Thanks to this video, I went out traded my 2015 Street Triple 675 and bought the 2021 F750GS TE, this is a baby compared to some of my other bikes, but she is a joy to ride. she came with all the bells and whistles, not dissapointed, I have since moved the GPS bracket to above the TFT dash, installed a mobile phone quadlock on the handle bars, love the option of flicking through my playlist when riding, and linking it all up through the exquisite TFT dash, installed a Cynmark anti-theft tft bracket, MotoGrafix tank protector, installed some SW-Motech crash bars on the lower engine, SW-MOTECH bash plate, replaced the crappy screen with the adjustable bracket from the f850gs adventure, and put a medium screen on her with a £20 wind deflector on that, makes a massive difference, the seat isn't great, replaced with the comfort seat, have swapped the caste wheels to VMX Spoked Wheels, replaced the front suspension with progressive springs from touratech with a heavier weight oil, it has all made a huge difference. Also replaced the sound resonator with the dominator mid pipe, makes it sound wonderful, proper deap thrum and bark. Added barkbusters to the handlebar, doubletake mirrors, Have now done 6000+ miles on her, couldn't be happier with this little GS, if I want big power I'll ride my sportbikes.
I know this is an older review but I’m contemplating buying a used model so this review was very timely for me. You answered all my questions about the 750 in particular but also explained in detail the differences between the similar models which I needed to know. Your command of English is amazing considering it’s not your primary language. Not only do you speak it well as far as pronunciation, slang, an vocabulary but you are articulate. After posting I’m going to subscribe to your channel for competent in-depth reviews but also to vicariously enjoy your travel logs. Very interesting and entertaining.
Great review mate! One of the best things, that in my opinion enhances this review, is the road trip with the bike through this magnificent landscapes! Seriously, this is what I can call an accurate review! Well done! Cheers
Nice review. You've basically convinced me to buy the F750 over F850 as I didn't understand the difference, and now I can see the difference and it's in the way I'm going to use it, ie more on-road than off-road. Also, it was really helpful to see how my purchase of the F750 - a first big bike - will progress to either the F850 or the 1200, depending on how I enjoy the F750, how I use it, and the kind of experience I might be looking for in the future. Good job!
Great and honest review. I just ordered a low suspension with every available option. Bike is actually on its way here to the USA. I have a feeling this bike will be a great machine. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Safe riding.
Cheers, Aussie! You're most welcome! It's a great bike, and much appreciated especially by shorter riders. If your wife is tall, there's taller seat options from the factory that you can look into. If she's average height, the comfort saddle is a recommended accessory. The stock saddle is not very comfortable (like sitting on a bakelite phone from the 80's). There's also a low saddle oem, but it's even worse than the regular one. I would recommend looking at a low comfort seat from Wünderlich or Touratech or some other after-market, if the oem comfort seat is too tall. Hope she likes the bike! :)
Really good information. I just bought one 750GS and I'm very excited to start moving on it, which should be in a week. With your comments, I.m much convinced that it was the best choise!!Thanks
I just purchased a new BMW F750 GS and I totally agreed with your report about the BMW F750 GS, it is an excellent bike, this bike can go everywhere even Offroad and easy bike to control . Best from BAHRAIN 🇧🇭.
I rode the bike at the launch and found myself singing when riding. I am happy to see that as a long-term rider you are still singing. It must be a great bike.
Thanks for the great review. After 20 BMW's from single F650 GS to K1200LT's and everything in between its time to get something lighter than my 06 RT at age 73. The Zero speed and low speed stuff really gets in the way of me getting out and riding. I'm picking up a used 2700 mile F750GS next week. I can't wait. The bike already has the a Givi top box, Madstad windshield and Akropovic muffler on it. I'm looking for Vario cases. The bike is the low version premium package.
I enjoyed this motorcycle review more than most - enjoyed your humor, honesty, and knowledge to compare your F750GS to other BMW bikes. I think I'm sold on one.
Thanks for this review, Jessie. I am buying a F750 for my daughter and this is helpful ( as all of your videos are). She is 5’4’ and opting for the lowered suspension - mostly for on-road.
Thanks, Matt! It means a lot to hear! It’s a fun and competent bike. Spirited and exciting, but predictable and gentle enough not to set your pants on fire. Hard to imagine a more compelling choice at the moment. Hope she likes it!
Giiiizzz, people eating at the same table the guy is cleaning his foot and socks,,, for a moment I thought he would pick up some potatoes off the plate of his friend! Seriously, the video is very good.Your insight is very useful... the best I have watched so far about the GS 750. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your honest review. Good point you make about the quickshifter. I have recently bought the 2019 model. Added a few extras including having gel padding added to the standard seat, upper engine bars and givi LED spots. Looking forward to plenty of use this year (2022)
I always laugh when someone says they are going to give an honest review of something that they have already bought and invested in. It raises interesting concepts about human behaviour, thinking and decision making. That having been said, I did enjoy your review, and I think you were fair in assessing the bikes. It would be really interesting to compare the Suzuki DR650 with the F750GS, as many have made the comment that for true adventure riding in remote locations, the Suzuki is far easier to service. I am a BMW owner, so I know the complexities, and yes, they can be a hassle at times, but they are also superb bikes to ride, so comfortable and capable. Thanks for taking the time to film and post this.
Thanks! I appreciate it :-) I told him about your comment, and he likes the idea of doing a comparison. Not sure when we could get around to it since he lives in the other end of the country at the moment, but hopefully we can do a video on the topic early next season. Winter is crawling in and there’ll be snow everywhere in a few weeks, most likely. So April probably. During winter we travel all over and rent bikes, and not maybe very likely to come across a DR650 at a rental :-)
Nothing laughable about it at all...not everyone shows complete bias and defend their purchases. I’ve owned about 35 bikes and I happily say to anyone what is shit and not.
Test rode an F750GS for a few hours today. Very spunky motor with lots of pep. The bike has a lot of personality. Good highway stability. Very maneuverable. Sounds nice. Looks nice. BMW has the best TFT screen in the biz; easy to read in all light; vibrant colors; crisp/sharp text, laid-out logically.
After 5 years of enjoying a R1200RTWC (the best all rounder for touring- I have had GoldWing and Ultra), I wanted to downsize as I only ride one up and want to have mostly road capabilities and still comfort. Like you, my choice was F750 with every package you could put on it, plus added a real windscreen, Vario bags, NAV above LCD, running lights, sargent saddle and a variety of other Touretech pieces to improve pegs, brake, shift lever. To me, I have basically replicated a comfortable, but lighter multi-day machine with fire road capabilities. However, for week plus trips two up, the 1200 is superior..
