2022 BMW F750GS , surprisingly good with only 77hp 😁
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2022
- Just my thoughts having ridden the bike for 2 hours.
Don't be fooled by the horsepower numbers, it's a good little bike.
Can be de-tuned to A2 (48hp)
Low ish seat height , 815mm.
220 mile tank range
Handles well and is fun to ride.
Brakes are OK and the gearbox is fine in manual mode, quick shifter was a bit clunky, but it is a new bike.
Bike would be good for those not wanting full crazy power! Has enough power to have fun.
The f750gs could handle a bit of light off roading , ie gravel, but it is a road biased bike, good for commuting and travelling long distances .
The bike as tested , UK RRP is £10,900, which is the TE model, plus comfort and tour packs and the Triple black paint
Many thanks to The Mansell Collection
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I’ve just got my second 750gs, previously had 1200’s then the 1250 and actually find the 750 fine even two up. Added the screen from the 850 adventure and a few other bits. The new one comes with the M Endurance chain and the quick shifter on this current bike is very smooth. I preferred this to the 850 due to the front wheel size. Even though it’s only 77bhp if you look at performance it’s only half a second slower to 60mph than the 1250. As to use never bought it to go off road but Moto geo on UA-cam did take it off road and said he preferred it in some ways to the 850, as to mine the previous one went to Spain two up with luggage and did a 3000 mile tour without feeling it wasn’t enough.
I've had my 2022 f750gs Triple Black for about a year now, 2,000 miles and I really love it. Plenty of silky smooth power. . Super flickable and light feeling in the twisties, handles awesome..I personally think this is the best looking middle weight adventure bike on the market. I did replace the stock pipe with the overly huge can with a nice aftermarket pipe and much smaller can. I also immediately put on a Madstad windscreen, much needed on the Hwy. All the hand controls and TFT are 1st class German made and very functional and look and feel extremely impressive. Im always getting compliments at stop lights from this BMW, Highly recommend bike, couldn't be happier.
Mine is now on 20k miles / 32k km all from new (2019) and absolutely agree! Feels like a slightly bigger mountain bike off road, mega easy for London commuting and comfy on two-up motorway tours with luggage. Wunderlich windshield makes it better on motorways. Little bit of corrosion on engine casing parts, but drivetrain is incredibly smooth. Quick shift is super smooth, getting better with miles. Been dropped a couple of times, no problem to pick up :) Flat torque curve makes it super simple to ride without needing to shift all the time too! BMW vario panniers and top box been permanently mounted for all 20k miles, still in great condition & watertight despite the couple of drops. BMW ConnectedRide app works well with GPS prep mount and TFT screen, you can fully control map on your phone via the scroll wheel making long tour navigation simple. Get about 200 miles range at 70-80 mph cruise. Will be keeping mine for as long as possible!
LoL reading these comments. I purchased my anniversary bumblebee 2 1/2 years ago. I now have 44,000 klms on the clock. I put knobbies on it and took it to Cape York Penninsula, through creek crossings, awful sand and bulldust and slippery mud. Earlier this year I rode it along the Birdsville, Oodnadatta and Innaminka tracks. More sand, more gravel and more dust. The bike performed beyond expectations. No it's not a 650cc off road bike but it will cruise at highspeed on shitty roads all day long and reward you with the twistys. A fantastic all rounder.
Thanks for posting those comments. 👍
Years ago I started with 750 GS, then I upgraded to 1250 GSA which I still ride. The 750 was a great starter. It thought me everything I needed to learn. It was so forgiving to my riding stupidity. I remember it as an old friend who lost contact.
Great review - thanks for posting. Picking-up my brand spanking new F750 GS TE in a few days time. Don't plan to do any serious off-roading, just the odd track or grassy area when moto-camping. A bit further down the line, mods will include taller screen, re-locating the GPS, engine protection bars, quick-shift protector and racks for Kriega soft panniers.
Thanks . A bike that somehow is overlooked ? Very capable machine , my brother in law has the older version and loves it . Enjoy and don’t spend too much time on the net looking for things to put on it ! Lol 😂
@@gsd32i Whats the vest that you're wearing on top of your riding jacket? and the brand of gloves please? Thank you
Ordered me a 2023 F750 GS Premium model + center stand ($150 option). It is on the cargo ship over there, on its way to me In USA. 6 yrs ago I had my first BMW, a F800st...willl have to wait till christmas when bike should arrive 😁
I bet Christmas can’t come quick enough ! Enjoy 😊
How do you like your bike? Spring is somewhere in the US. 👍👍
❤my 21 f750gs performance pkg. 👍
Great video.
I came back to biking 4 years ago on a CB500X and have been patiently waiting for the transalp.
But I keep sneaking back to look at the f750gs. I can't seem to shake my need for this bike in my life.
