BMW 750 GS 2021- Review at 7,500km after 4-weeks across Colombia.
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2021
- A further review of my BMW 750 GS 2021. After 4 weeks across colombia I wanted to share a few safety issues worth mentioning... Lights, tyres, wheels etc. Maybe you have a BMW F750GS or maybe you are wondering which motorbike to buy, or which motorbike is the best brand. Do you want on-road, off-road or a mix of the two? Well, I hope my regular input on my experience helps.
A few people asked about these additions:
Seat cooling cover: amzn.to/3oqXROX
Remus Black Hawk exhaust: ebay.us/bMl9bl
Mid- pipe - Dominator is best one I think (2018 + is fine): ebay.us/eeWRhc
Maybe I would have been better off with the 850 GS, but I didn't think I would do as much off-road as I have been doing in the last 9 months. So think carefully if you're torn between getting the 750 GS and the 850 GS ... But I'm still happy with the 750 GS... And getting the 'lower' seat option on the 850 GS, would mean sacrificing a center stand. I like having one, so that was a big drawback. I'm 5'9" and the standard seat height of the 850 GS is just a pinch too high for me.
Excellent review of F750 GS accessories!! Thank you!
+Jessa & Travis ... You're welcome. Glad it was helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for this. Beautiful bike!
Appreciate it, thank you.
Great accessories, and very helpful review 👍
Thanks & ride safe!
+KK Yong ... You're very welcome. Thank you.
Nice review and extra accesories. Thanks…
+ophthalmologist ... I appreciate the comment, thank you.
Just discovered your videos, and they're great! I'm going to go on a trip around the country next year, hopefully on a 750GS, if I'll manage to buy it until then! Your reviews are really informative. Greetings from Romania and safe travels!
+Mihai Stefan Thanks for watching, I glad they're helping and reaching people like yourself. I hope you manage to get your bike and explore Romania. I was there some years ago, but not on a bike. I drove from England and spent Christmas in Arad helping to convert a big farm house for the street children. It was very cold, but the kids were very tough and very friendly. It was an amazing experience, I wish I could have seen more but we literally just stayed there for 3 weeks then drove back to England. All the best my friend, and ride safe.
@@AlexBartis haha. I ordered a 850gs instead, as the 750 was not available for a ride test. It’ll come at the end of march. Im so freakin excited
Mihal - Did you do your tour? I'm looking at touring Romania as soon as the weather permits in 2023 and would welcome any tips! cheers Phil
@@philipTOMPSETT I didn't manage to do the tour unfortunately, but I did multiple trips around the south and center of the country. And actually did a trip through Bulgaria and Greece, to the island of Lefkada, at the end of August. The bike was amazing! I now have a total of ~12 000 km since I got her in february. About touring in Romania, you definitely need to go on Transfagarasan (beautiful sights) and Transalpina (highest road in RO - also beautiful sights), and on a whole bunch of other "trans" roads through the mountains (Lepsa, Intorsura Buzaului). There aren't many highways, so you'll mostly ride on national or county roads, if you're doing a tour. You need to be careful while crossing small towns, communes and villages, because not all drivers are aware of their surroundings, and you might find the friendly neighbourhood drunkard stumbling on the way home :) . Most of the national and county roads are okay, asphalt-wise, the Police is friendly if you are respectful, and you'll find gas stations almost everywhere. As a navigation app you can use Waze, because there's a thriving community and all the information is pretty much updated on a daily basis. If roaming is not an option, you can buy a prepaid sim card from Vodafone or Orange which have great offers for unlimited Internet and good 3G, 4G or even 5G reception almost everywhere (except the highest peaks or remotest villages). Cities to see: Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Timisoara, Oradea, Constanta, and of course Bucharest (very crowded, but pretty safe and with a pretty solid public transport system outside of rush hour). Avoid DN1 (National Road 1) Bucharest - Brasov on weekends, it's very crowded. I'm not sure what you need to know, so if you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm happy to help with more specific info :)
Great review. Thanks
Thanks, much appreciated.
