback Evo cases. The right side takes only OBKEVS33 and OBKEVS40. Mounts without rack SR5145 when used with 5145KIT. | GIVI UK: product page |
SW-MOTECH and GIVI do not list a maximum load per side on these product pages.