BMW launched the F 450 GS earlier this year as its new entry-level ADV, replacing the long-gone G 310 GS in India. At launch, the motorcycle raised eyebrows with its ERC (Easy Ride Clutch) that effectively eliminated the need to use the clutch to shift gears. BMW had mentioned that the launch prices were introductory. Now, the prices have been increased for all three variants.
- No mechanical or feature changes
- All three variants continue to get only one colour option each
Prices of all three variants have increased
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GS Trophy variant costs Rs 30,000 more now
To recap, the F 450 GS has three variants in India: Base, Exclusive and GS Trophy. The Exclusive variant offered an up-and-down quickshifter as an extra over the base variant, and the GS Trophy variant stepped it up with ERC and adjustability to the USD fork. India still hasn’t gotten the Sport variant that sits between Exclusive and Trophy with just the adjustable suspension. At launch, the Base variant cost Rs 4.70 lakh, the Exclusive variant Rs 4.90 lakh and the GS Trophy variant Rs 5.30 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).
With the price increase, the Base variant costs Rs 4.95 lakh, the Exclusive Rs 5.15 lakh and the GS Trophy Rs 5.60 lakh. While the price of the base and middle variants has risen by Rs 25,000 each, that of the top GS Trophy has gone up by Rs 30,000. Other than the price increases, the motorcycle continues as-is, with no changes to its mechanicals or features, which means the same 420cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 48hp and 43Nm of torque. That also means that there’s only one Cosmic Black colour for the Base and Exclusive variants. GS Trophy also gets one colour, but a different Racing Blue with red and white accents. On the feature side, ERC is still only on the Trophy variant, and heated grips continue to be offered as standard, but cruise control is missing, even as an accessory.
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