2018 BMW F 750 GS | First Ride | Review | 750GS

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[@bsalvis]

I've watched your review on this bike a few times and I think this will probably be my next bike. Always like your reviews and calm, realistic approach to describing the experience.

[@mrbjay5443]

I've watched countless reviews of the F750, and it always comes down to you having the best review on the internet, Scott, Details in every manner you get to. Thank you. I've watched your review more than once to absorb every nuance. Brilliant!

[@twowheelin7361]

Since this video was made you now own a 2024 BMW GS 😄 Watched this video because I’m looking at buying a 2019 GS750 as a second bike. These old videos come in handy👍🏽

[@jmcrails1]

I just bought a '21 F750GS (found one with 1,700 miles!) in small part due to Scott's great review - and it is not disappointing. Scott is spot on, and I can't tell that the brakes aren't 100% at initiation.

[@kmg8302]

Very much liked your review. Really enjoyed. Just subscribed!

[@slowsteve3497]

Love your honesty

[@virustracker4840]

Excelent vid well done very informative

[@gerome5077]

Thanks a lot for your interesting review ....with kind regards from Germany 🇩🇪 👋🏻🙏🏻

[@Nikolaj93DK]

Everytime i watch reviews of the F 750 GS i get more and amore interested it in and this review makes me want it even more. Took my license on it (Denmark), i know how well it drives and how i feel on it, so it might just be my first motorcycle.

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

I love this bike. I’m 5’1” and was able to sit on one today with the factory low suspension and extra low seat. It felt great and had me sitting upright with a comfortable reach to the bars and enough foot on the ground to feel comfortable. I’m accustomed to having only one foot down and a butt scoot. I really want one but with the features we want it becomes a pretty expensive bike - $13,590. By far the most expensive bike I’m considering buying for my next ride. I just don’t know whether I can afford to lay out that much for just two wheels. I’ve only owned Japanese bikes until now and they have all been excellent. This time I’m thinking about getting a bike from somewhere else. We’ll see …

[@paulyflyer8154]

Great review and a great bike.

[@2wheelspy]

This is how all bike reviews should be done.

[@NothingToProve]

Hey thanks 2wheelspy, that is what I thought also and I'm not one to tell others how to do videos, so I just started doing it myself. :) Then I can watch reviews done the way I want them done...heheheheheh.

[@matteogiu2]

Great review, thank you! What is the Communication System on your helmet? Which would you recommend for communication between rider and passenger for touring? On another note, can you share the go pro and mount that you have on your helmet?

[@planetpeckham1]

I ride a 2018 Tiger 800 which I love, but I have to say, the BMW TFT is streets ahead. My display looks a (little) bit like it when it's dark but normally it automatically reverts to the bright setting which isn't nearly as nice. Not sure I like the nav mounting so low down though...I suppose the lack of a taller screen means it can't go above the clocks... Great review.

[@bdeligio]

I love this bike....😎👏👏👏👏👍

[@mikedignum1868]

Two things id want to change..That useless screen (need to be bigger) and move the satnav, if you put on a tank bag you would never see the satnav display...Maybe a belly pan?

[@barry9630]

Great review! Just visited BMW dealer to see it. I am tempted to exchange my Triumph Street Scrambler 900 and Yamaha XMax 400 for F 750GS (or Tiger 850]....

[@garykeighley712]

Great review I’ve always thought BMW are a little boring but would consider one of these bikes 👍

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Gary, thank you! Yes, this is the first BMW Adventure bike that I'd consider buying...if I was an adventure guy. Next week Wednesday I will ride the new 1250 GS and do a review of it. I'm really looking forward to riding it, with more torque then the KTM Super Adventure, so now it is the new torque monster in the adventure group. I wonder how it will feel.

[@netoonet8263]

BMW F750GS 👍😎

[@Brunoxtr]

Good review. I currently ride a 310GS. Love it but I fall short on power on the highway. Have been thinking on this 750gs.

[@NothingToProve]

Yes, the 750 is a very good bike. I actually asked my local BMW dealership about the sales numbers of the 750 GS vs. the 850 GS and they sell about 4 750's to 1 850. So the 750 is a very popular bike for a good reason.

