The BMW F 450 GS is a new concept adventure bike that BMW Motorrad states is “near-production-ready,” with promises that a production version will be presented in 2025. This mid-displacement ADV fills a gap between the G 310 GS and F 800/900 GS, and BMW’s press release puts emphasis on the bike’s off-road capability and accessibility.
BMW says a totally new engine will be used for the F 450 GS, a parallel-Twin with “never-before-used ignition offset.” The engine is said to conform to the A2 license class in Europe with 48 hp, and it will use lightweight materials such as magnesium. Also conforming to the A2 license requirements, BMW reports the bike’s weight at 384 lb.
The F 450 GS will have a fully adjustable inverted fork and a shock with load-dependent damping, and it’s shown with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels. BMW has yet to release any more technical engine or chassis details, so we’ll have to wait for more information.
BMW has claimed that the F 450 GS will be equipped with several rider aids and electronics, including BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean-sensitive), configurable ride modes, and BMW Connectivity for smartphone connection through the 6.5-inch TFT display.
Taking design cues from the top-of-the-range BMW R 1300 GS, the concept features a characteristic color scheme of blue, white, and red.
In speaking about possible changes from the concept to a production version, vehicle project manager Johann Simon said, “No compromises for sure. Following the very sporty off-road focus of the Concept F 450 GS, we will implement the bike as close as possible to this concept. We will only adjust the seat height for better accessibility and easier handling. As an alternative to the cross-spoke wheels, lightweight but high-strength cast-aluminum wheels in the same dimensions are also conceivable.”
Stay tuned for more information as the BMW F 450 GS adventure bike gets closer to production in the coming months.
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