Hi, ive just subscribed, getting the 40th anniversary edition in a few days, so your channel is gold to me, look forward to more videos 👍👌👍
I also remember waiting the last few days for mine to arrive too, I kept having delays from the local transport department because of the paperwork from Covid related staff issues/backlogs, but it was so awesome when the dealer called to say come and get it... I think I was having dinner and the wife had to pick up my knife and fork off the driveway as I ran out the house!! I'm loving the bike, and all the adventures, and I'll keep posting as often as I can. Thanks for subscribing.
@@MotoBrit your very welcome 👍👍👍
I recently purchased a used standard F850GS with the standard suspension. I did a lot of research before purchasing and was also considering the F750GS because of its 2" lower standard seat height. A big difference btw the two models beside the seat height, wheels and HP/TQ is actually the different suspensions. The F850 has larger inverted front tubes with a longer travel F/R suspension which accounts for the increased ground clearance and seat height. After deciding on the F850GS, I opted not to purchase the low seat/suspension F850GS model because it eliminated the Dynamic ESA and center stand, both of which I really wanted. I added the factory extra-low seat and now I am very happy with my purchase.
Awesome info, thanks for sharing. Yes, I knew there was more technical aspects in the differences, but I didn't know it would forego the center stand with the lower option. It's obvious now you say it, and I would want to keep the stand, too. Funny how they didn't point that out to me when trying to sell me the 850 in the showroom!! I'm 5'9" and was on my toes with the 850 and just didn't feel comfortable. At least with the 750 I almost have both feet flat, and easily left foot flat with right on the back break at traffic lights etc which is obviously important. Even with that, I still get some issues when going slow on unsurfaced roads, and slow to a stop and find that one side of the road is lower... It's alarming with a loaded bike and you have to quickly fight to stay balanced... so that would be even harder for me on a unlowered 850. How tall are you, if you don't mind me asking? Someone else might ask, so just to preempt the curiosity. Thanks again for all the info.
@@MotoBrit I am only 5'6" but I have longer legs and a shorter torso. In addition to the lowered seat, I also had my dealer remove the 2 plastic 1mm spacers on the rear shock which lowered the preload and sag height for my weight 130 lbs. The F850 with Dynamic ESA only has 3 setting on the electronic preload adjuster for 1 rider, 1 rider with luggage or 2 riders, therefore there is no other way to adjust the suspension preload to suit the riders weight. The lowered F850 and your F750 has a manual adjuster for the rear preload so you would use this to adjust the sag height of your rear suspension based on riders weight, cargo or passenger.
If I am 6' the 750gs with a hi seat sd hounded be comfy. I don't need off-road. My f800r is to lo for ny height;- cramped legs. Seems the 850 is a bit too hi and more $$ when i don't g o offroad
@@Ortho281 do you know your in-seam? I’m also on the shorter side, but trying to mount an 850 GS I felt it was way too tall. I even felt a 1200 GS more comfortable seat height wise
WOW !! Thank you ...
+garrison karr... You're welcome. Glad you liked it.
Very nice video my friend,i had 750 now i have 850. Very good bike 😁 good luck! Give us sound from that Remus 😎
Awesome... Thanks my friend. Yes, I have a video showing the before and after sound. BIG difference... adds a bit of power too. Here: ua-cam.com/video/i0-ouRZgKNo/v-deo.html
Great video thanks. As to tires I like the Shinko 705s because the rubber isn't as hard as the Michelins. My buddy rides the Dakar with Michelins and I the g650gs with Shinkos. We traded bike on the gravel one day and he's now changed to the Shinkos. Under $120 for a set.
