tft display update for 2017 r1200 gs made in china

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BMW Motorrad announced several updates for its line-up. The revised R1200GS will receive a full TFT dashboard and a Rallye pack which includes a BMW-Motorsport inspired color theme, rallye seat and an enduro-special short wind-screen. Moreover, besides the Enduro Pro riding mode, the new Adventure will feature a Dynamic Pro Riding mode.

The 6.5 inch full color TFT Display will be accessed through the handlebar controller and can be connected to your smartphone providing navigation. The new Connectivity option will be launched in autumn 2017 on the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. Further models will follow.

BMW Motorrad is now expanding its individualisation range with BMW Motorrad Spezial and is offering distinctive-design, performance and value enhancing as well as exclusive customisation options ex works. For the start the new offer includes special paint finishes for selected models through high-quality milled parts packages to forged wheels. BMW also announced new colors for most of its models.

Surprising, very surprising. Those were my first thoughts after riding the new BMW F 750 GS. I’ll admit I arrived at BMW’s press launch for the new 2019 BMW F 750 GS & F 850 GS with the preconceived notion that the smaller of the two adventure machines would not leave me impressed. Having now ridden the bike, I can see that my original thoughts were off. The new F 750 GS is a pretty capable performer.

The F 750 GS is a new machine and shares little of the previous model’s makeup. There are many changes over the model it replaces and several of those changes are very significant.

So let’s get the skunk out on the table and chase it around a bit. The new F 750 GS and F 850 GS engine is being built by Chinese manufacturer Loncin to BMW’s specifications. It has been available in F 750 GS and F 850 GS models in Europe for quite some time, but is only now being released in North America.

It is fairly well known that BMW recalled a little over 1,500 F 750 & F 850 GSs sold in Europe due to an engine oil supply issue. That recall issued solved, there have not been any others to date. You could certainly understand that such an issue can give anyone pause to worry about the quality of the engine.

But, there have been thousands of motorcycle recalls in the past from other manufacturers. There will likely be many more in the future, regardless of where the motorcycle was manufactured. So let’s just say that if you are afraid of or unwilling to purchase anything produced in China, this bike is not for you.

Okay, now that we have the engine’s place of manufacture out of the way, here’s the scoop on its performance. Despite its name, the new F 750 GS does not have a 750cc powerplant. The new F 750 GS carries the same 853cc parallel twin engine found in the F 850 GS. A different set of intake and exhaust cams, as well as a different ECU, are the differences. BMW claims the engine puts out 77 HP at 7,500 RPM with 61 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 RPM. That’s a 2 HP increase and 4 lb-ft of torque increase over the model it replaces. This is not a huge increase, but the character of the engine has been drastically changed.

The previous tubular steel frame found on the F 700 GS has been replaced with a bridge-type steel shell monocoque setup with the engine as a stressed member. BMW claims that the new frame increases torsional rigidity over its predecessor and allows the engine to sit higher in the chassis. It definitely looks “beefier” than the previous setup. Ground clearance is up slightly to 7.5 inches from 7.4 inches.

A telescopic non-adjustable front fork uses 41 mm tubes. Front wheel travel is claimed to 151 mm (5.9 inches). The rear suspension uses a conventional spring strut on a new double sided swingarm. This new setup results in 177 mm (7 inches) of rear wheel travel.

Wheels are cast aluminum with a 19 inch front and a 17 inch rear. My bike was shod with tubeless Bridgestone Battlax Adventure tires, but the tires mounted can vary from bike to bike. BMW says that there is presently no single tire choice for the F 750 GS. Depending upon when the bike was manufactured and tire availability, the brand of tires may be different on the same BMW model.

Adventure riders come in all sizes and shapes. Riders with short inseams can have problems simply reaching the ground on taller ADV bikes. Taller and larger riders can feel uncomfortably cramped and unable to reach controls comfortably.

BMW has been one of the manufacturers that seem to understand this. To their credit, they offer multiple ways to make their machines more accessible to a wider range of riders. Offering different height seats and low suspension options, a rider can customize their bike for a better and more comfortable fit.

This chart shows the ways to adjust seat heights for both the F 750 GS and the F 850 GS. You can adjust the seat height of the F 750 GS from 32.7 inches to 30.3 inches with the low suspension option. That’s quite low for an adventure bike. However, if you choose the low suspension option you will lose some suspension travel. Front travel will drop from 5.9 inches to 5.2 inches. Rear suspension travel will also be reduced from 7 inches to 6.2 inches. BMW says their narrow seat also reduces overall seat height feel. Using a F 750 GS with the standard suspension, my 30 inch inseam allowed me to be completely flat footed while stopped.

