BMW F 450 GS Unveil In Less Than A Week
New teaser gives us a glimpse of the fuel tank, along with the large ‘F 450 GS’ logo
[UPDATE: We have a first look of the BMW F 450 GS, before it's EICMA launch]
Quick News Highlights:
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It gets the new 450cc twin-cylinder engine developed with TVS
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Unveiling will happen at EICMA on November 4, 2025
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Expected India launch by early 2026
BMW has officially teased the F 450 GS on its Instagram, just ahead of its global debut on November 4, 2025 at EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The teaser shows the fuel tank with “F 450 GS” stickering, and a caption that says “Guess who’s hiding”.
Design
The baby GS borrows styling cues from its larger sibling, the BMW R 1300 GS – with a muscular fuel tank, tall stance, and a front beak. Spy shots have already revealed the overall silhouette and headlight setup. The production version is expected to feature alloy wheels as standard, with wire-spoke wheels likely to be offered on higher variants or as optional extras. Other design details seen on test mules include a large windscreen, sump guard, pillion grab handles, and a rear luggage rack.
Engine & Performance
Powering the F 450 GS will be an all-new 450cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine jointly developed by BMW and TVS. It produces 48PS in the concept version, so expect the production bike to make more or less the same output. The engine will be manufactured at TVS’ Hosur facility, where the 310 series is also produced. This collaboration with TVS will allow BMW to price the F 450 GS competitively in key markets like India.
Transmission/Gearbox
In a first for its segment, the F 450 GS will reportedly also come with a semi-automatic gearbox option in addition to the standard manual one. The semi-automatic system, expected to be a simplified version of BMW’s Automated Shift Assistant (ASA), is designed to make city riding easier and enhance comfort on long tours.
Underpinnings
The BMW 450 GS will be built around a steel tube frame with long-travel suspension at both ends. The production model is likely to feature a non-adjustable fork on the standard variant and an adjustable unit on higher trims. The bike is expected to ride on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, wrapped in dual-purpose tyres. While the concept bike’s kerb weight was just 175kg, expect the production version to be heavier, but also at the same time not too cumbersome.
Features
This BMW bike will feature all-LED lighting, a TFT console with phone connectivity and navigation, rider aids such as multiple riding modes, cruise control, cornering ABS, switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS.
Rivals
The BMW F 450 GS will compete with the Honda NX500 Benelli TRK 502, CFMoto 450MT, and Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr, and recently launched Kawasaki KLE500 in the increasingly competitive twin-cylinder, 400-500cc adventure bike space. It’ll also rival big singles like the very popular Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure twins.
India Launch & Expected Pricing
The India launch of the BMW F 450 GS will likely happen in early 2026, and pricing is expected to start around Rs 4.5 lakh, with the semi-automatic version likely to be priced at Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom).
BMW F 450 GS User Reviews
- About the bikeIt was my dream bike and it's so reliable and smooth. It has many features, like multiple riding mods and the trophy version has a ERC that means (easy riding clutch) it is very helpful to the beginners. The handling of the bike is very smooth and it gives around 20 to 24 milage on an average in highways and its seats are so much comfortable and it has a heating grips which helps me in early morning rides. I like to recommend this bike to the proper off-road bikers and they love this very much because of its handling and ERC you can also adjust the suspensions of both side and have a good off-road experience.Read More1
- good vehicle high waiting periodI went to the BMW Bengaluru showroom, they are not even accepting booking and the vehicle already has 8 months waiting period which is very high for a made in India bike other than that very good looking and stylish bike with ERC clutch. Very easy to maintain in the city and bumper to bumper traffic conditions.Read More6 7
- BMw F 450 Gs is best in segmentBMW F 450 Gs is amazing bike. I mean spaciously trophy variant is amazing. I just booked it (BMW F 450 gs). I think this is best bike under 10 lakh. Power, road presence, torque every thing is just wow. Of road capabilities are promising. BMW know for their tech and engineering. In short this is one of the finest offer .Read More7 4
- Excited for the bike to be launchedI am desperately waiting for the bike the headlight looks very interesting. I got chills when I saw the bike's introduction video. the color scheme is perfect. the TFT display makes it look more futuristic. the power output of the bike will be crazy, especially on the trails, I hope the bike has good low-end torque which can help in the trails. although this bike is a big competitor of the Himalayan the BMW F 450 GS will be priced aggressively, at the end of the day it is a BMW. At the end of the day I'm just waiting for the bike to be launched and I get to see the bike in person.Read More17 10
- Adventure Bike/Touring bikeBest adventure bike in 450 categories bike Love to see this bike in India soon More Power and and better comfort sone4 4
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