Motorrad’s much-awaited F 450 GS, a potential rival to the ‘s Himalayan 450 ADV, will see its official debut by the end of 2025. The announcement has been made public by the company over its social media platforms. If you recall, the concept version of the same was previously teased to the public at the recent Auto Expo 2025 and the prototype drew a lot of attention from the Indian audience for muscular, beefy stance from its authentic ‘GS’ genes. Moreover, the same concept also made waves internationally at the EICMA 2024.
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: Engine, Platform & Features:
The BMW F 450 GS concept motorcycle draws design inspiration from BMW’s larger GS models. This influence is apparent in the beak’s shape, the headlight cluster area, the fuel tank, and the tail section.
The motorcycle features fully adjustable upside-down forks and a monoshock with load-dependent damping. Weighing 175kg, it will be offered with either a 19-inch front/17-inch rear alloy wheel configuration or tubeless wire-spoke wheels. Braking is accomplished by disc brakes at both the front and rear.
BMW has developed a new 450cc, twin-cylinder engine for this model, producing 48bhp and tuned for strong mid-range performance. The F 450 GS is equipped with advanced features, including lean-sensitive traction control, cornering ABS, and a color TFT display.
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BMW Price And Rivals:
BMW Motorrad is likely to price the F 450 GS very competitively for the Indian market, against the established competition such as the 450 and the Honda NX500. It could be placed somewhere in the range of Rs 5.5 Lakh to Rs 6.5 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Needless to say, it could serve as a perfect platform for people upgrading from the smaller BMW G 310 GS ADV and other beginner-level adventure models such as Hero XPulse 200 4V and Yezdi Adventure.
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