+Bike Breaker Greg ... yes, I've had both of those recommended to me as well. I already went with Anikee Wild, but am thinking of changing again to Michelin. No doubt they'll be a video on it when I do. But the Anikee Wild has been great. Very good on the road for a 50/50 tire. I have a video on it somewhere where I talk about them after 1000 or so km. Thanks for the feedback.
It wasn't any SOS button available on the BMW extra equipment ? Just love your videos and the bike ! Thank you very much and keep traveling !!
Thanks for the kind words my friend, much appreciated. No, to my knowledge there is not an SOS button available on this range of bike ... However, that may just be something specific to Colombia, it could well be available in other countries. And yes, I will keep the travel videos coming plus any bike specific updates and comments. Thanks again.
Gracias por tu vídeo!. Voy a comprar esa moto y muchas de las especificaciones que diste me ayudaron.
Saludos, tienes un nuevo suscriptor desde Chile.
Pd: cómo vives en Colombia asumo que lees español 😎.
Si señor, claro. Yo vive en Pereira. Me alegro de que el video haya ayudado. Y gracias por la suscripción. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Hi I love your videos and your bike, I have just ordered a new 750 GS in triple black plus all the 40th anniversary decals with black and yellow seat and handguards, I am a fairly new rider just past my test last year and was wondering about the comment you made about rear wheel spin whilst driving in the wet, can I ask what mode that you were riding in at the time?
Thank you and please keep posting videos, they are great🙂
Congrats on the new bike, and thanks for the kind feedback on my vids. Much appreciated. The wheelspin was more to do with my tyres not being great in the rain, I think. The original Anakee 3 road tyres were a bit slippy in the rain when on really smooth roads. I did have a few small slips, nothing too dangerous. It wasn't anything to do with the riding modes. However, when in rain mode, the response is a bit slower, so you're less likely to wheelspin in the rain. It feels very sluggish, but if you're a new rider it will give you confidence, so definitely use that mode when riding in the rain, and hold your speed on corners and accelerate as you straighten up. That will reduce the chance of you ever slipping. Good luck.
Thank you, that sounds like good advice.
Awesome Adventure Bike !
+Ramil Ramos Thanks. 👍🏻
Thanks
+Anton V.B. ... No, thank YOU! 🤘🏻
Hi, I've recently come across your channel and I've since been watching and enjoying many of your videos. I am in the process of searching the local market for a used F 750. I reckon it suits me better than the F850, as I'm 1.76 m tall. Looking now at the wheel's bending I wonder if, for off-road use, you could find in the market a pair of spoked wheels for your bike (i.e a 19'wheel in front), provided that the price would be affordable. Greetings from Greece
I did consider buying spoked wheels, but they are quite expensive, and I didn't think they were essential for my riding. Yes, I do go off-road a bit, but only mountain roads and the occasional woodland trail, nothing crazy. The damage I had to my front moulded wheel was a one-off occurrence on a bad road at night and I was riding too fast and hit a large pot hole. Plus it was easy and cheap to repair, so I decided moulded would continue to be ok. But to be honest, I do like the look of spoked wheels better, and of course there's the extra guarantee of safety in rough terrain. Anyway, thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and I hope you find a suitable bike soon. Yes, I would recommend the 750. I think a person needs to be at least 1.8m to have both balls of the feet on the ground on an 850 because of the higher ground clearance.
You have balls of steel mate, I wouldn’t do that as the current state of the country is as of now. Been thinking once my lower back is better to jumó the gun on this one. Been a while I don’t ride bikes but from what I’ve seen this is a gentle bike.
+Elespo_0 ... Hi there. The country is quite safe nowadays. Like most places, if you make yourself a target you'll become one. So I don't stand in a street looking at a map on my phone, or counting money, etc. Colombia is much safer than people think, but I'm sure there's still a few dodgy areas. I certainly saw a few streets where I wouldn't want to stay for too long. But I've had that sixth sense feeling in many countries, not just Colombia. Good luck with getting a bike, yes, the BMW GS range are designed for comfort, so it's a good option for those with bad backs.
