BMW Motorrad India has launched two of its adventure
bikes, the BMW F 750 GS and the BMW F 850 GS at the 2018 Auto Expo. BMW has built the two bikes on steel bridge frame in
monocoque construction for increased riding precision.
The design of the two
motorcycle is also new and more muscular. BMW has placed the fuel tank in a
traditional layout, between the seat bench and the steering head, for optimised
packaging and an improved centre of gravity. LED headlight is optional.
The bikes get 853 cc in-line twin cylinder engines
with a 270-degree firing order and two counterbalancer shafts. The engines pair
with a 6-speed transmission with an anti-hopping clutch. The motorcycle also
features ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ riding modes, and cruise control is standard. Brakes
on both motorcycles include 305 mm dual discs at the front and a single rear
365 mm disc, both with disengagable ABS. The two motorcycles feature original
BMW Motorrad Main Stand as standard.
The engine in the BMW F 750 GS produces 77 PS of
power at 7,500 rpm, and 83 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The claimed top speed
stands at 190 kmph. The motorcycle comes with a 41 mm front telescopic fork and
a rear adjustable monoshock. The front end offers 151 mm of travel, while the
rear is capable of 177 mm travel.
The 19-inch front and the 17 inch rear alloy wheels
are shod with 110-section front and 150-section rear tyres. The motorcycle
weighs 224 kg, wet, and the seat height is at 815 mm. The fuel tank is a
15-litre unit.
The powerplant of the BMW F 850 GS makes 95 PS at
8,250 rpm, and 92 Nm at 6,250 rpm. The claimed maximum speed is over 200 kmph.
The bike rides on 43 mm upside-down front fork, and an adjustable rear
monoshock. The front suspension is capable of 204 mm of travel, while the rear
can travel up to 219 mm.
The motorcycle features 21-inch front, and a 17 inch
rear spoke wheels. 90-section front and 150-section rear knobby tyres wrap the
wheels. The F 850 GS weighs 229 kg, wet; and the seat is 860 mm high.
Highlights of the optional equipment for the two
motorcycles include DTC Dynamic traction control, ABS Pro, Gear shift assistant
Pro, eCall, and Connectivity. The BMW F 750 GS costs INR 12,20,000, and the BMW
F 850 GS will set you back by INR 13,70,000. Both prices ex-showroom, and they
enter the market as Completely Built-up Units (CBU). Bookings at BMW Motorrad
dealerships have commenced, and deliveries will begin from May 2018 onwards.
