The BMW is a well-known brand for its quality bikes with the best performing engine. The new BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle is among one of the best adventure bikes by BMW featuring the 75 bhp engine offering an outstanding handling. Its low weight enables the riders to have maximum control over it.
The seat design ensures the ultimate comfort to the rider and it also best for female riders and beginners. It is an ideal all-round enduro machine and its review with its price and pics are written below.
BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle – Features and Price
Engine
The all-new BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle comes with the water-cooled 4-stroke inline two-cylinder engine with the two-overhead camshaft. This engine features the four-valve per cylinder.
The bore and stroke of this engine are kept 82 mm and 75.6 mm respectively. The engine has the capacity of 798cc ensuring the best torque and power output. This engine ensures the better performance like 2017 BMW F800GS.
Technology
The new BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle features the new Ride-by-Wire electronic control system. This system allows the rider to easily control acceleration and deceleration.
The mechanical transmission has been eliminated which makes it easy to operate accelerator. The two riding modes, i.e. Rain and Road riding modes come as standard features. There is an additional Enduro mode, which makes the riding much easier.
The standard ABS and ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) and ASC (Automatic Stability Control) comes as an option. The rider can now enjoy the safe and comfortable ride.
Style
The new BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle is available in wide range of options and special accessories. These options and accessories allow the rider to optimize this BMW bike according to his preferences. The overall design is kept same like the older model i.e. 2013 BMW F700GS.
BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle – Price
The all-new BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle is available in just $12,990.
BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | Water-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line, two-cylinder, engine, two overhead, camshafts, four-valve-per-cylinder, dry sump lubrication |
| Bore x stroke | 82 mm x 75.6 mm |
| Capacity | 798 cc |
| Rated output | 55 kW (75 hp) at 7,300 RPM |
| Max. Torque | 77 Nm at 5,300 RPM |
| Compression ratio | 12.0: 1 |
| Mixture control / engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance / fuel consumption
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded, minimum octane rating 95 (RON) |
Electrical system
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 400 W |
| Battery | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free |
Power transmission
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase |
| Drive | Endless O-ring chain with the shock damping in the rear wheel hub |
Chassis/brakes
| Frame | Frame Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front wheel location/suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear wheel location/suspension | Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 170 mm / 170 mm (suspension lowering kit 140 mm / 140 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,557 mm (suspension lowering kit 1,573 mm) |
| Castor | 95.3 mm (suspension lowering kit 103 mm) |
| Steering head angle | 64° |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum wheels |
| Rim, front | 2.50-19 MTH2 |
| Rim, rear | 3.50-17 MTH2 |
| Tyres, front | 110/80-19 |
| Tyres, rear | 140/80-17 |
| Brake, front | Dual disc brake, diameter 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS |
Dimensions / Weights
| Length | 2,280 mm |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 880 mm |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 1,215 mm (Serial windshield) |
| Seat height, unladen weight | 820 mm |
| Inner leg curve, unladen weight | 1810 mm |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled | 209 kg |
| Dry weight | 186 kg |
| Permitted total weight | 436 kg |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 227 kg |
| Usable tank volume | 16 liters |
Conclusion
This article is about the review of new BMW 2017 F700GS Adventure Motorcycle and it shows that it is really an impressive adventure bike for female riders and beginners.
The high performing engine delivers the controlled power output while the lightweight chassis ensure that rider enjoys an easy handling.
The comfortable seat provides the comfortable ride. The suspension and braking system provides the best performance in all conditions.