Although the compression ratio has been increased from 12:1 to 12.7:1, regular unleaded fuel can still be used. That’s a nice feature for those times when premium fuel is not available. I find it somewhat surprising that manufacturers build adventure bike engines that require premium fuel. Don’t get me wrong, I like the extra horsepower. But if you are riding on a bike to find/see less populated and more rural places, premium fuel can be a significant hassle.

The new tank holds just 4 gallons. However, BMW claims that the new machine provides 57 miles per gallon resulting in a “full to empty” range of 228 miles. In practice, range might be somewhat shorter since 100% of available fuel often is not usable. However, I would say that BMW’s MPG estimate is fairly accurate. After quite a bit of very spirited riding, I saw 52 MPG on the bike’s display. More normal paces may ultimately yield BMW’s claimed 57 MPG.

The growth of electronic aids is booming and BMW has certainly incorporated technology into this bike. The F 750 GS comes standard with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and automatic stability control (ASC). Both can be switched off at the rider’s discretion.

If you are not satisfied with the two standard ride modes, BMW offers two additional ride modes for the F 750 GS; Dynamic and Enduro. Dynamic gives optimum engine performance while Enduro softens response for off road surfaces. The chart below identifies when each mode is appropriate and how it performs.

BMW’s philosophy is that they are a premium brand and their machines should represent premium levels of performance, technology, quality, and riding comfort. People may differ on whether that philosophy is appropriate for adventure bikes, but it’s clear that BMW has taken this philosophy very seriously. The F 750 GS has its fair share of standard equipment.

There is also a dizzying array of optional equipment and software upgrades. In fact, BMW says that there are 60 percent more options for the F 750 GS than there were for the F 700 GS and according to the chart below. I believe them.

There is an abundance of options and option packages on the new F 750 GS. Dark blue boxes represent the Select Package while the light blue boxes reflect all of the Select options as well as the Premium package.

There are two main option packages available: the Select Package, which is priced at $2,400, and the Premium Package package, which is priced at $3,450. In the above chart, the dark blue boxes indicate the options included in the Select Package. The lighter blue boxes represent all the options of the Select package as well the options in the Premium package. Finally, the clear boxes represent individual option items that are not part of any package. Depending on what you want for your machine, pricing can become a bit complicated. We’ll talk more about pricing later.

BMW pre-planned route of about 100 miles to give us a feel for how the bike performed. At the morning rider’s briefing, they told us that there would be pavement and dirt. They also said that there was to be a single 1.5 mile sandy wash section climbing into the mountains.

When we walked outside to pick up our assigned bikes, I noticed a few things missing that would have been nice to have. Things like an adjustable windshield, some sturdy handguards, and larger footpegs would better fit the mission of this bike, but thier absecence were not a gigantic issue.

Once fired up, the bike needed a bit of time to warm up and run its smoothest. My bike was fitted with the premium package with all the accessories, including keyless start, heated grips, and connectivity to a TFT color display. Information was displayed logically, and the display was easily readable in the bright sunlight.

After riding a couple of miles on pavement, we turned onto a dirt road and headed up into the mountains. True to BMW’s promise, we started climbing. At the beginning, the road was hard packed and fast. We picked up the pace a bit, and the F 750 GS held its lines nicely and went where I pointed it. Carrying a fair amount of speed I purposefully looked for some semi buried rocks to test the suspension. The impacts were soaked up without bottoming. Although the forks were a bit on the soft side, they performed well. It would have been nice to have some adjustment, but the forks did their job and there was no drama.

The rear shock was also up to its job and held a line well. I did not experience any hopping or significant sliding while standing straight up. Running fast over loose gravel, the bike performed well. An occasional shake of the rear was easily handled without any drama. All in all, the suspension seemed up to the job.

However, with the bike set in its Enduro mode and ASC turned on, it became clear that the smooth Bridgestone Adventure rear tire really wasn’t made for or ready for this type of terrain. Ascents on loose surfaces had the rear tire spinning and the back sliding around. A set of knobby tires may have alleviated this problem.

This resulted in a fine line between bogging the engine in first or hitting the meat of the power band and spinning the rear. I don’t fault the Enduro mode or the ASC. I truly feel that the installed smooth tires were not made for this type of terrain. If BMW were trying to prove a point that the bike could go on pretty much any type road with smooth tires, they have succeeded.

