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BMW F 450 GS pushes out 48 hp and 43 Nm from a 420 cc parallel-twin engine and is expected to make a big impact if aggressively priced
BMW Motorrad is getting ready to introduce a new middleweight capacity adventure motorcycle in India with the F 450 GS scheduled to arrive on April 23. Positioned as a more accessible GS, the motorcycle is built around a new tubular steel frame and tips the scales at around 178 kg – making it significantly easier to handle than its bigger siblings.
Suspension duties are taken care of by KYB components with upside-down forks at the front and a rear monoshock setup. Depending on the variant, riders will get adjustability as well. The electronics package is one of the more loaded aspects of the motorcycle. It includes traction control, lean-sensitive ABS, Dynamic Brake Control and engine brake management.
Standard riding modes include Rain, Road and Enduro while Enduro Pro is offered on higher trims. In addition, Shift Assistant Pro will also be part of the package – either standard or optional based on the variant. The BMW F 450 GS will appeal to a wide band of consumers if made available in multiple variants just as the global version.
As for the design, the F 450 GS follows the typical GS design language but in a scaled-down format with a sleek appearance. It gets a tall stance, a beak-style front and a distinct X-shaped LED headlamp. The overall proportions are more compact which should make it less intimidating especially for newer adv riders.
At the centre of it all is a newly developed 420 cc parallel-twin engine. It uses a 135-degree crank setup to give it a slightly different character compared to conventional twins while a balance shaft helps keep vibrations in check. The motor produces 48 hp and 43 Nm and is linked with a six-speed gearbox. A slipper and assist clutch comes standard and there’s also an option for a semi-automatic clutch system.
Braking hardware combines a Brembo unit at the front with ByBre components at the rear and the setup is said to handle both road and off-road conditions without compromise. On the feature front, the motorcycle gets a 6.5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation support. Additional bits include heated grips and a USB-C charging port.
The German manufacturer offers the F 450 GS in four trims in the international arena – Basic, Exclusive, Sport and GS Trophy. The higher variants bring in more off-road-focused elements such as hand guards, aluminium bash plates, specialised footpegs, upgraded suspension components and distinct colour options. With production already underway at TVS Motor Company’s Hosur facility, if priced right, it could make a big impact.
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