Hey! I'm from Brazil. I bought my 750 last week and I'm in love! My proposal, in the most of days, it's use in city and road. Occasionally off-road. So, I'm think that I made a good choice. Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much for this. You managed to put up a series of interesting points on what the 750 GS is and isn’t. For me, that I’m really looking into this model to purchase sometime in the near future, it was great to hear your honest input, especially in what concerns to packs and extras. You did a great job, it was truly helpful! I wish you the best for your ownership, it really feels like a bike to roam the world... Regards from Portugal!
Compelling touring - the artic circle clips !! It’s on my bucket list and I’m close to committing to the BMW Motörrad trip on Aug 2021. I’m glad I watched your F700GS video, otherwise I’d have missed them !!
Hey, Dana! Congratulations! I hope you'll be happy with it. Let me know how the low suspension works out. I've been itching to try one with it, just to see if there's any noticeable difference.
Great and very comprehensive review from an owner's perspective. I'm older but only just finishing my training in the UK. I would like to tour but don't want a GS1200/1250 as my first bike as I think it would be too much for an inexperienced rider. The GS750 appears to be the perfect bike for me but definitely would want a taller screen. These are expensive bikes once you start adding options but would also want cruise control and luggage. Also considering the Triumph Tiger XRX although BMW UK are currently offering some really good deals on a new GS750. I definitely want to tour in Scandinavia in the future, Norway looks amazing. Keep up the good work!
Not a BMW kind of guy (yet?), which makes my watching of this video a testament of good work on the part of the convenience kind of guy. Thanks for good insight.
Hey, Andrew! I’m glad you liked it! And you should! It’s one of those things every motorcycle adventurer has to do. Check out Trollstigen and Lysebotn. Great pit stops along the way. Beware the food though, it’s mostly junk food along the road.
I loved your video and reviews. Very informative and really got a lots of technical information based on your experience 👍 Heading to this kind of bike from my HD and cruiser bike. Thanks for putting this video together.
Excellent and funny Video. Thank you so much for that. I sold my 790 Duke yesterday and will soon buy a 750 GS. Your videos have strongly influenced me to take this step. Thanks again for that.
Hey, Keuisr! Thanks, and I’m Glad you liked it! It’ll probably be a big change from the KTM Duke 790. I had a Duke 690R (single cylinder) earlier, but didn’t feel it was well enough suited to long distance travel. I haven’t tried the 790 twin, but I imagine the seat is as hard as ever :-)
@@MotorcycleTouristsThe 790 Duke is a very good machine in its segment. But I wanted much more comfort for longer tours. And there are not many in the middle class who can keep up with BMW. And when I expressed my wish to my BMW dealer, he made me an offer that I could not refuse. ;)
That was a very thoughtful review and beautifully filmed. Thanks for taking the time to post this. I am looking to buy one to use in Thailand and still can't make my mind up about the 750 or 850. Like you I do mostly on road but the roads are terrible in Thailand and I would like to do more off road. Actually, the biggest issue for me is engine heat. The 800 was famous for being extremely hot to the point of uncomfortable. Thailand is hot all year round and if the engine is blowing off a lot of heat it will make it unbearable to ride. I realise you are riding in a cold climate and welcome the heat, but what can you tell me about engine heat, is it less with the newer engine? I test rode the Triumph Tiger 800 and the triple engine was beautiful and smooth, but it cooks your feet and legs. After the test ride my wife said "if you buy it, you'll be riding on your own". Now I just have a Triumph Tiger tee shirt, but no bike!
Hello, Pomoz! Thanks! I’m glad you liked it :-) Toasted feet are, as you guessed, not an issue in this climate :-D The warmest I’ve ridden in is like 32 degrees Celsius, and at that temperature, I didn’t notice any heat coming from the engine, but in truth, it’s not something I was paying attention to. Same with the 700, didn’t think of it. Also, if I were to ride in Thailand, I think the 850 might be the better choice over the 750. As you mentioned, the roads there are what many might consider “off-road”. It’s a lot different here, where the roads are as smooth as a BMW dealer’s sales arguments. Try it out at such a dealer! Let me know if it runs hot. I’m quite curious to know the outcome!
Thanks for the video. I felt in love with GS models since couple of years. I have been to BMW Motorrad shop and tried 1250 GS. Unfortunately I am only 172 cm tall and this bike does not fit me. So I will go for 750 GS. But first.. bike driving license :) have to be completed. Hoping to joing GS family in summer.
Hey, Dmitry! You’re most welcome, and I’m glad you liked it! It’s a great bike and I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun with it. Good luck with the license and ride safe :-)
Get the 1200gs rallye which can be lowered to very low seat height with bmw low suspensions and low seat. Idk why bmw hasn't made a low suspension kit for the 1250gs yet.
I have a call into my dealer for a 750GS ! I have miles and miles of nice twisty country roads! Video still leaves the question witch one to choose but I learned some things!
Nice review and video! I still cannot decide between the 750 and 850. But I am already decided on getting one of them. Will use it 99% of the time on pavement.
I am getting back into riding after some forty years... Not a tall person, so the F750 GS fits me better than any other... I would have loved the 1250, but I am leery of not being comfortable reaching the ground at stops, not to mention the weight if it should fall over... My bike is in the dealers hands currently at the 600 mile checkup. Hope to get it back soon...
Thanks for the great review. I’m a big heavy guy and it’s great to see reviews on bikes from your point of view. It makes me much more willing to buy a 750 or 850 when a big guy reviews it and says it has plenty of power and suspension travel for him.
Hey! I’m glad you liked it! The dynamic ESA lets you adjust the load as solo rider, rider with passenger and rider with luggage. I have it permanently set to rider with passenger, and that works for me and my weight 👍
Good review, thank you. This one will be my 2nd Motobike after 10 years. Prior one was a Honda Transalp . I belive this one will be amazing with all electronic things :-) Just ordered and waiting until October mid. Thank you for your sharing
I have comfort seat on my F700GS and compared to the new one on F750/850 I can tell the old one was much better, it is very narrow in middle providing better grip to the tank with the legs and may help short riders; there is a support for your back and looks way more cool :|
I had no idea! I thought of getting one on the F700GS, but ended up with the one from Sargent instead. That's very interesting, actually. I might try and see if my local dealer has a 700 or 800GS with a comfort saddle I can have a look at, just out of curiosity. But I think everyone can agree on the fact that the stock saddle on the F700GS and F800GS was ... well ... uncomfortable, to be diplomatic :D
I haven’t tried the stock seat on the 750, only the comfort seat. If I were to guess, it’s a little more plush, but don’t know for sure. The dealer near me only brings in demo bikes with comfort seats too, so can’t go there to try.