Well a friend of my wife got killed two weeks ago leaving work for a dt125 in bucaramanga. You do know the deal then eh that’s good safe travels will sub
@@mw38390 sorry to hear that, my condolences.
The windshield is interesting im 5'10", bought the ZTechnik VStream Windshield sport/touring which is also 16" tall and I have the same arai xd4 helmet and the 750gs. On the highway, at 100km my head shook faster than a rabbit chewing, had to return it and now I'm looking for a taller one
Haha... Rabbit chewing... made me chuckle. I don't get any head wobble at all at regular cruising speed. But as mentioned in one comment, I do feel the wind if riding at speed and I turn my head to the side to film when my GoPro is on my chin. It feels like it could fly off, so makes me a bit nervous. Strange how all those same factors (height, helmet, etc) give a different result. I'm going to get a clip-on extension to see if that eliminates the head flow further, I'll definitely mention it in a future video to confirm if it helps. I mean, I have touched on max speed a few times, (shhhh, just between me and you) but very rarely, and yes, there's defo a bit of rabbit chewing, but I'm talking about less than a minute at 170kmph+ just for a quick buzz when the circumstances are right. Otherwise I tend to be around 130 ish on the long straights, and my head is fine, my jaw is relaxed and I'm listening to music, no problem. Sometimes even with the visor up and just sunglasses. So... must be the design and angle of our respective shields. 🤷🏻♂️
Hi. Excellent video. Which tank grips do you have?
Thanks for the comment. Here's a link for the tank grips: Motorcycle Rubber Tank Traction... www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZ35C1S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Just subscribed on your channel. I own a 2019 750GS an do some videos on road trip now an then. I hope to be able to do more and longer road trips in the fututre 😃.
The dent in the front wheel didn't looked good. Those alloy wheel is some of my biggest concern with the bike.
Awesome, thanks for the subs. Much appreciated, I'll do the same for you now and look out for your road trip vids.
@@MotoBrit Thanks 🙏 I have a couple of videos in my latest series left. The winter is coming here soon and during that time it’s hard to make motorcycle videos. Have you been looking in to any better wheels for the bike. It would be great if there was any spoked wheels for the 750.
@@JoonesAdventuresMC Hi Joones... Yeah, I remember when I lived in England, and Switzerland, my riding would go on hold for 4 or 5 months... but at least there was skiing as a moderate substitute. Someone sent me this link for the tubeless spoke wheels. I actually really like the black ones. And it will keep me from trying to look like an 850, I can just be a 'unique' 750!! But a bit concerned about the import cost. I could end up paying almost double. Here it is... www.kkeracing.com/search?q=f750gs
@@MotoBrit Thanks for the link. the price was ok, but almost the double with import is a bit too much. maybe some day in the future, I saved the link and put it on my wish list. The black ones definitely looks best. I think the gold ones makes the 850 trying to look as a affrica twin.
@@JoonesAdventuresMC yes agreed. I think I'm gonna stick with the cast wheels for now. Well, until I completely wreck them. Which won't take too much longer.
and you should look into the dunlop trailmax mission tire
Thanks Gert. I'll look and see if they're available here. Much appreciated.
And thanks for the link for KKE racing. I'll take a look. That's my only issue with spoked wheels, that I want tubeless too... so that's great. Thanks again.
@@MotoBrit it is tubeless
@@gertahrentlv191 yes, I found them. They look great, and also really good reviews. Thanks for the tip, defo would suit me being 50/50 tyres.