In the end, the bike was well up to the challenge of running dirt and two track roads. We did not cover any Enduro type riding and frankly, this bike would not be my choice to do so. But for maintained roads or two track, the F 750 GS performs.

After exiting the dirt, we were back on pavement. It didn’t take long for the riding to get highly spirited. Speeds may have exceeded those that would be considered safe by some. Frankly, I couldn’t believe how well the F 750 GS handled with its non-adjustable front fork. It held its line immaculately. The old saying that it “felt like it was on rails” was very appropriate.

Pricing of the F 750 GS is highly variable. There are two option packages and multiple optional accessories. With a base price of $10,395, the final price can swell to over $13,845 if you choose the Premium package and no other options. Add a different seat, a bash plate, center stand, and more appropriate off road tires and you can be pushing $15,000. No matter how you cut it, that’s a lot of money for a middleweight ADV bike.

If you think you’d like to purchase a base model bike, you may be in for a wait. BMW says the vast majority of buyers buy their bikes with option packages, so you will likely have to order a base model machine and wait for it to be delivered.

All in all, I like the new F 750 GS. Is this bike perfect? No, but it’s a bike that is very good on pavement and quite competent on dirt. It can take you pretty much anywhere you want to go and do it smoothly. For all but the small percentage of adventure riders that ride Enduro type terrain on their adventure bikes, the F 750 GS is an excellent ride.

Like it or not, we are a nation of GS lovers and with 180,000 R1200GS’ sold over the last nine years, worldwide. That’s excluding the similar, but bigger Adventure.

The good news is that despite a new engine, which BMW are describing as air and oil cooled, a new chassis, semi-active suspension, new styling which takes the beak look to a whole new aggressive air, electronically adjustable semi-active suspension, and in fact, new everything, it still feels like a GS.

It’s just faster, sharper, lighter, looks more crafted and stops better than any GS before it. It is the best BMW GS yet made and incredible what it’s capable of. It covers ground quickly, it’s comfortable, fast enough to get you in trouble, yet more than capable enough to extend the limits of what you thought a GS would be capable of.

Strangely, as a man who’s run four GS’s over the past ten years, it took me more than the usual thirty miles to get used to it. The handling felt a little alien, it felt too quick steering compared to the old bike at first. But after fifty miles that all went and I really started to get to grips with it, and what a bike it is.

The motor feels like a GS motor but it’s got more everywhere. There’s more top-end power, making 125bhp at 7700rpm, but it hasn’t sacrificed much of the old air-cooled bike’s torque. Hit 70mph in top gear and it’s right on song at 4000rpm with enough to overtake without changing down, something you had to do on the old bike to make proper progress.

In town the GS has never been easier to ride. The old dry clutch, which ate itself faster than a starved Labrador with its face in a bag of doughnuts, has been swapped for an anti-hop wet clutch. It’s smooth, combined with a gearbox that’s still not Suzuki slick, it’s a massive step on, but it’s way better than the previous generation.

It’s also an incredibly quick-steering adventure bike, and the handling is all the better for it. You can tour gently and it sings through bends, using low revs to make the most of the flat-twin burble, or you can hustle.

In full hustle mode I occasionally turned the settings to Dyna for increased throttle response, and hard suspension for a bit firmer feel. But in truth it never really needed it, although you can feel the settings making a difference.

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Simply use Bluetooth to connect with your motorcycle—which is equipped with Connectivity and TFT—and establish a connection to your communication system, if present. No matter whether you select winding or direct routes, verbal announcements and arrow indications that are easily visible in the TFT ensure that our app and your motorcycle will safely get you to your destination. Thanks to operation on the handlebars, you not only have navigation, telephony and music right at hand, but you also get an overview of the most important riding or vehicle data at the same time.

•The app is part of BMW Motorrad Connectivity and can only be used actively in combination with vehicles with a TFT display. The connection between smartphone, vehicle and communication system, if present, is established wirelessly via Bluetooth. Operation is possible using the multicontroller on the handlebars. To output music, telephony and navigation information, the use of the BMW Motorrad communication system is recommended.

•Be aware that the functionality of your smartphone and the connection to the vehicle also depends on national requirements and conditions, and therefore cannot be guaranteed by BMW Motorrad at any time.