Hiya Jessie - similar to yourself, I had one of the BMW twins (an F650GS rather than the F700) but felt I needed a little bit... more. As the F750GS was constantly unavailable here in the USA, I ended up getting a 2018 Triumph XRT. But have to say, having owned it for over a year, I miss my old BMW and find myself not riding - at all. How did you find the center of gravity on the F750? I know they moved the petrol tank up, which is one of the things I really miss from the old BMW - this Tiger is so damn top heavy!!!
Cheers! It does warm your legs a little bit. Not as bad as some other bikes, though. I just spent a week riding it around in 30°C at slow speeds; slow moving traffic, twisties, hairpins and so on. And every now and then I could feel the heat against my leg. Not enough to bother me, but enough to be noticed once in a while. But as soon as you get moving, it cools down and the wind cools you down too.
Hey, Jeff! I’m glad you liked it! I’m using the Schuberth E1 helmet. Mostly because it’s one of the few helmets which both opens and also has a sun flap. When I commute, I have the sun right in my eyes, both on the way there and back. Took about two months to properly “break it in”, so it stopped squishing my face, and it still sits a bit tight. But the more I use it the better it fits. Still a bit tight, though, especially if not used for a few weeks.
Cheers, John! Truly appreciate it! The 850 isn't a bad touring machine, though. I'd even go so far as to say it's a smidge better than the 750, because of the rider ergonomics and increased power. If you have the legs of a giraffe and can ride it comfortably, that is. I can't. But my legs are super short. Like a cartoon, I have super long torso and tiny little legs, and the 850 is too tall for me. I'm in the process of editing a 750 vs 850 review, so stay tuned for that, if you're interested ;-)
I am talking to my BMW dealer about the 750, thanks for your very informative video, actually l have really enjoyed all your videos, this one couldn't of come at a better time. "Question" On the 750 is the comfort seat the same height as the standard seat? Thanks!
Hey, Terry! Thanks for the nice words! It means a lot :-) The comfort seat is 15mm taller, but the padding is a little softer I think, so maybe 10-12mm taller in practice when you sit on it.
Very very nice and correct video... One question : I had own a BMV F 700 GS.. I changed 2 windscreen but with both of them the noise and the turbulence was tragic....!!! How about the 750... Any ideas on testing the 750 ?? About noise and turbulence etc....???? Thanks 👍
Thank you for this review. It helped me decide to get the 750. I do have a question, what suspension mode do you use if you ride with the empty top case. Single rider or rider with luggage? If you use single rider, at what weight do you switch to rider and luggage setting?
Hey, Lenny! Glad you liked it 👍 I always ride with setting “two riders” because of my weigh (I’m no ballerina, exactly..) Any other setting and I feel the suspension is too soft for me.
I am about to by 750GS Sport 2019 model...I like to know 750 is the model or the size on the engine...if not what is the size of the engine please...thank you...
Hello, Vasilis! It’s the model name. Both the F750GS and F850GS share the exact same engine of 853cc. However, the 750GS is tuned a bit lower to 77hp, while the F850GS outputs 95hp, even though it’s the exact same engine. BMW has a history of naming their bike models differently than the engine displacement, which can be a bit confusing. The old F650GS came in both single and dual cylinder versions, and one had an 800cc engine, for example :-) Totally confusing 👍
@@MotorcycleTourists Thank you for tell me all this...that mean my motorbike (2019)750gs he go to have just less 853cc..maybe 800cc?(how a bit lower you mean if you don't mind)
@@MotorcycleTourists I'd point out the one cilinder 650 was named G650GS to differentiate it from the NEW two cylinder 800cc F650GS. The old F650GS was also one cylinder 650cc
Any concerns on the Chinese Engine verses the Austrian Rotax? I am planning a 10K Miles road trip across the US and would like to get this instead of my F700gs. Can we use something like Android Auto to display on the TFT instead of buying the very expensive Nav 6? Thanks a lot.
Hey Krish! We've put over 13.000 km each on both the F750GS and the F850GS across all of Europe, and so far no surprises. That broken relay for the brake light on the 750 was the only problem we've had so far, and it wasn't even engine related. So far so good! :-) I don't think you can put Android Auto in the TFT, to be honest. Pretty sure you can't...
@@MotorcycleTourists Thanks a lot. How will I get rid of my F700gs is the big question. I love it a lot. I cannot justify having two of them. I am surely going to find a way. I used to have a F800gs, put 66K Miles on it, before I had a front puncture at 75 mph. Now switched to F700gs because of the tubeless. The new 850 also is cross spoked like the 1200/1250. Interesting choices.
Hey! It was fine for the most part. Norway speed limits are generally 80 km/h even on the larger roads, so even on the longer stretches it never really became a bother. The cold and the rain, though... But when it’s warm, it’s super nice! In my experience, talker screens just focus the wind on my helmet because I have a really long torso and tiny legs, like a comic book character, so the screen would have to be really tall :-D So I might not be the best judge on that. I am hoping to try an after market screen, though, and as soon as I get the opportunity to, expect a review!
Thanks for the answer! I think maybe i will put the original bmw windscreen (the taller one), not as tall as the 1200GS but i would think it will help. I ordered my bike for 3-4 weeks, and received last week but since the season is finnished i have to wait until march/april to pick it up at the shopdealer. I chose the same color as your, and put all the extras on it. Looking forward to have many wonderful years with this bike, my first bike. By the way, how far can you drive with a 15L tank?
Zerotaxi1984 I'm riding the bike for 2 weeks in Holland now. The tank holds 15 lit and after using aprox 12 lit you get the message on the display to go to the nearest petrol station. That's after aprox 260 km give or take. I'm using one lit gasoline on 22 km.
Congratulations! Hope you'll be happy with it, once you get to pick it up :-) I get about 350km out of a tank, thereabouts. It's consistently hitting 3.7 to 3.9 litres / 100 km. But, of course, if you twist that throttle ....
Hey, Roberto! That's pretty high consumption. You can expect the consumption to drop a bit once you've run in the engine. But still, it's a bit on the high side. Are you maybe driving it a little happily? :D
Fantistic review as usual, thanks! I had a 700 exclusively as my daily commuter, great city bike, got a new Tmax a year ago but I want to go back to a proper motorcycle, the 750 looks good for the added farkles and technology. Following your reviews, thumbs up.
Thanks, Luis! Glad you liked it! Isn’t the TMax like an executive lounge on wheels? I actually almost got one as my first bike! But ended up a different route, so I never got around to even try it. And now, with the 750, all I can think about is when I get to go out on a long adventure tour next, and where to go.
Hey, Steve! Thanks, glad you liked it! As for the screen; it’s a naked bike, so pretty much non-existing. It does distribute the wind evenly across your body, though, which is nice. Better than having it concentrated on your face, for example.