Hello from Brit(ish) Columbia! I have a 2020 non 40th anniversary and at 15,000 km including gravel roads. Great video and I have questions but perhaps should just check out your other videos for the answers hehe. The auxiliary light mounts + which lights are they? The cover over your quick shifter? I love your exhaust, can you hear it better than the stock? I honestly just hear the whirring from the front engine bits. I would LOVE to get rid of the heavy anti-pollution boxy thing 😉
Hi Di, thanks for the message. Would love to chat more about all those questions, but I'll try and be brief and to the point... The lights were one pair of a thousand choices. Honestly it's just a matter of getting hold of a set that are close by and don't have to be flown in from the other side of the world. I've never seen any videos about them, but basically a good set of waterproof LEDs. My mate built the little lever switch for me, but you could add a switch on the handlebars as well. The cover for the auto shifter was from AliExpress. They might be on Amazon, but I like to cut out the middleman for stuff that isn't urgent. There's a video on my channel showing the before and after sound of the exhaust. Which you've probably seen by now. And yes, the big useless box... I knew I wanted to take mine off as soon as I bought it. It just looks ugly. The only downside is voiding the guarantee for the whole of the engine. So it's definitely a risk. But I'm so glad I did it. The sound and the look is just so much better. Well, just my opinion. Thanks again. Safe riding up there... well, after the winter of course. 😄😄
@@MotoBrit Cheers and thank you for your time and excellent info. After this year I'm happy to give my bike a wee winter rest and feed the passion with good quality You Tube content like yours!
@@wandering_armadillo it's funny... Now that I ride all year round, cos of the nice climate here, I'd forgotten about those hibernation months when I lived in UK and Europe... Turning the tyres every few weeks, taking the battery out, keeping a full tank of gas to prevent condensation... Habits I gladly no longer need! But I do miss skiing, saying that!! Haha. Thanks for your kind words. All the best.
Thanks for the video. I just purchased my 750 and heading out for a road trip to South Dakota. I like what you’ve done with the bike. I like the position of your passing lights. How are they mounted?
Hi Karen, thanks for the comments. Passing lights ... Do you mean the additional 'explorer' lights I added? Sorry, different words across the globe for things I guess... I had someone do it for me, I think there was a bracket, like a single bar where the lights attached both ends. I'll try and find out, and maybe do a specific video, as someone else asked me about this, so it might be useful to reverse engineer it and show in detail. Have a great ride to South Dakota.
@@MotoBrit Thank you for your response. I'd definitely be interested in your video. First long trip on the GS should be fun.
I have the 2019 and the first thing he said about the stock headlight and night driving on country roads is spot on. I just had Denali 4s installed. They sell brackets and bike specific Can Bus wiring harness. I had the dealership install for me and they are awesome. The installation is tricky cause of the Can Bus electronics. I do not understand that stuff but know that if you do it wrong you can dry the whole system. They are programmable. I let them do that. They’re on as running lights and go brighter if I hit the brights. They have a strobe feature to alert oncoming traffic. I would not do that at night and as I do ride in NYC traffic I noticed that they flash when I hit the horn. This turns out to be a great feature as drivers actually respond when they’re cutting you off.
What do you think of the bike overall, appreciating the comments re the wheels and tyres etc. Thanks, enjoyed the short vid.
+DG Bourdon ... I've honestly got no major criticisms. Other than it's heavy. But with all the features and durable quality, that's the trade off, otherwise I'd have a nice little Honda 300 to throw around. It's comfortable, plenty of power and apart from a minor issue with my throttle recently (video about that here somewhere), I expect it to last and be reliable. After 16 months now, very happy. Hope to do some longer rides again very soon.
Thanks for showing other side of our country, why you didnt go for the 850GS?
It seemed a little too high for me (I'm 5' 9") but just being on tip-toes with such a heavy bike was not suitable. I don't like having seat lowering options because that then causes other problems in terms of ground clearance. Plus, at the time I didn't think I'd be doing as much off-road as I am now, so the 750 seemed the better option. I would probably rethink everything though if I was buying it now, one year later. It really is a very fine line of pros and cons. I'll be showing much more of the country... Thanks for watching/subscribing.
Thanks for the detailed video.