It's like an ex girlfriend. You know you shouldn't, but a quick ride would be OK wouldn't it?
I spent a week on the 750 gs doing my Direct Access and loved it. Bought a Honda cb500x which has been brilliant but have always had a yearning to go back to the gs because of its torquey flexible engine and comfortable handling. Unlike you though I've only ridden a handful of bikes so it was hard to compare. Bought a 2 year old TE last week with all the trimmings and love it.
However, at just 5'9 whilst I can flat foot it like you (mine also has a low seat), I'm terrified of dropping it as I still find it a bit weighty and a bit top heavy and have already had a few close shaves in dodgy lay bys and off-camber car parks! Is it just a matter of getting used to it do you think or would I be better with a lighter lower bike?
In my humble opinion I would say it is a matter of getting use to it . I had an Africa twin before my GS and that was definitely top heavy and that made me concentrate when throning slowly . To be honest I think we are all a bit terrified of dropping our bikes when it gets a bit sketchy so you are not the only one on this club !! 😂 enjoy the GS 👍
@@gsd32i Thank you that's reassuring. I was beginning to wonder whether at the venerable age of 61 a cruiser would have been better!
@@paulyflyer8154 with a name like flyer you should have a PPL . Cruiser ? Too young at 61 😂
@@gsd32i Yes got my ppl 30 years ago when I had the time and ability! Not bothered for years now though as it costs a fortune. Tried a cruiser but just ended up with back ache!
@@paulyflyer8154 yes I haven’t flown a ppl plane 1998 . Now I just sit back and press buttons on the Airbus . Great views from the office . 👍
Huh, check that 🤔 front is only 19 inch rear 17 inch. About to put spoked on mine, progressive touratech springs for the front. Let me know if you ever want to compare my 2021 TE to the 2022 one. That can't be the TE spec as it doesn't have the TFT dash, TE stands for full spec on that particular model, definitely not a commuter, it is a good touring bike did 2.5k miles in a week on mine without an issue, easy to handle with plenty of torque all through the rev range, mansells will soon be able to adjust the ecu on the bikes, as Greg is having his 1250gs done. I'll be getting mine done to map it to the 850gs model
Hi and thanks for the comments . Commuter really was referring to road biased bike . But you can see I had fun on the little 750. The TE model definitely does not come with the TFT screen . The bigger f850 has the TFT as standard . Overall I thought it was a great machine and like I said you could do many miles in comfort just like you did , good effort that 2.5k. When I took it back to Darren I did say that I was surprised how good it was , yup U have a cracking little machine their . Ecu mapping, interesting 🤔. Just pulled the pin on a new SC project exhaust , can’t wait to fit that . Certainly would like to try yours with 21 inch wheels . My brother in law has the old f800 and loves it . Ride safe👍
@@gsd32i we'll have to sort a date out, and you can take mine for a spin, all I did on mine, was remove the sound resonator, she sounds so much better for it now. Yeah the 750gs only comes with a 19 inch on the front, the 850gs has the 21 inch, those are the big differences between the two, caste wheels instead of spoke, non adjustable front forks, less power and some internals on the motor such as the rods and cams, but all that can be sorted 😳 🤑💷💷💷💷💷💷🤣
@@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider more money from the wallet 😂
@@gsd32i just paid the gst on the new VMX spoked wheels, they should be down in the next week, can't wait, as I have big plans for my 750gs. ABR festival next year then some TET around Europe.
They are having a BMW event in my area next month and they are brining all the bikes for demo and this is one I am going to be test driving and might even be walking away with one 😎
Have fun!
@gsd32i Jusy an FYI I ended up with the 23 750GS. Absolutely been loving the bike. I did test ride the new 1300 but the agility of the 750 and lower weight makes it agile and super easy for me to ride. For me it's the Swiss army knife of bikes for shorter riders. It does everything I need it to do and it's a blast off road.
Would you recommend this bike for a beginner ? I was just wondering since they have an option to cap to 48 PS
Hi Emma . I think the bike is a very adaptable machine , that's got sufficient power to progress in your biking journey for a number of years . If you are a total beginner then with right instruction and common sense the bike should be fine. They also do a 310 which may be better for those who are a little bit, how do I say it.....um. nervous!
@@gsd32i hi!
Thank you for your reply !
I was just trying to think practical. If i buy a bike i would like to continue using it without having to buy a new one that would fit the 'intermediate' level later on. Honestly I'm not after the speed or the PS numbers and such. It's all about saving money on the long run. Upon reaching a higher level I was thinking about getting rid of the cap.
