equipment is still available for positioning on the
handlebar clamp as before.
Gravel and adventure riders will be dismayed
to hear that completely switching off the ABS
will no longer be allowed thanks to European
safety homologation regulations. So, Enduro and
Enduro Pro riding modes have been rejigged and
adapted – the ABS function can still be switched
off on the rear wheel in Enduro Pro riding mode
but only on the BMW F850GS and BMW F850GS
Adventure models.
As before, the range utilises the same 853cc
liquid-cooled four-valve, two-cylinder engine
matched to a six-speed gearbox across the range
with different tunes depending on the model.
In the BMW F750GS, it pumps out a respectable
77hp at 7500rpm and develops a maximum
torque of 83Nm at 6000rpm. In the higher
performance F850GS and F850 GS Adventure
the same engine is boosted to 95hp at 8250rpm
and 92Nm at 6250rpm. This is to fit with the
established principle of the F750GS being the
entry-level model in the F-series family.
While the F750GS now comes in a range of new
colours, it’s the visually eye-catching BMW F750GS
“40 Years GS Edition” with the “40 Years GS” logo
on the fairing side panels which offers the most
in terms of fit-out and style in our opinion.
Its yellow hand-protector bars and seat bench
in black/yellow with GS logo unmistakably evoke
an icon from 40 years of GS history: The black
and yellow colour scheme of the BMW R100GS
– something of a KR favourite. Black matt painted
rims, silver handlebars and a galvanised
radiator cowl round off this exclusive
anniversary appearance.
The F850GS also receives a set of new colour
options including the 40th Anniversary GS
scheme, while the standard equipment of the
BMW F850GS has been further enhanced with
a windscreen adjustment mechanism and a TFT
display (which Kiwis already got due to BMW
Motorrad NZ supplying a higher base spec here)
including convenient Connectivity functions.
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