BMW F 750 GS User Manual

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Rear wheel lift
Under very severe and sudden
deceleration, however, under
certain circumstances it is pos-
sible that the BMW Motorrad
ABS will be unable to prevent
the rear wheel from lifting clear
of the ground. If this happens
the outcome can be a highsid-
ing situation in which the mo-
torcycle can flip over.
WARNING
Rear wheel lift due to severe
braking
Risk of falling
When you brake sharply,
bear in mind that ABS con-
trol cannot always be re-
lied on to prevent the rear
wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
What is the design baseline
for BMW Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits im-
posed by physics, the
BMW Motorrad ABS ensures
directional stability on any
surface.
At speeds above 4 km/h,
within the limits im-
posed by physics the
BMW Motorrad ABS can
ensure directional stability
on any surface. Limitations
inherent to the design principle
mean that at lower speeds the
BMW Motorrad ABS cannot
provide optimum assistance on
all surfaces.
The system is not optimised
for special requirements that
apply under extreme competit-
ive situations off-road or on the
track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and
rear wheels are compared
as one means of detecting a
wheel's incipient tendency to
lock. If the system registers
implausible values for a lengthy
period the ABS function is
deactivated for safety reasons
and an ABS fault message
is issued. Self-diagnosis has
to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with
the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex-
ceptional riding conditions can
lead to a fault message being
issued:
Riding for a lengthy period
with the front wheel lifted off
the ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by ap-

BMW F 750 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	853 cc
Bore x Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm
Power	77 hp (57 kW) at 7, 500 rpm
Torque	83 Nm at 6, 000 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Length	2, 255 mm
Width	922 mm
Height	1, 225 mm
Wheelbase	1, 559 mm
Wet Weight	224 kg
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Tyre, Front	110/80 R19
Tyre, Rear	150/70 R17
Engine Type	Water-cooled, 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts
Clutch	Multiple-disc wet clutch, mechanically operated
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm
Front Brake	Double disc brake
Rear Brake	Single disc brake
Seat Height	815 mm