BMW F 450 GS To Launch With Semi-Automatic Gearbox
This will make riding the ADV in peak city traffic easier
Quick News Highlights:
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BMW F 450 GS to reportedly offer both manual and semi-automatic gearbox options
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New 450cc, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder engine makes 47.95PS
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Launch confirmed for late 2025, to be manufactured by TVS in India
UPDATE: BMW CEO, Markus Flesch, has given us a first look of the BMW F 450 GS.
BMW Motorrad will launch the F 450 GS adventure bike later this year, likely at the 2025 EICMA in November 2025. The ADV was first showcased in concept form at EICMA 2024 in November. And now, new details have emerged, reportedly stating that it will also get the option of a semi-automatic transmission. The BMW F 450 GS will replace the now-discontinued BMW G 310 GS.
Semi-Automatic Gearbox
BMW had revealed earlier that the 450cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder will make 47.95PS. But the bigger news is the fact that it will be offered with the choice of two gearbox options: manual and a new semi-automatic.
It’s unlikely to be the exact same tech as the Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) found on the larger BMW R 1300 GS, but a rather simplified version designed to keep the costs in check considering the F 450 GS will be BMW Motorrad’s cheapest twin-cylinder bike. ASA allows riders to switch between full auto and manual shifting without a clutch.
What Else?
The BMW F 450 GS could also offer multiple rider modes, a bidirectional quickshifter, a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel. While all the test bikes till now have been seen with alloy wheels, the concept bike had wire-spoke wheels. These are likely to be available on higher-end variants or as optional extras. While the concept weighed 175kg, expect the production version to weigh a bit more.
Make In India
It’s already known that the BMW F 450 GS will be manufactured in India by TVS, as part of the ongoing partnership that previously resulted in the 310cc engine platform. It’s also reported that BMW Motorrad will use the platform to possibly bring out a streetfighter (BMW F 450 R, maybe?) and a supersport.
TVS & Norton Bikes
Interestingly, TVS is also working on a bike based on the 450cc platform, and that one will be the next evolution of the Apache RR 310. It’s also reported that the brand doesn’t intend to make a retro bike based on the 450cc platform, but that’s something TVS-owned Norton is cooking.
BikeDekho Says
Upon launch, the BMW F 450 GS will enter a highly competitive segment with rivals such as the Honda NX500, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, KTM 390 Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, and the upcoming CFMoto 450 MT. We expect the pricing to be around the Rs 4.5 lakh mark, with the semi-automatic version possibly priced around Rs 5 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).
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