BMW F450GS
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Production | 2025-present |
| Assembly | Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India (with TVS Motor Company) |
| Predecessor | BMW G450X (spiritual) |
| Class | Dual-sport / Adventure motorcycle |
| Engine | 420 cc (26 cu in) liquid-cooled parallel-twin |
| Power | 35 kW (47 hp) @ 8,750 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 43 N⋅m (32 lb⋅ft) @ 6,750 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual; chain final drive |
| Frame type | Steel bridge frame |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc; with ABS Pro |
| Tires | Front: 90/90-21 Rear: 140/80-17 |
| Seat height | 860 mm (33.9 in) (standard)[1] |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (3.4 US gal)[1] |
| Related | BMW F750GS · BMW F800GS |
The BMW F 450 GS is a dual-sport motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad. Unveiled in November 2025 at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, it serves as the entry point to BMW’s F-series parallel-twin adventure range, positioned between the single-cylinder G 310 GS and the mid-size F 800 GS.[1][2]
Background
BMW previewed the model line a year earlier with the Concept F 450 GS, shown in November 2024. The concept highlighted a lightweight chassis and premium suspension hardware aimed at broadening GS accessibility in the A2-licence class.[3]
Design and features
The production F 450 GS uses a new 420 cc (26 cu in) liquid-cooled parallel-twin producing 35 kW (47 hp) and 43 N⋅m (32 lb⋅ft), meeting the A2 category power limit while targeting everyday usability on and off road.[1] A 6.5-inch colour TFT display with connectivity, LED lighting including an “X”-signature daytime running light, and rider-assistance features such as ABS Pro and Dynamic Brake Control are fitted or available depending on market.[1]
Some markets also reference BMW’s Easy Ride centrifugal clutch feature to ease pull-away without using the clutch lever on certain variants.[4]
Chassis
The motorcycle employs a steel bridge frame with a telescopic fork and rear monoshock. Wheel sizes are 21-inch front and 17-inch rear, with cast or optional cross-spoke wheels depending on specification. Ready-to-ride mass is quoted at around 178 kg (392 lb) in press materials and early coverage.[1][2]
Market and production
BMW states that production for global markets will be undertaken with manufacturing partner TVS Motor Company at its Hosur facility in India, alongside the G 310 series.[2] BMW’s U.S. press communication indicates a market launch expected in late Q4 2026 or early Q1 2027, with pricing to be announced closer to that date; earlier on-sale timing is expected in some other regions.[4]
Reception
Early coverage from motorcycle media described the F 450 GS as an overdue “baby GS” designed to bring the GS platform to newer and shorter-statured riders, while retaining the styling and equipment cues of larger GS models.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "BMW Motorrad presents the BMW F 450 GS". BMW Group PressClub Global. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Production-ready BMW F 450 GS unveiled at EICMA 2025". Evo India. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "BMW Motorrad presents the BMW Concept F 450 GS". BMW Group PressClub Global. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ a b "BMW Motorrad presents the BMW F 450 GS". BMW Group PressClub USA. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ Cope, Chris (4 November 2025). "BMW finally unveils F 450 GS". Visordown. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "2026 BMW F 450 GS: The Baby GS That's All Grown Up". Saffy Sprocket. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.