BMW launched the F 450 GS earlier this year as their 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 for using the clutch to shift gears. BMW had mentioned that the launch prices were introductory. Well, 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
All three variants have received price hikes
GS Trophy variant is Rs 30,000 more expensive 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 Executive variant cost Rs 4.90 lakh, and the GS Trophy variant cost Rs 5.30 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).
With the price increase, the Base variant now costs Rs 4.95 lakh, the Exclusive costs Rs 5.15 lakh, and the GS Trophy costs Rs 5.60 lakh. The base two variants have each received a Rs 25,000 increase and the top GS Trophy has received a Rs 30,000 increase. 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 Executive 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.
Ved Janve
Vishal Venugopal
Dinshaw Magol