Hi from Portugal. First of all congratulations for your fantastic videos. As far as I understood from this video, you have a stock confort saddle on your 750, weren’t you using a sergeant one? Other two questions I have as a new owner of a F750 GS are: you travel a lot, don’t you feel the need of a high range lights?; the other one is, as I already two falls of my bike….., and I watched that sometimes you go a little off road, why didn’t you put crash bars on your bike? Hope to keep watching your videos. Keep safe. Álvaro
Thank you for very very informative channel. Want to know how does the 750 and 850 bikes handle with a passenger and what is the comfort for the passenger? Keep up the great work.
Hey, IDK if you are still checking the comments on this, but: I'm 5'8" (172 cm) with a similar build as you. In the vid you seemed to like the suspension setup. Would you have any reservations about getting the low suspension version? In years past BMW explicitly lowered the payload capacity of the low version, but with the 750 (as with the Triumph 900), it seems like they have abandoned this and just give one payload number.
Maybe, but most likely not. I’d wanna give it a try at the dealer, and try at least some cobble stones and bumpy gravel roads to get a feel for it. I haven’t tried a lowered 750, but going by a lowered 850, my first guess would be that it’d be fine, a bit on the stiff side, but most likely doable. I wouldn’t think the suspension would bottom out, but it would sacrifice some comfort. Combine it with an after market, low comfort saddle to compensate and I think you might have a pretty sweet ride 👍
Nice review of the 750gs very informative and reasonable comments. Why do they call it a 750 and not a 850. Very strange and could affect the sales of the bike! Thanks for sharing 🤙
Hello, Stuart! BMW has a long-standing history of confusing people with their model names. I'm guessing it's some sort of German humour. I honestly don't know. There is actually an 850 as well, which has the exact same engine, but is more off-road and touring oriented. Why they chose to call them F750GS and F850GS, instead of F850GS and R850GS or something like that, to differentiate between them, is a mystery on par with where all the odd socks go once you put them in the washer.
What are the brand and model of the tires you used to do that epic travel? I asume if you do on/off road without any trouble are a good ones. Regards from Spain!! I´m so jelous you have those amazing landscapes and views... Very good review.
After having my F700GS for almost 5 years I bought an F850GS Exclusive Package (including all packages). But I haven't picked it up yet waiting for Wunderlich accessories to put on. I was going to buy F750GS (again) but the last one with Exclusive Package in stock was sold. I wanted to take the advantage of the discount (14%) the dealer offered so I changed my mind and went for F850GS... My next bike will be most probably an R1300GS :))
Oooh! Like I said in the video, I'm super torn between the F850 and F750. I think the F750 was maybe a better choice for me right now, because I don't do much in the way of off-roading, and I don't adventure all the way around the world yet. The F750 felt like it had better road handling, but the F850 wasn't that far off. It's still quite good. Not as good as the F750, but still good. Might be "good enough". I'll have to do a proper, really in-depth F750 vs F850 soon :-) Just to make sure. Maybe drive both every day for a couple of weeks or so.
Thanks to this video, I went out traded my 2015 Street Triple 675 and bought the 2021 F750GS TE, this is a baby compared to some of my other bikes, but she is a joy to ride. she came with all the bells and whistles, not dissapointed, I have since moved the GPS bracket to above the TFT dash, installed a mobile phone quadlock on the handle bars, love the option of flicking through my playlist when riding, and linking it all up through the exquisite TFT dash, installed a Cynmark anti-theft tft bracket, MotoGrafix tank protector, installed some SW-Motech crash bars on the lower engine, SW-MOTECH bash plate, replaced the crappy screen with the adjustable bracket from the f850gs adventure, and put a medium screen on her with a £20 wind deflector on that, makes a massive difference, the seat isn't great, replaced with the comfort seat, have swapped the caste wheels to VMX Spoked Wheels, replaced the front suspension with progressive springs from touratech with a heavier weight oil, it has all made a huge difference. Also replaced the sound resonator with the dominator mid pipe, makes it sound wonderful, proper deap thrum and bark. Added barkbusters to the handlebar, doubletake mirrors, Have now done 6000+ miles on her, couldn't be happier with this little GS, if I want big power I'll ride my sportbikes.
How did you move the GPS mount. Did you have to extend the wires?
@@demotors070161 nope, cables are all fine, didn't need to change them. Just did the simple swap over. Easy 10 minutes job
I know this is an older review but I’m contemplating buying a used model so this review was very timely for me. You answered all my questions about the 750 in particular but also explained in detail the differences between the similar models which I needed to know. Your command of English is amazing considering it’s not your primary language. Not only do you speak it well as far as pronunciation, slang, an vocabulary but you are articulate. After posting I’m going to subscribe to your channel for competent in-depth reviews but also to vicariously enjoy your travel logs. Very interesting and entertaining.
As an English teacher, I´m impressed on your vocabulary, extensive, varied and well used. Nice.
Hey, Daniel! Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated :-)
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Great review mate! One of the best things, that in my opinion enhances this review, is the road trip with the bike through this magnificent landscapes! Seriously, this is what I can call an accurate review!
Well done! Cheers
Cheers, Goncalo! Glad you liked it! 👍
Nice review. You've basically convinced me to buy the F750 over F850 as I didn't understand the difference, and now I can see the difference and it's in the way I'm going to use it, ie more on-road than off-road. Also, it was really helpful to see how my purchase of the F750 - a first big bike - will progress to either the F850 or the 1200, depending on how I enjoy the F750, how I use it, and the kind of experience I might be looking for in the future. Good job!
A very good and fair, informative review. Thank you for sharing.
Hey, Blackie! Thanks for the nice words! Means a lot to me to hear :-) Glad you liked it!
Great and honest review. I just ordered a low suspension with every available option. Bike is actually on its way here to the USA. I have a feeling this bike will be a great machine. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Safe riding.
Hey! Thanks! And congratulations!
I just liked the way he talks and explain things. Keep the good work coming.
Hey, Sun! Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate it, and try my best :-)
My wife came out of nowhere wanting this bike and now I know what to expect. Good information, Viking Dude.
Cheers, Aussie! You're most welcome! It's a great bike, and much appreciated especially by shorter riders. If your wife is tall, there's taller seat options from the factory that you can look into. If she's average height, the comfort saddle is a recommended accessory. The stock saddle is not very comfortable (like sitting on a bakelite phone from the 80's). There's also a low saddle oem, but it's even worse than the regular one. I would recommend looking at a low comfort seat from Wünderlich or Touratech or some other after-market, if the oem comfort seat is too tall. Hope she likes the bike! :)
Just excellent. I want to 750 now, (I'm a short person and beginner). Keep up the great work. No bull, just honest insights, love it!
Thanks for a useful review. My F750GS is on order and should be here in December!
Thanks, Stephen! What colour did you pick, and what accessories and “doohickeys”?
