Deliveries of the highly-promising BMW F750GS adventure tourer will begin from mid-2018 and is brought into the country via CBU route
BMW unveiled a couple of new midsize twins at the 2017 edition of EICMA in Milan, Italy – the 2018 F750GS and F850GS. With a displacement of 853 cc, both the motorcycles are now larger in proportion than the older F700GS and F800GS respectively.
The new BMW F750GS comprises of a revised chassis with sheet-fabricated parts while the top portion, front and rear of the powertrain are clamped together for increased torsional rigidity.
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There is also a new transmission composing of an anti-hop clutch and Gear Shift Assist Pro for quick shifting of gears. The increase in 55 cc of displacement has been achieved by enlarging the bore to 84 mm and lengthening stroke by 77 mm.
The old 360-degree crankshaft and its oscillating-mass-based balance system are replaced in favour of a new crank with 90-degree-offset throws and dual balance shafts. This time around the firing interval is 270/450 degrees while the compression is up from 12:1 to 12.7.
With several exterior and mechanical changes, the new F850GS has finally entered India and here is everything you need to know this adventure motorcycle:
2018 BMW F750GS India Launch
| 2018 BMW F750GS Launch | Auto Expo |
The BMW F750GS has been launched in India at the Auto Expo 2018 and deliveries will commenced by the middle of this year.
2018 BMW F750GS India Price
| 2018 BMW F850GS Price | Rs. 12.2 lakh |
The BMW F750GS is introduced in India as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) motorcycle and has a surprise price tag of Rs. 12.2 lakh (ex-showroom).
2018 BMW F750GS Engine, Specs, Performance
| Engine | 853 cc parallel twin |
| Power | 77 hp at 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 83 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | six-speed constant mesh |
On the BMW F 750 GS, the new 853 cc parallel-twin engine makes 77 hp (up from 75 hp) and 83 Nm of peak torque
2018 BMW F850GS Dimension
| Length | 2,255 mm |
| Width | 922 mm |
| Height | 1,225 mm |
| Seat Height | 815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,559 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 224 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 litres |
Both the new F750GS and the F850GS are equipped with long-travel front and rear suspension, and Dynamic ESA is an option. Wheelbases now span a slightly lengthier 61.4 and 62.7 inches. Steering geometry is more relaxed, increasing to 27 and 28 degrees from the previous 26 degrees. Consequently, trail grew from 3.5 inches in both cases to 4.1 inches on the 750 and 5.0 inches for the 850.
2018 BMW F750GS Brakes, Tyres and Suspension
| Brakes | twin 305 mm front rotors and two-piston floating caliper featuring ABS Pro |
| Tyres | 110/80-19 front and 150/70-17 rear tyres |
| Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork and Cast aluminium dual swing arm with central spring strut that is spring pre-load and rebound damping adjustable |
The F750GS runs on cast alloy wheels that are shod with 110/80-19 front and 150/70-17 rear tyres. On the other hand, twin 305 mm front rotors and two-piston floating caliper featuring ABS Pro are standard.
A first-in-the-segment feature is a TFT instrumentation incorporating an Intelligent Emergency Call app. As opposed to the 850 sibling, it only has 41 mm telescopic fork.
2018 BMW F750GS Design
There is a small windshield deflecting air away with a vented design that helps in re-integrating smoothly with the slipstream. The fairing and fuel tank design is chunky but tad less swoopy. The 2017 version’s bench seat is replaced by a tiered saddle bringing well-defined break between pilot and pillion.
The JC handles and flip-up as well as subframe-mount footpegs allow support for contact points. The tail light is rather blocky apart from a pair of LED turn signals taking care of the rearward lighting. The rest of rearward equipment includes a mud flap/plate holder combination.
2018 BMW F750GS Key Rivals
It will compete against rivals such as Triumph Tiger 800, Ducati Multistrada 950, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Honda Africa Twin.
2018 BMW F750GS Images