BMW Motorrad announced several updates for its line-up. The revised R1200GS will receive a full TFT dashboard and a Rallye pack which includes a BMW-Motorsport inspired color theme, rallye seat and an enduro-special short wind-screen. Moreover, besides the Enduro Pro riding mode, the new Adventure will feature a Dynamic Pro Riding mode.

The 6.5 inch full color TFT Display will be accessed through the handlebar controller and can be connected to your smartphone providing navigation. The new Connectivity option will be launched in autumn 2017 on the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. Further models will follow.

BMW Motorrad is now expanding its individualisation range with BMW Motorrad Spezial and is offering distinctive-design, performance and value enhancing as well as exclusive customisation options ex works. For the start the new offer includes special paint finishes for selected models through high-quality milled parts packages to forged wheels. BMW also announced new colors for most of its models.

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Manufactured in Berlin, Germany, the BMW R 1200 GS, all through its production period,flew the GS flag very high, as the bread and butter motorcycle series of the BMW Motorrad — the motorcycle brand of the BMW Group. Notably, its sales success wasn’t happenstance, as it is impeccably crafted, with the best of production technology in BMW Motorrad’s arsenal.

Launched in 2004 as the successor to the R 1150 GS, the R 1200 GS is built as a dual-sport motorcycle, making it street-legal and ideal for both on and off-road use. At some point, the model accounted for about 30% of BMW’s annual production, and it also remains one of its best-selling models ever. For its significance, we’ve highlighted some attributes that make the BMW R 1200 GS such a massive fan favorite.

The R 1200 GS gets its power supply from a tested and proven air/liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder, four-stroke DOHC boxer engine with an output of 125 horsepower at 7,750 rpm. Displacing 1170 cc, this engine is fitted with a balancer shaft, wet-sump lubrication, and has a maximum torque of 92 lb-ft of torque.

The Ride Modes are also another great and interesting reasons why we love the BMW R 1200 GS. Available mainly as the “Rain” and “Road” as the standard modes, the Rain option makes the motorcycle cruise smoothly, while the Road option is more direct, adapting the acceleration and the traction control to the type of road.

There’s also the new Dynamic ESA generation which delivers more stability, performance, comfort, and safety during rides. Through the aid of sensors mounted both on the front and the rear wheels, the Dynamic ESA can determine the direction of the wheels, and help in the adjustment of the damping system.

Safety and ride assist components are essential in modern motorcycles, and the BMW R 1200 GS has a host of them. The engine kill switch is a particularly great feature — as an emergency safety feature, the kill switch is a knob fitted on the right handlebar and can be used to cut off power to the engine during an emergency.

Screaming elegance, the goal of the Exclusive Style is simply for a visually appealing exterior demeanor. More of a showoff motorcycle, the Extreme Style is for GS enthusiasts who are constantly on the move, as it provides the rider with extra confidence courtesy of its alluring stance.

The style features an iced chocolate metallic finishing on the front wheel guard and tank cover, with GS lettering legibly inscribed on the tank. It has gold brake calipers, a gray frame, and a black drivetrain. Also, the seat is extra comfortable.

The Rallye Style, unlike the Exclusive, is built to deliver a heightened off-road experience to every GS enthusiast. Finished stylishly in Lupin blue metallic, the Rallye Style offers unwavering off-road extras as standard or as optional features.

The color combinations for the Rallye Style are inspired by the BMW motorsport colors, and it also features black spoke wheels. Notably, the Rallye Style was inspired by feedback from several years of participation in BMW Safari and Safari Enduro events.

There are a plethora of riding assist features in motorcycles, however, the Hill Start Control in the BMW R 1200 GS is among the most enjoyable of them all. This feature heightens riding fun on inclined surfaces, and it’s ideal for mountain adventures.

The R 1200 GS is infused with the BMW Motorrad Connectivity feature, which gives the motorcyclist an amazing presence of mind and helps to keep tabs on the important details. Daily navigation is extremely easier with the BMW Motorrad Connectivity as it maximizes the use of multimedia through an innovative operation that connects the motorcycle, smartphone, and helmet via Bluetooth.

Furthermore, the BMW R 1200 GS is available in three unique equipment packages namely touring, comfort, and dynamic. The touring package incorporates the Dynamic ESA which makes it an ideal option for every touring adventure.

On the other hand, the comfort package focuses on riding pleasure and increased safety, by incorporating features like heated grips and tire pressure control (TPC). Lastly, the dynamic package ensures increased sporting character and riding agility with the Pro riding mode and Pro shift assistant.

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