Really good information. I just bought one 750GS and I'm very excited to start moving on it, which should be in a week. With your comments, I.m much convinced that it was the best choise!!Thanks
I just purchased a new BMW F750 GS and I totally agreed with your report about the BMW F750 GS, it is an excellent bike, this bike can go everywhere even Offroad and easy bike to control . Best from BAHRAIN 🇧🇭.
Enjoyed the video (and the previous ones) as I wait for my F750GS to arrive. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Hey, Richard! Thanks for the nice words! I’ll do my very best to keep them coming :-)
I just did the Death Valley tour-1000 miles 3 days. I rented a f750 gs & well everything said in this review is very accurate
I rode the bike at the launch and found myself singing when riding. I am happy to see that as a long-term rider you are still singing. It must be a great bike.
Thanks for the great review. After 20 BMW's from single F650 GS to K1200LT's and everything in between its time to get something lighter than my 06 RT at age 73. The Zero speed and low speed stuff really gets in the way of me getting out and riding. I'm picking up a used 2700 mile F750GS next week. I can't wait. The bike already has the a Givi top box, Madstad windshield and Akropovic muffler on it. I'm looking for Vario cases. The bike is the low version premium package.
I just bought the 2021 BMW 750GS and am very happy with the purchase!
I enjoyed this motorcycle review more than most - enjoyed your humor, honesty, and knowledge to compare your F750GS to other BMW bikes. I think I'm sold on one.
Thanks, Jacob! I appreciate the encouragement, and I’m glad you liked it! I have 750 vs 850 up too, if you haven’t seen it :-)
Thanks for this review, Jessie. I am buying a F750 for my daughter and this is helpful ( as all of your videos are). She is 5’4’ and opting for the lowered suspension - mostly for on-road.
Thanks, Matt! It means a lot to hear! It’s a fun and competent bike. Spirited and exciting, but predictable and gentle enough not to set your pants on fire. Hard to imagine a more compelling choice at the moment. Hope she likes it!
interesting ; very top heavy; 25 kg more than 500x and i feel the weight; if you try to pick it up;l i can't !! but
Giiiizzz, people eating at the same table the guy is cleaning his foot and socks,,, for a moment I thought he would pick up some potatoes off the plate of his friend! Seriously, the video is very good.Your insight is very useful... the best I have watched so far about the GS 750.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I’ll be sure to berate my little bro for his total lack of table manners :-D Not sure it’ll help, but I will surely lord it over him ;-)
Thanks for sharing your honest review. Good point you make about the quickshifter. I have recently bought the 2019 model. Added a few extras including having gel padding added to the standard seat, upper engine bars and givi LED spots. Looking forward to plenty of use this year (2022)
A very balanced and considered review, directed by your personal use cases. What I had hoped to see. Thank you kindly.
Hey, Ross! Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you liked it :-) It's always nice to hear!
I always laugh when someone says they are going to give an honest review of something that they have already bought and invested in. It raises interesting concepts about human behaviour, thinking and decision making. That having been said, I did enjoy your review, and I think you were fair in assessing the bikes. It would be really interesting to compare the Suzuki DR650 with the F750GS, as many have made the comment that for true adventure riding in remote locations, the Suzuki is far easier to service. I am a BMW owner, so I know the complexities, and yes, they can be a hassle at times, but they are also superb bikes to ride, so comfortable and capable. Thanks for taking the time to film and post this.
Thanks! I appreciate it :-) I told him about your comment, and he likes the idea of doing a comparison. Not sure when we could get around to it since he lives in the other end of the country at the moment, but hopefully we can do a video on the topic early next season. Winter is crawling in and there’ll be snow everywhere in a few weeks, most likely. So April probably. During winter we travel all over and rent bikes, and not maybe very likely to come across a DR650 at a rental :-)
Nothing laughable about it at all...not everyone shows complete bias and defend their purchases. I’ve owned about 35 bikes and I happily say to anyone what is shit and not.
Thanks for the good review. I'm seriously considering the 750GS and your info was very helpful.
Cheers, Brian!
Test rode an F750GS for a few hours today. Very spunky motor with lots of pep. The bike has a lot of personality. Good highway stability. Very maneuverable. Sounds nice. Looks nice. BMW has the best TFT screen in the biz; easy to read in all light; vibrant colors; crisp/sharp text, laid-out logically.
Totally agree! :-)
Thank you for this thorough review, as I'm considering buying a SH F750, it's been a very valuable source of information.
That bike looks like it's a lot of fun! Thanks for a very helpful review.
Hey, Robert! You’re most welcome, and glad you liked it! :-)
Great to see the final review from you! Thanks
Thanks, Gian! It's hopefully not the last one, though ;-) . More might be coming!
After 5 years of enjoying a R1200RTWC (the best all rounder for touring- I have had GoldWing and Ultra), I wanted to downsize as I only ride one up and want to have mostly road capabilities and still comfort. Like you, my choice was F750 with every package you could put on it, plus added a real windscreen, Vario bags, NAV above LCD, running lights, sargent saddle and a variety of other Touretech pieces to improve pegs, brake, shift lever. To me, I have basically replicated a comfortable, but lighter multi-day machine with fire road capabilities. However, for week plus trips two up, the 1200 is superior..
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing. It’s good to get a “big guy “ perspective.
Cheers, Jeff! I’m glad you liked it!
Thank you for this! It's being hard for me to decide between this bike and others and you made me finally take a decision!
Hey! I'm from Brazil.
I bought my 750 last week and I'm in love!
My proposal, in the most of days, it's use in city and road. Occasionally off-road.
So, I'm think that I made a good choice.
Thanks for the video!
Congratulations, and you’re most welcome! Ride safe 👍
Thank you very much ! I appreciate your review a lot !!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻. With kind regards from Germany🇩🇪
Thank you so much for this. You managed to put up a series of interesting points on what the 750 GS is and isn’t. For me, that I’m really looking into this model to purchase sometime in the near future, it was great to hear your honest input, especially in what concerns to packs and extras. You did a great job, it was truly helpful! I wish you the best for your ownership, it really feels like a bike to roam the world... Regards from Portugal!
Óla, Henrique! Many, many thanks for your kind words. They truly made my day :-D Ride safe and far, on whatever bike you end up getting :-)
Compelling touring - the artic circle clips !!
It’s on my bucket list and I’m close to committing to the BMW Motörrad trip on Aug 2021.
I’m glad I watched your F700GS video, otherwise I’d have missed them !!
Great video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. It has helped me make up my mind about buying a 750GS
Hey, Mari! Thanks! I’m glad you liked it! Means a lot to hear :-)
I am currently considering the F750GS low suspension. Great review thank you.