But if it doesnt make sense for a complete newbie I would take that advice to heart. :)
@@emmabreuer3438 Emma it would be ideal for you then . Go and try one for size at the dealer . 😊
Thank you so much for your replies
@@emmabreuer3438 Your very welcome
at 5' 9; how did you get on. quite hi and i'm 6'
How many km's can you ride comfortably in a day?
I had a good chuckle when he said only 77 horsepower it's like obviously nothing will ever satisfy you so what's the point anyway
Its a bit like being with your mates in the bar, talking total rubbish and whose got the biggest ENGINE making the most power! Its all a bit irrelevant in this day and age. Like I said I was surprised how good the 77hp was. For me I am a bit of a sucker for the torquey engines. Ride safe and glad you had a chuckle 😁
Thanks for the reply, happy trails
comparing this; with the triumph tiger 900 GT pro. Full options, a little lighter; 200kg. !but whats better for 2 up riding.
Hi. Try and take both out for a couple of hours if able. Any good dealer will allow that. A quick spin around the block wont be enough for your pillion to feel if the rear ergonomics are for them.
I do wonder with a low seat option how well this might suit a 5”1” rider -wifey is looking for a new bike 😉
I'm 5'2'' and I'm buying a low suspention and low seat version and I can put balls of the feet down will boots with decent soles
Triumph T120 is a 1200cc motor bike and nobody ever says “the T120 has only got 79 BHP”.
Why do you keep harping on about the 750gs having only 77BHP ?
Had big bikes all my life and never had one with 77 hp . Not a case of harping on about it …. If I am it’s because I was impressed with it . Ride safe 👍
You think 77hp is weak? Really?? That is a lot, to me. I ride G310GS which has 34hp, and I routinely hit full throttle every gear, which gives me max speed of 99mph. I just discover that F750GS surprisingly has lower seat height than 310GS (I can only touch the ground on my toes). My biggest concern is the weight (100 lbs heavier than my GS).
I’m from an era when bigger was thought to be best and have always had “big” bikes . I was very impressed with the 750 and the weight thing was not an issue , nicely balanced . Like all bikes the weight is only an issue when it’s on the floor !! Bigger sometimes is not the best to some people . Ride safe and enjoy 2023 👍
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Sad they are stopped coming into thailand for 24'. Nuw must go to triumph. Or. Tracer9g
I must be getting old, when a 750 cc bike with approaching 80 HP is a "little bike". Don't people remember when a Bonneville or a Norton Commndo was a big bike? I have the predecessor to this bike, a 2010 F650GS (the 800 cc parallel twin), and it certainly is not a small bike, physically, though it IS relatively light, has a low CG with the under-seat gas tank, and beautiful road manners.. BMW does make some odd choices for a road-oriented machine - why does the low, non-adjustable windscreen make sense here?
What is not discussed here is the change from a 360 degree crankshaft in the older bikes to a 270 degree crank in the newer 750's and 850's. This gives exhaust note on the newer bikes more of a bark, and I believe more torque. Likely this is why the horsepower rating does not tell the whole story in terms of power delivery.
Having said that, even on my bike (rated at 70 HP), I do not have problems keeping up with traffic or overtaking when needed.
I grew up with the likes of the Gpz900R back in the 80's when big bikes were seen as the thing to have and that mind set stuck with me. Agree 100% that engine power now is not the whole story by any stretch of the imagination....I would like to try BMW's new f900 when that hits the dealers.👍
Yes everything is relative. I agree an 850cc bike is described as an entry level bike. I rode XT 500 Yamahas in my youth and continue to remind myself that the GS is a big bike.
why a commuter bike just because it is an 850 but different engine tune less top end. I do ride am BMWR1250RT.
I did say it was a very versatile, useable bike, that you could do lots of miles on too . Enjoy the RT.
Its up to you, This bike with bags can do week long travel trips for sure. I seen plenty harley owners here with 30K bikes and call a 50 mile ride a long ride 😂
Is this a good bike as my 1st bike?
Hi, yes I think it would...depends on what you're looking for. If you want a more focused road bike then the Triumph Trident is a cracking bike, but lacks luggage mounting points.
@@gsd32i thanks for your reaction. I’m looking for a bike with not too much power. That is focused on the road / adventure and also possible for a little off the road (not so much). Besides that a bike that is comfortable for longer rides and maybe a vacation to other country’s.
@@joyn8 I test rode the Honda Transalp and that was very good, best thing is to take one for a test ride if possible .
compare with versys 650; price difference is all the options, features to be extra
Budget is a major issue for most and at the end of the day, the bike has to do what you need it do do. Oh and if it makes you smile then thats a bonus.👍
227 kg. "very light" !!It's just 2 kg. lighter than an R1200gs!
Gives the impression of …… 🙈
@@gsd32i Not when pushing backwards up an adverse camber.
@@steamixion yup, even my KTM 890R would make me struggle...lol 👍
Chinese engine?