As United Nations groups try to provide aid to Gaza, they've run up against violent resistance. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency posted to social media platform X on Monday, saying a 109-truck convoy was "violently looted." The post continued, saying, "The vast majority of the trucks, 97 in...

2025 BMW F 900 R in Style Sport Updates for 2025 have been announced for the BMW F 900 R roadster and BMW F 900 XR sport-tourer. Changes include ergonomics, suspension, wheels, battery, and rider aids, and some previously optional equipment is now included as standard.  2025 BMW F 900 XR Racing Red Powering both models is the returning 895cc parallel-Twin, which produces a claimed 105 hp and 686 lb-ft of torque. Both bikes come with standard Rain and Road riding modes, and the optional Dynamic riding mode has been revised for 2025 for a more direct throttle response. Both bikes will now feature standard Dynamic Traction Control, which can be switched off. Both bikes also receive a new battery, which is 1.7 lb lighter than before.  Related: BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR Review  In addition to DTC, the BMW F 900 R and XR will also now come with MSR Engine Drag Torque Control and cornering BMW Motorrad ABS Pro. Dynamic Brake Control, which prevents unintentional acceleration while braking, is also standard for 2025.  The XR’s handguards are fitted as standard equipment. Suspension is upgraded on both bikes with a now fully adjustable 43mm inverted telescopic fork. On the R, the new fork provides 5.3 inches of travel, while on the XR travel is 6.7 inches. Adopted from the S 1000 R model, which has already received updates for 2025, are new 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels, which weigh 3.9 lb less than the previous wheels.  Both bikes receive new 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels and a new fully adjustable 43mm inverted telescopic fork. The F 900 R roadster gets new ergonomics for 2025. The handlebar is farther forward and the footpegs are farther back, creating a sportier, forward-leaning riding position.  The F 900 R’s handlebar is positioned farther forward than before. The BMW F 900 XR sport-tourer gets new features as well. It now includes Headlight Pro with an adaptive headlight, as well as a USB-C charging port and heated grips as standard. The windscreen has been redesigned to reduce wind pressure and helmet buffeting.  The XR gets an updated windscreen for 2025. The 2025 BMW F 900 R will be available in Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic as standard. The 2025 BMW F 900 XR will be available in Racing Red as standard. Both bikes will also be available in optional Style Triple Black or Style Sport.  2025 BMW F 900 R in Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic Pricing has not yet been announced.  Visit the BMW Motorrad website for more information.  Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2025 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.