Cheers, Dana! Always nice to hear :-)
@@MotorcycleTourists bought the F750GS and it's going to be shipped next week
Hey, Dana! Congratulations! I hope you'll be happy with it. Let me know how the low suspension works out. I've been itching to try one with it, just to see if there's any noticeable difference.
Great and very comprehensive review from an owner's perspective. I'm older but only just finishing my training in the UK. I would like to tour but don't want a GS1200/1250 as my first bike as I think it would be too much for an inexperienced rider. The GS750 appears to be the perfect bike for me but definitely would want a taller screen. These are expensive bikes once you start adding options but would also want cruise control and luggage. Also considering the Triumph Tiger XRX although BMW UK are currently offering some really good deals on a new GS750. I definitely want to tour in Scandinavia in the future, Norway looks amazing. Keep up the good work!
my screen is 4x that hi. perfect. Perfect size as I'm 180cm; or 6' . such a differnt ride than my cb500x but the seat is not as comfy.
Not a BMW kind of guy (yet?), which makes my watching of this video a testament of good work on the part of the convenience kind of guy. Thanks for good insight.
Cheers, Gisle! Nice to hear you liked it :-)
The most informative video of the model so far (for me). Thanks
Thanks for a comprehensive review of F750 GS; I intend to buy one soon. Safe rides 🤞
Hello, Abdelatif! You're most welcome, and I'm glad you liked it! Safe rides to you as well, wherever your adventures take you.
Awesome review, and I'm even more excited to buy mine soon! would love to go to the arctic circle!
Hey, Andrew! I’m glad you liked it! And you should! It’s one of those things every motorcycle adventurer has to do. Check out Trollstigen and Lysebotn. Great pit stops along the way. Beware the food though, it’s mostly junk food along the road.
Well filmed video! Thank you from an F700GS owner.
Cheers, David! Glad you liked it! The F700GS is a great bike. I had a lot of fun with mine :-)
I loved your video and reviews.
Very informative and really got a lots of technical information based on your experience 👍
Heading to this kind of bike from my HD and cruiser bike. Thanks for putting this video together.
Excellent and funny Video. Thank you so much for that. I sold my 790 Duke yesterday and will soon buy a 750 GS. Your videos have strongly influenced me to take this step. Thanks again for that.
Hey, Keuisr! Thanks, and I’m
Glad you liked it! It’ll probably be a big change from the KTM Duke 790. I had a Duke 690R (single cylinder) earlier, but didn’t feel it was well enough suited to long distance travel. I haven’t tried the 790 twin, but I imagine the seat is as hard as ever :-)
@@MotorcycleTouristsThe 790 Duke is a very good machine in its segment. But I wanted much more comfort for longer tours. And there are not many in the middle class who can keep up with BMW. And when I expressed my wish to my BMW dealer, he made me an offer that I could not refuse. ;)
Thanks for making this, I really enjoyed it
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it :-)
Best review if this bike, ever, thanks.
That was a very thoughtful review and beautifully filmed. Thanks for taking the time to post this. I am looking to buy one to use in Thailand and still can't make my mind up about the 750 or 850. Like you I do mostly on road but the roads are terrible in Thailand and I would like to do more off road. Actually, the biggest issue for me is engine heat. The 800 was famous for being extremely hot to the point of uncomfortable. Thailand is hot all year round and if the engine is blowing off a lot of heat it will make it unbearable to ride. I realise you are riding in a cold climate and welcome the heat, but what can you tell me about engine heat, is it less with the newer engine?
I test rode the Triumph Tiger 800 and the triple engine was beautiful and smooth, but it cooks your feet and legs. After the test ride my wife said "if you buy it, you'll be riding on your own". Now I just have a Triumph Tiger tee shirt, but no bike!
Hello, Pomoz! Thanks! I’m glad you liked it :-) Toasted feet are, as you guessed, not an issue in this climate :-D The warmest I’ve ridden in is like 32 degrees Celsius, and at that temperature, I didn’t notice any heat coming from the engine, but in truth, it’s not something I was paying attention to. Same with the 700, didn’t think of it. Also, if I were to ride in Thailand, I think the 850 might be the better choice over the 750. As you mentioned, the roads there are what many might consider “off-road”. It’s a lot different here, where the roads are as smooth as a BMW dealer’s sales arguments. Try it out at such a dealer! Let me know if it runs hot. I’m quite curious to know the outcome!
awesome review my friend. thanks, much appreciated.
Thanks, Oswaldo! Glad to hear you liked it! I hope is was of some use :-)
Really informative,thanks. Please keep updating
Thanks, Nick! We will!
Thanks for helping me decide to purchase this bike, I really enjoyed your video.
Great review. As a long term road rider I am now looking at a more adventure bike, but am shorter so I appreciate the review.
good question in the end, that's why having 2 or 3 bikes is the best solution ;)
Hey, Robson! I couldn’t agree more! I need three bikes. At least :-)
Thanks for the video. I felt in love with GS models since couple of years. I have been to BMW Motorrad shop and tried 1250 GS. Unfortunately I am only 172 cm tall and this bike does not fit me. So I will go for 750 GS. But first.. bike driving license :) have to be completed. Hoping to joing GS family in summer.
Hey, Dmitry! You’re most welcome, and I’m glad you liked it! It’s a great bike and I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun with it. Good luck with the license and ride safe :-)
Get the 1200gs rallye which can be lowered to very low seat height with bmw low suspensions and low seat. Idk why bmw hasn't made a low suspension kit for the 1250gs yet.
I have a call into my dealer for a 750GS ! I have miles and miles of nice twisty country roads! Video still leaves the question witch one to choose but I learned some things!
Thank you very much. I think after this review I'm ready for the 1250.
Nice review and video! I still cannot decide between the 750 and 850. But I am already decided on getting one of them. Will use it 99% of the time on pavement.
Hi, Elgin! Thanks for the kind words! :-) Did you see our comparison between the two?
A great review and a beautiful bike. If i were going on world wide tour maybe Himalayan for me: cheap, simple, tough, and easy to fix.
I’ve heard that many times. Going to have to try one out for myself soon...
I am getting back into riding after some forty years... Not a tall person, so the F750 GS fits me better than any other... I would have loved the 1250, but I am leery of not being comfortable reaching the ground at stops, not to mention the weight if it should fall over... My bike is in the dealers hands currently at the 600 mile checkup. Hope to get it back soon...
Thanks for the great review. I’m a big heavy guy and it’s great to see reviews on bikes from your point of view. It makes me much more willing to buy a 750 or 850 when a big guy reviews it and says it has plenty of power and suspension travel for him.
