BMW F 750 GS

The BMW F 750 GS holds the typical GS adventure styling with a big front end and a sleek rear end. The headlamp looks start-of-the-art with an uneven design. The front beak extends to the semi-fairing, which does not occupy a chunk of the front profile. The exhaust is extended higher towards the rear seat. At around 225 kg kerb weight, it is not the heaviest motorcycle in the segment. The front gets a 19-inch 110-section tyre, while the 17-inch rear works with a 150-section.

It has air intake ducts at the fairing, ensuring the engine remains at working temperature. The fairing is not very big and is made of clear glass, just like any other GS adventure motorcycle.

The ride quality of the BMW F 750 GS replicates what the German auto giant is known for. Due to the difference in the tuning of this specific model, it feels more torquey in general. The torque is distributed across the rev range, so high gears and low speeds do not feel rough. Moreover, there are two riding modes, Rain and Road. These modes change the engine character as well as the effectiveness of ABS.

The 15-litre fuel tank appears to be of decent capacity, though the full riding range is not very impressive. The fairing does a decent job of curbing the wind blast despite being small, thanks to the low seating ergonomics. The cooling system does a good job of keeping the engine cool, though normal city riding overheats the engine a bit. The conventional telescopic front and swingarm rear suspension have a decent travel of 151 mm and 177 mm respectively.

The BMW F 750 GS is powered by the same engine that powers the F 850 GS, though with small power output. This 853cc, twin-cylinder engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 77 hp at 7,500 RPM, along with a high torque figure of 83 Nm, which comes at 6,250 RPM. This produced power is channelled to the wheel via a 6-speed gearbox.

The 2-into-1 exhaust system has a decent note and sounds pleasing when revving between the mid-range and top-end.

If there was one thing that the BMW F 750 GS excels in, it has to be the braking. The front dual front discs have a very strong bite. Even the rear brake piston and rotor does a good job, but not even half as good as the front. After mounting panniers and a top box, the additional weight takes away a bit of the stopping power from the rear brake and it works merely to slow down the bike and not stop it.

The addition of ABS, however, makes things safer, especially considering the fact that the front brakes are too strong. The motorcycle also gets stability control, riding modes, and optional traction control.

The BMW F 750 GS is an excellent adventure tourer at the given price point and compares against some of the segment leaders, like the Versys and the Tiger. However, it still has one of the more refined engines among its competitors, which gives it an edge.

The presence of ABS, stability control, and optional traction control makes it extremely desirable. However, being an adventure tourer, the fuel tank deserves to be more than 15 litres, which could be a big disadvantage, especially considering that the 853cc engine is not the most fuel-efficient.