Is there any need for a 750 GS when the 850 GS is already so good?

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[jessebalboa]

I had the 750 for 12 months. Bought new, with panniers, and did some long trips. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this bike. Does everything you would expect to do with it. I’m not an offroader, so cannot speak to that, but it does have an enduro setting and seems easy enough to maneuver around. In an age when we are always seeking more and can complain about almost any technology/comfort, I can say that it’s a little light and high in high winds, the tank is a little small for touring, and the seat and wind screen fall a little short for full comfort. The electronics package rivals any other BMW as does the fit and finish. In short, it’s a fantastic bike, but will leave 21st century humans wanting for more and unsatisfied, much like a smartphone that’s a second too slow or inflight Wi-Fi that goes out for 5 minutes.

[dalailalai]

I have the 2019 750 with an aftermarket windscreen. I can overtake on the highway easily. I put about 5000 miles from NY to Nova Scotia taking the ferry and returning overland. Road a quite a bit of gravel and a little dirt. The bike performed really well. I replaced the original tires upon my return with adventure tires. Upgrading from a really old 650gs I had a healthy fear of wind but this bike allayed those fears for me. I also ride in NYC traffic regularly and the bike is very nimble for this purpose. Obviously I don’t use side bags in town. I love this bike. The only other upgrade besides engine guards are some Denali lights which have amazing programming features which actually surprised me In the city which flash when I hit the horn and it really gets a response from aggressive cars when there changing lanes in front of you. I always wind up doing more night riding then most and I got the lights to really widen the field of view for wildlife when I’m outside of the city so these lights are twice as amazing. Btw I’m a 55 year old woman and am 5’6”. I don’t need a taller bike. This bike is perfect for me for running around NYC and long trips with some light adventures off road. I can strap gear all over it and don’t t even feel bad about it. I like to think I get a 50 pound credit since I’m not a six foot man. I intend to get a lot of use out of it.

[Simgiov]

Yes, the 750 is underrated. It will handle perfectly everything that the great majority of adventure bike owners do. Sunday rides? Yes! Groceries? Yes! Commuting in traffic? Yes! Light offroading? Yes! Roadtrips in the summer? Yes but change the windscreen :)

[nomadpi]

Something all these huff 'n puff whiners about more hp forget is what came before. I'm in my eighth decade and have been riding since 1955. THINK ABOUT WHAT I RODE!!! 650cc were considered "high" powered engines. When Honda burst the bubble and put 750cc engines on the street, it was a revolution. The Japanese were the people who birthed the huge number of motorcycles around today. With no inflation in the 1930s, the motorcycles available to young riders was teeny. I had a 5 hp, 2 speed Cushman Eagle. as my first bike I had a Menagerie of English bikes, which sat and dripped oil because of poor QC. At that time the HD Electro-Glides were the high QC bikes. A 750cc is all you need. In fact, I'm shopping for a 650-750 now. I still have my 1978 Yamaha 1100E that I bought just to have a shaft drive. These behemoth touring bikes are a waste of money - for what they cost you should just buy car. Truth be told, for touting you can get by just fine with a 650-750cc engine.

[toreb]

I have the exact same bike (learner bike in our driving school) and I must say it is so much fun throwing into turns, and at the same time being so comfortable on longer trips. About to take it on a 7000km journey around Europe. Was thinking about a R1250GS, but this will absolutely to the job for a much more affortable price. Loving it!

[patricksandeberg]

This 750 is a driving school favourite in Sweden.

[davidcutube]

I rode the F800 and 700, and they were like two completely different bikes. Hated the 800 as a twitchy, tippy PITA to ride slowly. The 700 was as comfortable as an old pair of jeans, and I loved it when I rode all round and twice over the top of Iceland.

[tristesskartoffel]

I was test driving it and fall in love with the easy handling and the sound 👌
It makes a perfect landing between a Adventure Bike and a easy to Handle Road Bike fore some City traffic.

[fentontaylor]

I currently ride a 750GS after coming off a 1250GS. I find it much lighter, with a lower seat and much more maneuverable. It has plenty of power and rides very smooth with the suspension in road mode. I ride the Malibu hills every Sunday and while the suspension is a little soft and the tires a little narrow, it handles the technical turns pretty darn well. While I often consider moving up to a 900XR or even a 1000 XR, the ride comfort on the 750 would be hard to give up. Overall, I like the 750 more than the 1250 because I dont go on any long trips

[adamindevon]

I've just today earned my full unrestricted license on the F750GS. I absolutely love this bike!

[Booyuaaka]

I've just put 1.1k on my new 23 750 all on road miles I'm still new to adv scene so I haven't tried the trails but I figured I'd get this to try out some light trail riding. I absolutely love this bike coming from a 600 super sport to this is honestly really fun I couldn't be happier.

[BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

I sold my street triple, as I was going to lose my licence on that bike, and bought this 2021 F750GS in replacement, lose the sound resonator and stick on a mid pipe, plenty of tone, stick her on a dyno and you will find the extra HP compared to the F850GS, this bike is more catered towards the road, but does just fine on gravel and sand as well as proven in many videos online. I have no complaints on my little 750, and about to do Lands end to John O Groats, and I am use to riding bikes with 160bhp-200bhp sportbikes, this is a relaxing comfortable ride, and I have had no issue keeping up with my mates on the back roads when they are riding the street or sport bikes, this is a very easy bike to throw around the corners.

[trailblazeratv]

The 850 is huge. 750 is better fit for some people under 5’8”

[AuRowe]

This channel should have 1M + Subscribers. Excellent editing and quality of presentation. Well-done, mate!

[paulyflyer]

I rode an F750GS for a week on the BMW rider training course. It's a fantastic bike and at only 5'9 was ideal to get my leg over. It seemed bombproof and so planted on the snotty muddy roads of Devon in February. Nice and torquey and forgiving for a beginner too.
The only weakness was the lack of a windshield which really could have done with on the long fast highways. I hope to buy one and when I do I'll be fitting an aftermarket screen.

[givemeanaxe]

I love my 750. Bought in 2019 and spent the next two years riding in Central Los Angeles. Now I'm up in the PNW and it still does. 100% of what riding I've been doing. But I really want to do some BDRs and somehow I think moving up to the 850 is the wise choice. Besides, I got that balloon payment coming up next year.

[fredoc]

I got a 2019 and have ridden it for 13k miles. It has plenty of power and does everything I need it to do. An excellent all around bike. If you find it too expensive or tall, a 310r should be a decent alternative.

[deadsirius]

I'm a cruiser rider normally but I spent 3 days recently touring Portugal on the 750GS (my only time on an ADV-type bike) and had so much fun. It ate curves for breakfast and even handled some pretty serious (and completely unplanned) off-roading. My only complaint is that the seating position became pretty uncomfortable for me after a few hours, particularly for my right knee--that might just be how this type of bike is though

[kobusellis]

Bought a 750GS brand new in November 2021, sold it today. Not great for 2up on long roads. Had a 2015 1200 Triumph Explorer, best I ever had. Wish we had a Triumph agent in Namibia

[jeanvermaas]

As a smaller rider and F750 owner I'd say very happy with the bike and performances, easily ride with a passenger and long distances.

Any of the other BMW adv bikes Id have to order with a lowered seat and lowered suspension thats extra costs and makes it more difficult to sell on as most riders are taller individuals.

In short love the bike have put almost 12k kms on it and loved every single one of them