KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The F 450 GS has been developed in collaboration with TVS.
- Powered by a 420cc twin-cylinder engine, 178kg kerb weight.
- Gets plenty of rider aids and premium hardware.
- India-debut likely in 2026.
The production-spec BMW F 450 GS has finally made its global debut at the EICMA, and it is among the many other motorcycles that have been showcased at the ongoing bike show, which we have spoken about elsewhere on the website. For now, let's focus on the results of the partnership between BMW and TVS.
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BMW F 450 GS Details
The F 450 GS has been a hot topic ever since its concept version was showcased about a year ago. It more or less retains the same tall design, inspired by some of the larger bikes in BMW Motorrad's lineup, the flagship R 1300 GS in particular, which might go well with buyers who've been craving a more accessible ADV from the Bavarian bikemaker.
Talking of what really makes this motorcycle, it gets a new 420cc, twin-cylinder engine, producing 46.9bhp at 8750rpm and 43Nm of torque at 6750rpm, paired to a 6-speed transmission. Despite what many were thinking, it does not get the clutchless transmission as standard. However, it does come with a quickshifter.
The F 450 GS gets on a lattice-tube frame, which hangs off of 43mm golden USD forks and a monoshock, both sourced from KYB, and these get preload and rebound adjustability. BMW Motorrad says the bike also gets 'travel dependent damping derived from rally racing.' Sitting on a 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear wheel setup, the F 450 GS sits on alloy rims as standard. However, BMW Motorrad will also offer cross-spoke alloy rims as part of the accessories, and honestly, these look much better suited to the F 450 GS' design.
The braking hardware comes from Brembo; a 310mm front disc with a four-piston monobloc calliper, and a 240mm rear disc with a single-piston calliper. To further make it suited to various riders, BMW has given it height-adjustable gear lever and brake lever, along with adjustable hand levers, handlebar risers, and two seat options as well.
In terms of features, the F 450 GS comes with a 6.5-inch TFT display with connectivity features, along with dual-channel ABS, dynamic braking pro, a quickshifter, a slipper clutch, three riding modes, emergency braking alert, and heated grips among other things.
Verdict
The F 450 GS is certainly set to come to India; it is more a question of when, and not if. When it does, it will compete against the Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM 390 Adventure, and the Honda NX500.
