BMW Motorrad globally unveiled the BMW F 450 GS concept at EICMA 2024 in Italy and later made its Indian debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi. The upcoming adventure bike has been spotted multiple times undergoing rigorous tests on dusty Indian roads lately under veiled secrecy. Leaked images of a near-production model have surfaced online, indicating that an official India launch might happen within the next few months. As part of BMW’s ongoing collaboration with TVS, the F 450 GS platform will be repurposed for use in future TVS offerings and high-performance Norton superbikes.
The production model looks uncannily similar to the original concept in the rather grainy leaked images recently obtained by various online outlets. Key design elements such as the front beak and rear profile remain largely unchanged, with the muscular fuel tank still intact. The exposed subframes from the concept design have been stealthily replaced already. The design clearly draws inspiration from the larger BMW R 1300 GS, which was launched in India in January 2025.
The F 450 GS leans heavily towards comfort, boasting an upright handlebar, split seat, and mid-set foot pegs with adjustable levers—prioritizing touring over hardcore off-roading. The ADV features a full LED lighting system, including the headlight, indicators, and tail-lamp, performing well under most operating conditions. A fairly large full-colour TFT display, possibly featuring Bluetooth support, will be controlled via a rotary dial.
Safety features comprise switchable dual-channel ABS and traction control, alongside multiple ride modes with varying levels of stringency. Supporting the bike is a lightweight trellis frame with a bolt-on sub-frame, matched with upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock to ensure confident handling across varied terrain. It likely sits atop 19-inch alloy wheels up front and slightly smaller 17-inch ones at the rear, wrapped in tubeless tyres. Disc brakes handle braking duties at both ends effectively.
The F 450 GS gets its muscle from a 450cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 48 bhp and 45 Nm, working in sync with a 6-speed gearbox for a balanced ride. The concept version weighed 175 kg, but the production model will likely tip the scales slightly heavier due to additional components.
With the G 310 GS officially discontinued, BMW is bringing in the F 450 GS as its fresh entry-level ADV offering for the Indian market. It will compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Honda NX500, and CFMoto 450 MT upon its forthcoming launch.
