BIKE NEWS
Upgrade of middle-class offers more powerful ride
BMW has revealed details of the new F750 and F850 GS which are due in SA in 2018
Drive to the office in the morning and chances are you might be just a little envious as a motorbike scythes past you in the traffic while you sit crawling along. While it could be a commuter bike or even a Harley, you are likely to see at least one BMW GS model. The GS first made its debut back in 2007 and since then it has become not only a premium lifestyle bike for those who like a bit of weekend adventure biking, but also the choice of those who want a strong and high-riding bike to make their way through the daily traffic. Now BMW Motorrad has redesigned and re-engineered its middle-class GS models, the F750 and the F850, which are expected in SA in the second quarter of 2018. The company says that its F750 GS is designed for riders who prefer the sensation and conceptual design of a travel enduro in combination with a low seat height, copious power availability, high cost-effectiveness, and powerful all-round qualities. Then there is the new F850 GS, which besides offering mo...
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