BMW F 450 GS unveiled at EICMA 2025

BMW Motorrad's GS family just got a little leaner, meaner, and a whole lot more accessible.

The production-ready BMW F 450 GS is a motorcycle that arguably everyone who is into motorcycles has been looking forward to for at the EICMA this year! We've seen it in its concept form before, but now things are a lot more concrete. Say hello to the new BMW F 450 GS - a compact adventure machine that promises full-fat GS DNA without the heavyweight intimidation. Abroad, it's aimed squarely at the 48PS A2 licence class, but don't let that number fool you - this is a proper GS through and through.

Visually, the F 450 GS looks every bit a BMW adventure bike, just with a slightly smaller footprint. The front end proudly wears the iconic 'X' LED headlight and a sharply drawn flyline that screams modern-gen GS from a mile away. Despite being the baby of the family, it feels purpose-built - taut, muscular, and ready for anything you can throw at it. The ergonomics have been fine-tuned for both paved-surface touring and dirt detours, with a sculpted 14-litre tank and a wide handlebar setup that promises both command and comfort.

Under that adventure-ready skin sits a brand-new 420cc parallel-twin engine (co-developed with TVS under their ongoing partnership) which puts down 48PS at 8,750rpm and 43Nm at 6,750rpm. With a 135-degree crankpin offset and a balance shaft, we expect it to be smooth, punchy, and a surprisingly delightful middleweight to get about. A compact engine that revs willingly but delivers its best in the midrange - ideal for mountain twisties or off-road climbs. BMW claims fuel efficiency of roughly 29kmpl which means you can go pretty far before you start looking for a petrol pump.

The showstopper tech on this one is BMW's Easy Ride Clutch (ERC). Think of it as an automatic clutch that engages and disengages based on engine speed - no more feathering the lever in traffic or tricky terrain. It's standard on the top-spec GS Trophy variant and optional elsewhere. Pair it with the Shift Assistant Pro, and you can pretty much ride all day without touching the clutch - unless you want to hoist the front wheel over a rock for your Instagram feed.

The production-spec F 450 GS gets an all-new tubular steel frame that's meant to be both rigid and forgiving. Up front, you have a KYB 43mm USD fork, and at the back, a KYB monoshock with travel-dependent damping. With its 19/17-inch wheel setup, the new baby GS appears setup feels road-ready yet capable enough for the occasional trail. A short wheelbase keeps it agile, while a low kerb weight of just 178kg means it's not going to bully you at parking speeds. Braking duties are handled by Brembo (front) and Bybre (rear) calipers, with ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, and Dynamic Brake Light for added safety.

The F 450 GS comes loaded with rider rode modes : Rain, Road, and Enduro modes as standard, while higher trims get Enduro Pro for proper dirt duty. The 6.5-inch TFT display promises to be class-leading - crisp, colourful, and fully connected. Pair your phone, run navigation, play music, or even check lean angles (because, we all want to!). Heated grips, LED lighting, USB-C charging - it's all in here.

BMW offers the F 450 GS in four variants: Base, Exclusive, Sport, and GS Trophy. The Trophy variant is the halo model - dressed in Racing Blue, fitted with the ERC system, sport suspension, off-road footpegs, and a rally-style tinted windshield.

The bike comes with comes with a two-part seat (845mm) as standard. The low Black rider's seat (830mm) and the high Rallye seat in Black/White/Red (865mm), available as part of the Original BMW Motorrad Accessories. Speaking of which, if you want to make it your own, BMW's accessory list is a rabbit hole of temptation: cross-spoke wheels, luggage systems, engine guards, and adjustable levers - all crafted to typical BMW standards (and prices).

With its sharp styling, intuitive tech, and the soul of a true GS, the BMW F 450 GS might just be the perfect gateway drug into the world of adventure riding. It's light enough for beginners, fun enough for veterans, and clever enough to make you look good while doing it.

Its India release is yet to be announced and as far as its expected price goes, you can expect it to be positioned somewhere between practical and premium. But then again, as any GS rider will tell you - once you've ridden one, logic goes right out the exhaust can.