[@kmg8302]

Please review Yamaha Tracer 900 GT as well.

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks.

[@rikkiroxx1430]

Good job bmw..

[@mimocalo8439]

hi man, do you think that the hps are enought or do you recommend me a remap like the 850?

[@glackandbold7270]

I'll rent one of these in Italy in June. This video is a good familiarization with the bike. Hopefully it's not too out of breath in the Alps!

[@maxflight777]

How did it go ? Covid cancelled? 😬

[@glackandbold7270]

Max Flight Yep, it sure was. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for 2021. I'll content myself for this year with a ride to the Black Hills on my FJR. Not a bad consolation prize.

[@rexdavid2111]

thanks for that comprehensive review sir. im planning to buy a new bike within this year...and im considering ducati monster 797 however im having some doubts now because of the availability of the helpful electronics in other bikes esp this 750 gs... do you think this is a wiser choice (750 gs)? btw im a returning bike rider... thanks in advance for your advise.

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Rex, you're welcome :) Hmm...these are two totally different bikes, one a naked and the other adventure. What would be more important is to ask yourself if you want a naked bike or an adventure bike. There are nakeds that have good electronics too and most middleweight nakeds are a lot lighter than middleweight adventure bikes. In this case with these two bikes, the BMW is about 30kg heavier than the 797. So weight might also be another factor in what you are considering. There are sooooo many bikes, which sometimes makes it a little confusing...at least for me...and you might just want to sit back and take a look at other naked and adventure bikes and you just might find one you didn't expect to find. Ride safe, Scott

[@rexdavid2111]

@@NothingToProve thanks for that very important advise...its very helpful.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

curious if the f750gs gives me more leg room over the F800R ; that is not comfy for me being 6' or 180 cm

[@joelsilva4795]

Hi! Thank you for tour review! What did you thought about the wind screen? Is it enough? Or it is better to get one in the after market? Thank you!

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Joel, it was enough for me but if I were to do some long touring then I'd consider getting a taller one.

[@joelsilva4795]

NothingToProve One more time thank you for your review it definitely helped me with my choice, that will be the 750 😀 I have just one more question, do you think that the 850s wind screen is a plus? I’m considering it because it is slightly higher, but I’m not quite sure if it will be a noticed difference... And good job! 😀👍

[@disekjoumoer]

Thanks for your review. I especially liked the way you talk about the feeling you have on the bike. In general, I'm very negative about the new middle weight BMWs due to the astronomical price with the extras, the high weight of 229 kilos and 55kw on a bike with over 800cc, and I think BMW is going to suffer for this, even more so when the new KTMs hit the sales rooms. I think, however, that it seems to be a very nice commuter, lazy weekend tourer kind of bike. Personally, I'd get a tracer 700 with a cartridge kit for the forks and possibly upgrade the brake hoses and pads. More bang for your buck, I think.

[@davidherringgo]

Love my 21F750GS. My 1st. Beemer . WOW ! To it took awhile to learn the friction zone on the clutch . Love all the extras . Cruise control is oooohh so nice .though I tried KTM 890 1st. to vibey on the wrists , my hands were numb after test ride.

[@miraclealigner]

ooooohhhhh yeah

[@scottjayson72]

What kind of off-roading can you do on this?

[@xaviguirola]

Hi Gary! What will you choose for commuting/travel/sport? This on or the Tracer 700?

[@alithejumbo]

I would go for this. I was surprised that the Tracer 700 is not much cheaper than this! It's not worth its money IMO.

[@chrismalton1904]

Thanks for the video, I'm try to decide whether to buy the 750GS or the KTM 790 Adventure, I'm still struggling. I'm torn between the lighter KTM and off road ability and the BMWs better road manners and looks.

[@NothingToProve]

Yea that's a problem most have with an ADV. How much am I really riding off-road. 10% off is usually the "normal" ADV guy and then it's really not off-road but light trail/two track riding and that is why BMW have focused on the on-road portion more than off-road. ride safe, Scott

[@chrismalton1904]

@@NothingToProve I decided on a Suzuki V-strom 650XT. I already have a KTM 1290 SAS with all the electronics and RE Himalayan for trail riding. The Suzuki had a nice smooth engine, light weight and good size fuel tank for commuting 👍.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

gas lower is always better for keeping weight low. - imo. but 850gs is a jump in price. a higher seat is available; being a bit taller.

