BMW Motorrad presents the BMW F 450 GS
Motorcycles
Vehicle Manufacturer
2025-11-05
Author
João Pereira
"With the new BMW F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad presents a genuine BMW GS in the 48 hp A2 class. It embodies the essence of a GS: Get on, twist the throttle, have fun - with full control and maximum confidence. Its low weight, superior performance and perfect balance between agility and stability ensure a particularly intuitive riding experience. Thanks to its precise handling and typical GS expertise, it performs impressively both on and off the road. The F 450 GS is the perfect 'best buddy' for every riding situation. It is uncomplicated, robust, and always ready. It sets the benchmark for sporty adventure bikes in its class."
Markus Flasch, CEO BMW Motorrad
Today at EICMA 2025, BMW Motorrad introduced the long-anticipated F 450 GS, a new entry in its adventure lineup looking to take on the growing competition in the lightweight 400-500cc class. The F 450 GS arrives as an all-new purpose-built platform, bridging the gap between the G 310 GS and F 800/900 GS platforms. And although the platform will launch in four flavors (Basic, Exclusive, Sport and Trophy) the US will only be getting the rugged Trophy variant.
The F 450 GS marks the debut of BMW’s new 420cc parallel-twin engine, developed in collaboration with India’s TVS. Notably, the powerplant is mounted transversely with a 135-degree crankpin offset and paired with a counterbalancer shaft. Matted to a six-speed transmission, BMW says this setup gives the bike a distinctive growl while delivering “a very low vibration level” for the rider.
With a 72 mm bore, 51.6 mm stroke, and a compression ratio of 13.0:1, the powerplant delivers a claimed 48 horsepower at 8,750 rpm and 32 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm. Fuel delivery is managed by an intake manifold injection system paired with BMW’s latest BMS-Z engine management technology. An E-Gas system transmits the rider’s input from the throttle grip sensor directly to the engine control unit, which in turn regulates the throttle valve opening for precise control and responsive performance.
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