BMW F 750 GS and F 850 GS Electronics
BMW Motorrad has been regarded for decades as a pioneer when it comes to safety in motorcycling. As a literally glowing example, a full LED headlight with integrated daytime riding light is available as optional equipment for the new F 750 GS and F 850 GS.
Not only does it light up the road with a beam that is unparalleled in its brightness and clarity, it ensures better visibility in traffic. It also lends the two middle-class premium enduros an unmistakable look with its iconic LED optical fibre in the form of an inverted tuning fork. The light unit consists of two LED units each for low and high beam, as well as four additional LED units for daytime riding light and side light.
The new F 750 GS and F 850 GS are equipped as standard with a completely new instrument cluster design, consisting of an analogue speedometer and a multifunctional display, alongside a number of control lamps.
Fast and even clearer information for the rider with minimum distraction from what is happening on the road are now possible thanks to the new optional equipment known as Connectivity, with which the instrument cluster is displayed in the form of a 6.5 inch full-colour TFT display. In conjunction with integrated operation via the BMW Motorrad multi-controller, it gives the rider quick access to vehicle and connectivity functions.
It is also an easy matter to make telephone calls or listen to music while on the road. If the rider for example connects a smartphone and a helmet equipped with the BMW Motorrad communication system using the TFT display, he can easily access the media playback and phone functions. These phone and media functions can be used without having to install an app. If a bluetooth connection has been established with any standard smartphone, the rider can enjoy listening to music while riding.
In addition, the free BMW Motorrad Connected App offers everyday- suitable and practice-oriented arrow navigation directly via the TFT display. The BMW Motorrad Connected App is available for free from the Google and Apple app stores. It contains a number of additional attractive functions, such as recording routes travelled and displaying travel statistics and information. This basic information is particularly attractive for motorcyclists who wish to perform everyday rides or take short trips conveniently and without any additional equipment.
As is already the case with other BMW Motorrad models, the Keyless Ride system available as optional equipment ex works replaces the conventional ignition/steering lock in the new F 750 GS and F 850 GS. This means that it is no longer necessary to use a regular key. The steering lock, ignition, fuel filler flap and anti-theft device are all activated by the transponder integrated in the vehicle key, which transmits a wireless signal with a frequency specific to the vehicle. The key can therefore remain in the rider’s pocket, for example.
As soon as the key is located within the vehicle reception area (distance < 2 metres), the steering lock can be unlocked. The steering lock is locked by keeping the button pressed down and placing the handlebars in end position. The ignition is activated by briefly pressing the button or keeping the button pressed down after releasing the steering lock. The ignition is switched off by means of a short or long press of the button. The alarm system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and the steering lock is closed, as soon as the key leaves the reception area.
