BMW F 450 GS specifications revealed ahead of India launch

BMW has taken the wraps off the highly anticipated production version of the F 450 GS at EICMA 2025. With the G 310 GS discontinued, this adventure bike will serve as the entry point into BMW’s GS line-up and will be made in India by TVS.

1. F 450 GS’s 420cc engine produces 48hp and 43Nm
2. Four variants of F 450 GS will be available

BMW F 450 GS specifications

The bike has a kerb weight of 178kg.

The production-spec version of the F 450 GS, revealed at EICMA, has a kerb weight of 178kg, gets quad-LED DRLs (daytime running lamps) inspired by the new R 1300 GS, a single disc brake at the front and a golden-coloured USD fork. Its 420cc twin-cylinder engine produces 48hp at 8,750 rpm and a peak torque of 43Nm at 6,750 rpm. The F 450 GS also gets BMW’s Shift Assistant Pro (quickshifter) for quick upshifts and downshifts without using the clutch. It features a stainless steel exhaust system with two catalytic converters on the right-hand side.

There are four variants – Basic, Exclusive, Sport and Trophy. The bike is equipped with the Easy Ride Clutch (ERC) for significantly improved operating and riding comfort, as well as dynamics. It is offered as standard in the GS Trophy trim level and can be retrofitted to all other variants. 

The F 450 GS’s front end gets a KYB upside-down fork; the rear has a KYB monoshock, adjustable for spring preload and rebound, with travel-dependent damping. The braking system is by Brembo (front) and Bybre (rear), working in conjunction with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro for safe braking even when leaning. Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Dynamic Brake Light are additional safety features.

The bike has footrests with adjustable gearshift and footbrake levers for optimal grip on and off the road. Adjustable hand levers and heated grips are offered as standard, and the bike is equipped with a 6.5-inch TFT display packed with connectivity features.

There are additional customisation options offered as part of the Original BMW Motorrad Accessories range, including cross-spoke wheels, wind and weather protection with various windshield variants, luggage systems, handlebar risers, various seat options (Rally seat, low seat) and an aluminium engine guard.

BMW F 450 GS variants

Here’s what each of the variants comes with:

1. BMW F 450 GS Basic is the base variant.
2. BMW F 450 GS Exclusive includes off-road foot pegs, hand guards, engine guard, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro and a clear windshield.
3. BMW F 450 GS Sport includes off-road foot pegs, hand guards, engine guard, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, a clear windshield and sport suspension.
4. BMW F 450 GS Trophy includes off-road foot pegs, white hand guards, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, tinted Rallye windshield, sport suspension, an aluminium engine guard and Easy Ride Clutch.