Hey! I’m glad you liked it! The dynamic ESA lets you adjust the load as solo rider, rider with passenger and rider with luggage. I have it permanently set to rider with passenger, and that works for me and my weight 👍
Great review. Awesome 4K content
Thanks, Richard! Glad you liked it 👍
Good review, thank you. This one will be my 2nd Motobike after 10 years. Prior one was a Honda Transalp . I belive this one will be amazing with all electronic things :-)
Just ordered and waiting until October mid. Thank you for your sharing
Cheers, Timur! Glad you liked it! :-)
informative, helpful and real. Thank you, I am lookingat getting a 2019 f750gs low suspension.
I have comfort seat on my F700GS and compared to the new one on F750/850 I can tell the old one was much better, it is very narrow in middle providing better grip to the tank with the legs and may help short riders; there is a support for your back and looks way more cool :|
I had no idea! I thought of getting one on the F700GS, but ended up with the one from Sargent instead. That's very interesting, actually. I might try and see if my local dealer has a 700 or 800GS with a comfort saddle I can have a look at, just out of curiosity. But I think everyone can agree on the fact that the stock saddle on the F700GS and F800GS was ... well ... uncomfortable, to be diplomatic :D
How is the stock seat on the F750GS?
I haven’t tried the stock seat on the 750, only the comfort seat. If I were to guess, it’s a little more plush, but don’t know for sure. The dealer near me only brings in demo bikes with comfort seats too, so can’t go there to try.
Thanks for the reply
Thanks you blokes Norway looks awesome
It’s a great place to explore! Try it if you can, it’s worth it :-)
Hiya Jessie - similar to yourself, I had one of the BMW twins (an F650GS rather than the F700) but felt I needed a little bit... more. As the F750GS was constantly unavailable here in the USA, I ended up getting a 2018 Triumph XRT. But have to say, having owned it for over a year, I miss my old BMW and find myself not riding - at all. How did you find the center of gravity on the F750? I know they moved the petrol tank up, which is one of the things I really miss from the old BMW - this Tiger is so damn top heavy!!!
Thanks for Honest review,its price over form and If I can chuck a few bits at a 750 well its going to be cheaper and better MPG!
You’re most welcome, Roy! :-)
Good review. A big factor though in our country is we actually want and need airflow.
Cheers! It does warm your legs a little bit. Not as bad as some other bikes, though. I just spent a week riding it around in 30°C at slow speeds; slow moving traffic, twisties, hairpins and so on. And every now and then I could feel the heat against my leg. Not enough to bother me, but enough to be noticed once in a while. But as soon as you get moving, it cools down and the wind cools you down too.
Thankyou for review. I just purchased F750 2020, I like it vs Harley.
Hey, Erman! Glad you liked it :-)
Nice video very informative. I'm a bigger guy and have been having problems finding a good helmet for my wide face. what are you using?
Hey, Jeff! I’m glad you liked it! I’m using the Schuberth E1 helmet. Mostly because it’s one of the few helmets which both opens and also has a sun flap. When I commute, I have the sun right in my eyes, both on the way there and back. Took about two months to properly “break it in”, so it stopped squishing my face, and it still sits a bit tight. But the more I use it the better it fits. Still a bit tight, though, especially if not used for a few weeks.
Great video! Content also has a very high entertainment factor! I own a 2010 F800GS and very much enjoyed the video ;)
Thanks, Walther! Glad you liked it! :)
Nice review! Keep up the good job!
Thanks, Manu! It’s nice to hear, and we’ll do our best 👍
very well put together video and informative. Thanks
Great video thanks, very comprehensive review and well presented 👍
Nice review for sure ... one question ... the tank can only contain 15 liters ... is that not a burden when travelling long distances?
Super professional review, enjoyed muchly! I'd pick the 750 due mainly too the fact you'll ride more distance on than off road.
Cheers, John! Truly appreciate it! The 850 isn't a bad touring machine, though. I'd even go so far as to say it's a smidge better than the 750, because of the rider ergonomics and increased power. If you have the legs of a giraffe and can ride it comfortably, that is. I can't. But my legs are super short. Like a cartoon, I have super long torso and tiny little legs, and the 850 is too tall for me. I'm in the process of editing a 750 vs 850 review, so stay tuned for that, if you're interested ;-)
Look forward too the review, Ride Safe! Out
I am talking to my BMW dealer about the 750, thanks for your very informative video, actually l have really enjoyed all your videos, this one couldn't of come at a better time. "Question" On the 750 is the comfort seat the same height as the standard seat? Thanks!
Hey, Terry! Thanks for the nice words! It means a lot :-) The comfort seat is 15mm taller, but the padding is a little softer I think, so maybe 10-12mm taller in practice when you sit on it.
Very very nice and correct video...
One question :
I had own a BMV F 700 GS..
I changed 2 windscreen but with both of them the noise and the turbulence was tragic....!!!
How about the 750...
Any ideas on testing the 750 ??
About noise and turbulence etc....????
Thanks 👍
Loved the review, well done.
Thank you for this review. It helped me decide to get the 750. I do have a question, what suspension mode do you use if you ride with the empty top case. Single rider or rider with luggage? If you use single rider, at what weight do you switch to rider and luggage setting?
Hey, Lenny! Glad you liked it 👍 I always ride with setting “two riders” because of my weigh (I’m no ballerina, exactly..) Any other setting and I feel the suspension is too soft for me.
I am about to by 750GS Sport 2019 model...I like to know 750 is the model or the size on the engine...if not what is the size of the engine please...thank you...
Hello, Vasilis! It’s the model name. Both the F750GS and F850GS share the exact same engine of 853cc. However, the 750GS is tuned a bit lower to 77hp, while the F850GS outputs 95hp, even though it’s the exact same engine. BMW has a history of naming their bike models differently than the engine displacement, which can be a bit confusing. The old F650GS came in both single and dual cylinder versions, and one had an 800cc engine, for example :-) Totally confusing 👍
@@MotorcycleTourists Thank you for tell me all this...that mean my motorbike (2019)750gs he go to have just less 853cc..maybe 800cc?(how a bit lower you mean if you don't mind)
@@MotorcycleTourists I'd point out the one cilinder 650 was named G650GS to differentiate it from the NEW two cylinder 800cc F650GS. The old F650GS was also one cylinder 650cc
Thanks for those honest words. We do need really helpful information
Hey, Haohua! Thanks, and you’re most welcome!
Any concerns on the Chinese Engine verses the Austrian Rotax? I am planning a 10K Miles road trip across the US and would like to get this instead of my F700gs. Can we use something like Android Auto to display on the TFT instead of buying the very expensive Nav 6? Thanks a lot.
Hey Krish! We've put over 13.000 km each on both the F750GS and the F850GS across all of Europe, and so far no surprises. That broken relay for the brake light on the 750 was the only problem we've had so far, and it wasn't even engine related. So far so good! :-) I don't think you can put Android Auto in the TFT, to be honest. Pretty sure you can't...
