The BMW S 1000 RR, BMW 900 GS & GSA, and BMW 1300 GS & GSA were the popular models in the high-powered above 500-cc imported bikes
BMW Motorrad India registered sales of 2,327 motorcycles in H1 2026 in the country. The company stated that among the high-powered above 500-cc imported bikes, the popular models included the BMW S 1000 RR, BMW 900 GS & GSA, and BMW 1300 GS & GSA. The German luxury brand also informed that first lot of deliveries for the new BMW F 450 GS commenced at end-June and was sold out. The bookings for the next batch of adventure bikes allocated for the Indian market are expected to start later this year around Sep 2026, as most of the units produced at the Hosur factory of TVS are earmarked for exports.
BMW Motorrad dealers in India had stopped accepting bookings for the recently launched F 450 GS adventure motorcycle in June 2026. It went on sale in Apr 2026 at a starting price of Rs 4.70 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country. BMW F 450 GS waiting period had gone up to five months in several metro cities including New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru.
The F 450 GS has been developed in Germany but its entire production responsibility is handled by TVS Motor Company at the Hosur manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu. Though the series production had commenced in late Nov 2025, the waiting period is still higher due to the overwhelming response and exports being priortized over domestic volumes.
Just so you know, the India-made F 450 GS is also being exported to several European countries, including the UK. It is available in three variants namely Base, Exclusive and GS Trophy. Sitting on a a welded tubular steel frame with integrated forged parts, BMW F 450 GS adorns the iconic ‘GS’ design philosophy with peculiar styling elements such as the ‘X’ shaped full LED headlight, front beak, split-seat setup, tapered aluminum handlebar and body-coloured side panels.
The fuel tank capacity stands at 14 litres while the standard saddle height is pegged at 845 mm. The stopping power comes from a floating single-disc front unit and a single disc rear brake. The suspension duties are helmed by USD front forks and double-armed rear swinging arm with progressive damping. BMW F 450 GS is equipped with a first-in-segment Easy Ride Clutch (ERC) along with Shift Assistant Pro, which ensures seamless upshifts and downshifts.
At the heart, the F 450 GS houses the newly developed 420cc twin-cylinder inline engine which generates top power of 47 bhp at 8750 rpm and highest torque of 43 Nm at 6750 rpm. The engine is linked to a 6-speed gearbox. BMW Motorrad is offering a wide range of accessories with the F 450 GS, including protection parts, luggage parts and navigation equipment.
