BMW had showcased the F 450 GS at EICMA 2024 and at the recent Bharat Mobility Expo. Now, we get a partial first look at a heavily camouflaged unit being tested in India. Here is everything we could gather from these images.
- Test unit equipped with alloy wheels
- Will be made by TVS
BMW F 450 GS: test mule details
F 450 GS appears to be near production ready
While the recently discontinued G 310 GS long served as BMW’s entry-point into the ADV world, the F 450 GS promises to be a more serious off-roader. Although the heavily camouflaged test mules didn’t give away too many design elements, the overall silhouette is quite similar to the F 450 GS concept. The beak-like front fender and single headlamp appear very similar to the concept bike. Meanwhile this motorcycle appears to be equipped with a taller windscreen that what was shown on the concept. It remains to be seen if this will be standard fitment or an accessory.
One of the most notable differences is that unlike the cross-spoke wheels showcased originally, this test mule appears to be running a set of alloy wheels that were also found on the G 310 GS; they come wrapped in a set of Eurogrip Duratrail EB+ tyres. Both test mules also appear to be equipped with some luggage accessories. It is also worth noting that while one unit appears to be equipped with a set of handguards, the other isn’t. It remains to be seen if the F 450 GS will be divided into two separate road and off-road biased variants.
Expect the production version of the F 450 GS to break cover sometime in late 2025, likely around EICMA. An India launch could follow soon after, positioning it well below the F 900 GS in BMW’s line-up. Upon launch, the F 450 GS will rival the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 390 Adventure.
Vishal Venugopal
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