Presented in November 2019 at the EICMA show in Milan,[2][3] the 900R has a 895 cc (54.6 cu in) straight-twin engine with cylinders set across the frame, which delivers 105 bhp (78 kW) and is managed by a six-speed gearbox.

Standard equipment includes a color TFT display with BMW Motorrad multimedia connectivity system, LED headlight, ASC, three riding modes, quickshifter, and adjustable brake and clutch levers.

Optional equipment includes an adaptive headlight, fourth user-customisable riding mode, electronically controlled rear suspension from ZF, emergency call, heated grips, and tire pressure monitoring.

Held over nine rounds with two heats and a final on consecutive days at each event, the races are run as a support-class during British Superbike Championship weekends.

[6][7] The inaugural year's championship was won by Richard Cooper, on a machine provided by Faye Ho's FHO team.