The new bike centers on an updated 895cc liquid‑cooled parallel‑twin engine, a design introduced in last year’s leaner, meaner F 900 GS. Where the old mill felt sluggish and slightly agricultural, the new engine spins quickly and cleanly, with a satisfying V‑twin‑like bark courtesy of its 270‑degree firing interval. The result is more punch—and more fun—in just about every riding scenario, whether you’re threading traffic downtown or throwing roost in soft sand.