BMW F 750 GS & F 850 GS enduro bikes launched

BMW Motorrad has launched the F 750 GS and F 850 GS enduro bikes in India. Prices for the F 750 GS start at Rs. 11.95 lakh and the F 850 GS starts at Rs. 12.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

The BMW F 750 GS and F 850 GS are based on a steel frame. The F 750 GS measures 2,255 mm in length, 922 mm in width and 1,225 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1,559 mm and it weighs 224 kg. The F 850 GS measures 2,305 mm in length, 922 mm in width and 1,356 mm in height. Its wheelbase is 1,593 mm and the bike weighs 229 kg. Both the bikes have a 15 litre fuel tank.

The F 750 GS comes with an LED headlamp with DRLs and a pronounced beak. It has a short windshield and a digital instrument cluster. The bike has a partial side fairing with the BMW logo and GS decals. It comes with a stepped seat with grab handles. The bike features a single side-mounted exhaust. The F 750 GS rides on 41 mm telescopic suspension at the front and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. It comes fitted with 19-inch and 17-inch cast aluminium wheels at the front and rear respectively.

In terms of styling, the F 850 GS looks similar. It rides on 43 mm telescopic forks at the front and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. It comes with cross spoke wheels with a 21-inch wheel at the front and a 17-inch wheel at the rear.

Both bikes use the same 853cc, in-line 2-cylinder engine in different states of tune. In the F 750 GS, the engine puts out 76 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 83 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm. The same engine makes 94 BHP @ 8,250 rpm and 92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm in the F 850 GS. Both bikes come equipped with a 6-speed gearbox and an anti-hopping clutch. Braking setup is also identical. The bikes come equipped with two 305 mm front discs with a 2-piston caliper and a 265 mm disc at the rear with single-piston caliper. Disengageable ABS is also offered.

Some of the features offered on the F 750 GS and F 850 GS include riding modes (dynamic and enduro), cruise control, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic ESA, Gear Shift Assist, luggage rack with case holders and a suspension lowering kit.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

BMW F 750 GS

Standard - Rs. 11.95 lakh

Pro Low Suspension - Rs. 13.20 lakh

Pro - Rs. 13.40 lakh

BMW F 850 GS 

Standard - Rs. 12.95 lakh

Pro Low Suspension - Rs. 14.20 lakh

Pro - Rs. 14.40 lakh