@@MotorcycleTourists Thanks a lot. How will I get rid of my F700gs is the big question. I love it a lot. I cannot justify having two of them. I am surely going to find a way. I used to have a F800gs, put 66K Miles on it, before I had a front puncture at 75 mph. Now switched to F700gs because of the tubeless. The new 850 also is cross spoked like the 1200/1250. Interesting choices.
Very thorough and informative. Thank you.
Very well done and thorough! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you, we appreciate it :-)
great review, but how was the windscreen when you traveled on long trips? Better to buy a higher one?
Hey! It was fine for the most part. Norway speed limits are generally 80 km/h even on the larger roads, so even on the longer stretches it never really became a bother. The cold and the rain, though... But when it’s warm, it’s super nice! In my experience, talker screens just focus the wind on my helmet because I have a really long torso and tiny legs, like a comic book character, so the screen would have to be really tall :-D So I might not be the best judge on that. I am hoping to try an after market screen, though, and as soon as I get the opportunity to, expect a review!
Thanks for the answer! I think maybe i will put the original bmw windscreen (the taller one), not as tall as the 1200GS but i would think it will help. I ordered my bike for 3-4 weeks, and received last week but since the season is finnished i have to wait until march/april to pick it up at the shopdealer. I chose the same color as your, and put all the extras on it. Looking forward to have many wonderful years with this bike, my first bike.
By the way, how far can you drive with a 15L tank?
Zerotaxi1984
I'm riding the bike for 2 weeks in Holland now. The tank holds 15 lit and after using aprox 12 lit you get the message on the display to go to the nearest petrol station. That's after aprox 260 km give or take. I'm using one lit gasoline on 22 km.
Congratulations! Hope you'll be happy with it, once you get to pick it up :-) I get about 350km out of a tank, thereabouts. It's consistently hitting 3.7 to 3.9 litres / 100 km. But, of course, if you twist that throttle ....
Hey, Roberto! That's pretty high consumption. You can expect the consumption to drop a bit once you've run in the engine. But still, it's a bit on the high side. Are you maybe driving it a little happily? :D
Fantistic review as usual, thanks! I had a 700 exclusively as my daily commuter, great city bike, got a new Tmax a year ago but I want to go back to a proper motorcycle, the 750 looks good for the added farkles and technology. Following your reviews, thumbs up.
Thanks, Luis! Glad you liked it! Isn’t the TMax like an executive lounge on wheels? I actually almost got one as my first bike! But ended up a different route, so I never got around to even try it. And now, with the 750, all I can think about is when I get to go out on a long adventure tour next, and where to go.
Try a Honda X-ADV (it's 750cc). 😎
@@gordonLP I tried it and felt cramped for my 6'1" height, it was definetely faster than the Tmax but the F750GS will run circles arround it.
@@gordonLP Its very small though. Im 1.89 and you can't turn the steering full lock without it hitting your knees.
How is screen weather protection, it seems to be most people’s dislike ? Excellent video thanks.
Hey, Steve! Thanks, glad you liked it! As for the screen; it’s a naked bike, so pretty much non-existing. It does distribute the wind evenly across your body, though, which is nice. Better than having it concentrated on your face, for example.
Really good video and very informative. Do you have the low suspension version?
Thanks! It means a lot to hear :-) No, but we have an after market lowered 850GS. Hoping to do a review of that soon (it’s in the todo list) ;-)
Can't wait to watch.
Keep me posted.
Thanks
I had this for courtesy bike the te version pretty good drinks alot but i always had it in dynamic, the wind protection is not so good
Hi from Portugal. First of all congratulations for your fantastic videos. As far as I understood from this video, you have a stock confort saddle on your 750, weren’t you using a sergeant one? Other two questions I have as a new owner of a F750 GS are: you travel a lot, don’t you feel the need of a high range lights?; the other one is, as I already two falls of my bike….., and I watched that sometimes you go a little off road, why didn’t you put crash bars on your bike? Hope to keep watching your videos. Keep safe. Álvaro
That's not much of a windshield. Is it sufficient?
Thank you for very very informative channel. Want to know how does the 750 and 850 bikes handle with a passenger and what is the comfort for the passenger? Keep up the great work.
Thank you for using “doohickey” a word I use quite often.
Hey, IDK if you are still checking the comments on this, but: I'm 5'8" (172 cm) with a similar build as you. In the vid you seemed to like the suspension setup. Would you have any reservations about getting the low suspension version? In years past BMW explicitly lowered the payload capacity of the low version, but with the 750 (as with the Triumph 900), it seems like they have abandoned this and just give one payload number.
Maybe, but most likely not. I’d wanna give it a try at the dealer, and try at least some cobble stones and bumpy gravel roads to get a feel for it. I haven’t tried a lowered 750, but going by a lowered 850, my first guess would be that it’d be fine, a bit on the stiff side, but most likely doable. I wouldn’t think the suspension would bottom out, but it would sacrifice some comfort. Combine it with an after market, low comfort saddle to compensate and I think you might have a pretty sweet ride 👍
Nice review of the 750gs very informative and reasonable comments. Why do they call it a 750 and not a 850. Very strange and could affect the sales of the bike! Thanks for sharing 🤙
Hello, Stuart! BMW has a long-standing history of confusing people with their model names. I'm guessing it's some sort of German humour. I honestly don't know. There is actually an 850 as well, which has the exact same engine, but is more off-road and touring oriented. Why they chose to call them F750GS and F850GS, instead of F850GS and R850GS or something like that, to differentiate between them, is a mystery on par with where all the odd socks go once you put them in the washer.
What are the brand and model of the tires you used to do that epic travel? I asume if you do on/off road without any trouble are a good ones.
Regards from Spain!! I´m so jelous you have those amazing landscapes and views... Very good review.
After having my F700GS for almost 5 years I bought an F850GS Exclusive Package (including all packages). But I haven't picked it up yet waiting for Wunderlich accessories to put on. I was going to buy F750GS (again) but the last one with Exclusive Package in stock was sold. I wanted to take the advantage of the discount (14%) the dealer offered so I changed my mind and went for F850GS... My next bike will be most probably an R1300GS :))
Oooh! Like I said in the video, I'm super torn between the F850 and F750. I think the F750 was maybe a better choice for me right now, because I don't do much in the way of off-roading, and I don't adventure all the way around the world yet. The F750 felt like it had better road handling, but the F850 wasn't that far off. It's still quite good. Not as good as the F750, but still good. Might be "good enough". I'll have to do a proper, really in-depth F750 vs F850 soon :-) Just to make sure. Maybe drive both every day for a couple of weeks or so.
Absolutly great your review. Thank you very much for so much very usefull information!
Thanks, Roger! Much appreciated :-) I’m glad you liked it!
I just ordered now the F750 GS :-) end of April I can pick up. Thanks and best regards