I have one query regarding the ride comfort between f750 and f850, which one is better ? Also which bike offer better seat comfort ?
+ashish akolkar ... I've only tried the 850 for a short time. If it's just comparing comfort, I would say exactly the same. Maybe someone else reading this might disagree and have a better observation of both over a long period. But I'm sure there's certainly not much in it.
Thanks for the great video's! Still debating whether to go for the F750GS, Versys 650 or Tiger Sport 850. What's your view on the reliability of this one and the cost of ownership? Cheers!
+Moto_Dutch91 ... I like the Tiger as well, so I'd be equally split on the decision. I've been very happy with the 750GS, although I did have one issue with my throttle, that needed a new sensor. And I'm sure it was just unlucky, rather than a common issue. But other than that I've been very happy with the reliability, durability and performance. The cost of the first major service at 10,000 km was also ok, I think the equivalent of about $200 which I thought was reasonable.
@@MotoBrit Appreciate your answer, thanks! I'll take this in my consideration and your video's help me alot. I'm renting a 750GS next month for a trip to Germany and really excited how the bike will do. Ride safe mate!
You sound like you needed the 850 for your type of riding. I have the 750 GS 2021 (exact copy of yours without mods) and I'm fine with it as is with no off-roading.
Hi thank you for your informative video.
I want just want to know if your windshield is made of polycarbonate or acrylic.
My f750gs doesn’t have one but comes with the stock, short one. I’m planning to get the higher one. What do think is better between poly or acrylic ? Thank You
Hi Jerome. It's acrylic, but in all honesty, poly is much better, as you probably know. I had a removable poly screen a few bikes ago and it was awesome. But I must say, this one from Madstad motors is a really good fit, and very durable so far. It's the 16" Clear screen. I may actually buy a detachable extension just for further wind defection. Although this is a good height, if I'm really picky, I do feel wind at speed if I turn my head and have my GoPro on my chin, and worry that it could fly off. But thats being super critical. Here's the link anyway if it helps: madstad.com. You have to buy direct, I don't think they have agents, like Amazon etc. But obviously much better than the stock short one which I took off on the first day. In fact after ordering my bike, all my accessories arrived first, so I spent the first day of my new bike back in Jan '21, swapping things around. 😄
@@MotoBrit thank you so much for your response. It will surely help me from buying my windshield.
Thanks for the video, what’s the details of the spot lights please
Hi Dave. You're welcome, thanks for watching. The only requirement for the spotlights are that they are LED and waterproof. Most seem to market themselves as 'explorers' so it's just a case of getting a set that are local to you, as there are literally hundreds of options. It's best to get BMW to fit them as well so that the additional wiring doesn't negate any guarantee on the electrics, and that it's done so no residual ohms leak out when the engine is off (that's talking from experience from something I did years ago and spent more time and money trying to resolve it.) So I don't have any links as it's the only aftermarket job where I've not gone to Amazon or AliExpress and instead just let the experts sort it out. Sorry to not have any direct links to the exact parts.
Hi. Very nice information video. Can you put the links of the seat paddle and the grips, or write their names because I didn’t understand?Thanks
Sure... I bought both on Amazon, but I'm sure available in other places. 'Grip Puppies', and 'Bad Ass Moto air cooling 3D mesh.' You should be able to find them in the search menu. I don't have a 'monetized account' for links (yet) like bigger UA-camrs, so hopefully you can find them. Thanks for the kind comment.
@@MotoBrit Thanks. For dure I’ll find those stuff here in Portugal from Amazon. Best regards. Our motorcycles are really beautiful 🤩
@@SKYAL75 That's great. I bet Portugal is lovely for riding. I think I'd have a problem though with all the golf courses I hear you have there... I'd be stopping every day!!
@@MotoBrit It’s fantastic ! As I don’t play golf that’s no problem. But the typical restaurants by the roads …..
