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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 yearUnladen weight, road readyPermitted total weightPayload, standard equipmentFuel tankSource
Current model. BMW lists 2026.219 kg445 kg226 kg (498 lb)14.5 lBMW 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 carrierManufacturerFitmentCarrier weightPriceCompatible casesSource
PRO side carrier, blackSW-MOTECHBMW F 900 GS (23-)5.4 kg (11.9 lb)$400.00SW-MOTECH cases. Adapter kits for other brands.SW-MOTECH USA: product page
SLC side carrier, leftSW-MOTECHBMW F 900 GS (23-)1.5 kg (3.3 lb)$135.00One soft bag on the left side.SW-MOTECH USA: product page
PLOS5145CAM PL ONE-FIT, contoured right sideGIVIBMW F 900 GS (24)Not listedNot listedTrekker 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.

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Load calculator (BMW payload with standard equipment)
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The calculator subtracts the entered weights from the manufacturer's limit. The owner's manual and the luggage manufacturer's instructions set the loading rules.