[@mikegodfrey2221]

Hello NTP a-great video -quick question -did the F750GS have enough power or did you think it was lacking in power? Would it keep someone interested for a long time?

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Mike, thanks for the compliment. Yes, I loved it, in fact I told my wife that this is the first BMW that I would actually buy cause it is one of those do all and do it well bikes that one can keep for a long time. And, yes, it was just enough power to put a smile on your face when you open up the throttle. Just FYI, the only difference between the 750 GS motor and 850 GS motor is the engine mapping. So if the 750 is not enough power for you...hint, hint, the key word here is mapping...but you did not hear that from me. :)

[@Zerotaxi1984]

What about the wind when riding on the highway?

[@NothingToProve]

It felt more like a naked bike rather than an adventure bike as far as that is concerned..."I was shocked as to how much wind I got"...is what I stated in the video. So if that is a concern for you, then you might want to get a bigger wind screen or go to the 850 which comes with a taller wind screen.

[@Zerotaxi1984]

Thanks, what about long rides.. is it a good and comfortable bike for that?

[@anandsummanwar8941]

Hi, I was just curious to know what you think of the new Triumph Tiger 900 models compared to this BMW F750GS.

[@NothingToProve]

I like the 900 Tigers better than the BMW 750/850 GS's. But not the 800 Tigers. Ride safe, Scott

[@jims1406]

I enjoy your lustrous gray mane.

[@kentower]

may I ask why you would prefer a higher seat? I´m about your size, only a bit heavier but with a seathight of 830 I probably wouldnt be able to flatfoot ...

[@NothingToProve]

to give me more leg room, the bike is thin so bringing it up another 20mm, would still be able to flatfoot it.

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

Hi nice review; thanks; i love that bike but only 2 major cons on that bike : ridiculous small useless windscreen & normal front forks; at that selling price point : BMW should have included a real ajustable large windscreen similar to those on Tiger 800 & BMW should have geared it with inverted front forks; no thumbs up for those 2 cons : 2 thumbs down BMW; but still a very interesting road oriented adventure motorcycle; Live long, Ride safe & Prosper 🖖🏻

[@jsprite123]

BMW offers a taller windscreen for this bike, or you can get a 3rd party windscreen.

[@luizmkv6963]

Great review, did you have the chance to ride a late F700GS? would you trade?

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks Luis, no, I have not ridden that bike, so I cannot give you a comparison.

[@jaywhoisit4863]

Does the display stay clear when using polarized sunglasses?

[@wayneatkinson548]

Yes though you may want to research why it's not a great idea to wear polarized sun glasses while riding a motorcycle

[@tdem6302]

I am between this one and the tiger 660.Any advice?

[@NothingToProve]

Well, the 660 is a lot lighter (over 20kg) but about the same in power but the 660 has less tech. So it really depends on what you are looking for in a bike. More tech, then BMW, lighter more sporty then Triumph. take care, Scott

[@tdem6302]

@@NothingToProve Thank you Scott!!!

[@justdad53]

Looks are subjective, right? I don't like the looks of asymmetrical headlights. BMW styling now days with the sharp angles and with bits that look like they were stuck on where ever leaves me uninspired. Good bikes with good features but BMW please don't be afraid to use something other than a ruler to design bikes.

[@Antimortem]

Better than missenden flyers test ride. He yapps non stop, loudly most the time and gets pretty annoying. Good job NTP!

[@justingray760]

this guy talks as slow as you are

[@markpulling12]

That lack of screen #facepalm

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Mark, yea, I don't know why they reduced the screen down on the 750 vs. the 850, especially since the 750 is meant more for road. hmm...

[@markpulling12]

@@NothingToProve hopefully doing a review on it myself next week !

[@charlesberlanga4452]

At my age and skill level, I want "boring."

[@pinotino6349]

Quanto sei alto

[@NothingToProve]

1.76m

[@pinotino6349]

@@NothingToProve e valida come moto?