Hi Mate!. What did you do with your damaged front wheel? I have exactly the same issue with my F750 GS, and I´m wondering whether repair it or not.
I would really appreciate your advice and experience dealing with this matter!
Thanks!
Hi Isaac, I got mine repaired - It seemed to be quite simple, they put the rim on a machine to force it back into place and I can't even see where it was damaged, and have had no problems since. In the video I really thought I needed to change the wheel, but it seems to be a common repair... and far cheaper, obviously. Good luck.
Buen video, que marca son las barras protectoras? Saludos
+Erick Cuesta ... Muchas gracias, muy amable... Las barras de protección son las barras BMW reales. Es el único artículo 'after market' que compré que es específicamente BMW. Todo lo demás es genérico. 👍🏻
@@MotoBrit gracias por la respuesta, la moto esta genial tiene lo necesario nada de más.
How do you find the higher windshield and which one is it? Is it bolt on?
Thanks for the vids, enjoying👍
Hi Noel. Thanks for the feedback. It's a Madstad windshield, 16" Clear. Here's the link to their website: madstad.com I think you can only buy direct, but after doing some homework, I liked their reviews the best. For me at 5'9" it's the perfect height. I can see over it easily and the wind deflects nicely even at top speed. My helmet may also play a role because it's a good one, an Arai, but I don't get any head fatigue at all, or wind noise. It's quite amazing really.
... and to add. Yes, it's a bolt-on, (4 x easy accessable screws) but it is slightly adjustable forwards and backwards.
@@MotoBrit it works well with the relocation of the GPS or does it hit
@@TheLawnMechanic ... It fits perfectly with the repositioned sat nav. Just to confirm, mine is the 18 inch.
Height?
Hello! I own the same motorcycle model (anniversary GS) as you and I am very happy. I would like to know how such a long trip (7,000 km!) was, if it was very exhausting or if you end up getting used to doing so many kilometers a day... do you miss a more comfortable or larger motorcycle? By the way, your intercom doesn't work well because you can't turn the volume up, as you already know, except if you use the BMW ones that do control the volume. If you don't use a BMW, it's better not to connect it to the motorcycle's control unit and to do it directly to the phone, as you said. All the best from Spain!
It was a solid 3 week ride doing a few hundred kms most days. One or two days got a bit tiring, but it was very enjoyable and comfortable. This size of bike suits all of my needs, I don't need bigger. Most of my BMW riding friends have 1200s, but I keep up with them just fine. Thanks for confirming the intercom. And thanks for watching of course. 👍🏻👍🏻
Good videos, thank to you!
@@Waseirafa much appreciated, thank you.
@@Waseirafa You're welcome, thank you.
hı where did you get your jacket from? looks good. what brand is it?
+STEREOTURK ... Cheers, it's not actually a motorbike jacket, just a casual single layer that I throw on sometimes when just out locally. Just a cheap thing I saw in a store. Being ex-military I still like that style. Haha
@@MotoBrit I wanted to say that as the second. you look like an ex seal lol. still nice jacket and yt channel keep it up, greetings from turkey
@@stereoturk7986 Haha, similar, but British Army. But I do get that a lot. I could never work undercover, I just can't shake the look and attitude. LoL. Thanks for your kind words about the channel, it's nice to finally have time to do such a thing. Turkey... beautiful country and lovely people. Thanks again. 👍🏻
I’m 5’7, do you think there will be issues reaching the ground without lowering the motorcycle?
I think you'd be ok. Probably on tip toes, but definitely do-able. Just keep your suspension setting to 'single rider no luggage' as that brings the suspension right down.
Hi, what is the make of the screen?
+Edward Hodges ... it's a Madstad.
Did you ever get spoke wheels?
