2019 BMW F 750 GS
FIRST IMPRESSION
P78
750 GS, giving them a plethora of choice when it
comes to getting the bike fitted correctly.
The electronics are as you'd expect from BMW.
Traction control and ABS come as standard, and
you can fit the Dynamic ESA (electronic suspen-
sion adjustment) as a factory extra for the rear
suspension only (front remains non-adjustable).
You can also fit ABS Pro as an extra, which is
essentially BMW's Cornering ABS system to allow
you to crank the front brake on while leaned over
at speed and continue around the bend without
the bike standing up.
The bodywork has been cut and shut, giving
a more angular appearance. You also get LED
lighting front and rear and you don't have to stick
your key in the ignition anymore thanks to BMW's
Keyless Ride wireless link.
By far one of the most impressive features is
the new 6.5-inch TFT display dash. This is more
than just a nice display and allows you to pair
your phone to the bike (to use navigation, which
is standard practice nowadays), but also use
the BMW Motorrad Connected App that's been
developed with Colorado startup REVER. This will
allow you to track your riding route, create riding
maps and share them with your riding buddies.
FROM THE HOT SEAT
The chance to sample the fruits of BMW's
near 10-year development program with the F
750 GS came at the national introduction ride in
Utah recently. It was a short day on the 750, with
us covering about 120 miles of backcountry dirt
roads and tarmac twisties, and at the conclusion,
two points really stood out.
The first is the 750 makes for an excellent
street bike. The work BMW has put into that en-
gine makes for one of the smoothest rides on the
market today, thanks to the twin counterbalancers
now fitted to the parallel-twin. The initial throttle
response is silky smooth—almost uninspiring—
simply because it picks up torque so effortlessly.
The 853cc engine doesn't have huge amounts
of power, but what is there is easily manage-
able and matched to gear ratios that allow you to
LED headlights and taillights abound with the 750.
Moving the gas tank to the traditional place behind
the steering head has freed up the rear of the bike
substantially.
New motor through and through. It's remarkably
smooth for a parallel-twin thanks to the twin
counterbalancers.