I didn't, no. After having the mould repaired on the front, I decided to keep them, as I realized after this video that the damage was due to a low tire pressure when I hit the hole in the road, and rationalized that it was more my fault, than having the wrong wheels for my riding. I don't go way off road anyway, so I'm unlikely to be bouncing over tree roots or river rocks. And haven't since. Not much, anyway. Happy with the moulds, still. 👍🏻
Would this be good for a first real bike? I ride a 25cc cruiser now to learn the fundamentals.
+Deon 0026 ... you mean 250cc right? I'd say yes. I was actually thinking about that question the other day, as I'm planning a video just to recap on the standard features of the 750, with the aim of helping those looking to buy it, and wondering what may come as standard and what is added after. Because I've changed/added a lot of things. I think it will also be good for those looking at their first proper bike, upgrading from a commuter. So yes, I think the 750gs would be a good choice.
@@MotoBrit and my wife said she loves the looks of this bike! “That’s a win!” Yes lol 😂 silly me. Key pads get the best of me. I promise I ride better than I type 😩 250cc *Correct* and man that’ll be awesome! I’m glad to hear!
@@Deon0026yickadee That's great... having the wife's approval is a huge deal!! I bought mine without telling my wife, as she was happy when I sold the last one... so I went to the showroom with my daughter, age 10 at the time, and told her not to tell mum. Bless her, she never did, but the wife found the receipt a week later. She had another 2 months to get used to the idea whilst I waited on delivery. Now, she loves it. It's my first BMW bike, and that seems to have changed her mind She's part of our BMW riding club and has made new friends and seen more of Colombia. So the moral of the story... "Forgiveness is easier than permission!" 😄
@@MotoBrit cheers 🍻 my friend! When it comes down to it actually being in the driveway I will be confident knowing it’ll pass eventually when she knows what I spent on the toy lol. You have a new sub for life!
Can add rear plate- for top box?
+ed.Thai. Hansen....Yes. It's already set-up to attach a top box. The fitting seems to be a standard feature for the last 2 or 3 years.
I weigh 275lb and I’m 6’1”. Do you think the 750 is big enough for me?
I would say so, yes. At 6'1" you're tall enough to have both feet flat on the ground, and your weight won't be an issue as long as you're comfortable. I've got friends about the same size with bikes, and even have wives on the back.
lost the rear in rain? what riding mode?!
Was probably in Dynamic. Wasn't heavy rain, but the wet caused the road painted sign to be slippy. And I probably accelerated as I was going over it. Just a quick slip, nothing too dangerous.
6' tall- do you use hi seat height?
+ed.Thai. Hansen... yes, mine is unadjusted and I'm on balls of my feet with single rider suspension. And tip toes with 2-up suspension. I'm 5'9". So you'd probably have both feet flat and slight heel raise, accordingly.
Do you have permanent resident status in country?; a special Visa? Are you skilled in the local language?
I own property here, so I can freely come and go without restriction. Yes, I speak Spanish too. I think there's lots of ways you can get residency here, if that's your question. Colombia are welcoming to the right kind of people. Having an income from work or pensions seems to be the main requirement.
750 is detuned?
Not sure exactly, but both engines are the same. The 850 is sold on more off-road functionality.
Hit a bump and you dent the cast wheels !!
+ed.Thai. Hansen... a deep hole, at speed with under inflated tyres... but still, spoked wheels would have absorbed the hit better. It was dark, raining, and didn't see the hole. I was actually lucky, it could have been much worse.
Every youtuber who rides through a dangerious country, who doesn't live there says this, 'what you see on tv isn't true'. No offense, but things are on tv for a reason. Second, when you see youtubers who LIVE in dangerous places, they quickly change their tune.
+Rod ... well, I'll leave your comment here for your embarrassment. I've lived here for 7 years!! I'm not a 'ride through UA-camr!' All your points are simply way off. But feel free to never visit, you're choice, and your loss. 🤷🏻♂️
@@MotoBrit why would that be embarrassing to me? Everything I said still holds true. And now you're the only exception. What's do embarrassing about that?
@@alastairtheduke ok, we will leave it there.