BMW F 450 GS is likely to launch in Jan 2026 at an expected price of Rs 4.50 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market
BMW F 450 GS was earlier reported to launch at the 2025 India Bike Week (IBW) on Dec 19 in Panchgani, Maharashtra. However, now we have learnt that the brand has pushed the launch to Jan 2026. The production of the middleweight adventure motorcycle has already commenced at TVS factory in Hosur on Nov 27. Just so you know, this 450cc engine platform will also be used by TVS and Norton for their upcoming ADV bikes. A few BMW Motorrad dealers have even started accepting bookings for the F 450 GS at a token amount of Rs 50,000/- across the country.
BMW F 450 GS had its world premiere at the EICMA 2025 last month in Italy. It was also showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo at the starting of this year in concept form. The production-ready model of the ADV motorcycle will make its first public appearance at the 2025 IBW which will take place on Dec 19-20, 2025 in Panchgani, Maharashtra.
Sitting on a tubular frame, the F 450 GS rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels while fitted with tubeless tyres. The buyers also have the option of choosing cross-spoke wheels as they are generally considered the best for off-roading. Some of the notable design highlights include LED headlight with “X” daytime riding light, upswept stainless steel muffler, and 100/90-19 front & 130/80-17 rear tubeless tyres.
The suspension setup consists of KYB-sourced USD telescopic front forks and double-sided rear swing arm with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. As for the braking system, it gets disc units at both ends. The standard saddle height is tipped at 845 mm. However, the customers have the option of selecting lower and higher seats in the form of Black rider (830 mm) and Rallye unit (865 mm).
BMW has packed the F 450 GS with a plethora of bells and whistles in the form of Ride Modes (Rain, Road, Enduro, and Enduro Pro), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Easy Ride Clutch (ERC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and ABS Pro. The ADV bike gets a 6.5-inch TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity for advanced features such as navigation, music playback and answer/reject phone calls.
At the heart, the F 450 GS has the 420cc twin-cylinder water-cooled engine which generates max power of 47 bhp at 8750 rpm and highest torque of 43 Nm at 6750 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is capable of clocking a top speed of 165 kmph. BMW F 450 GS price is likely to start at Rs 4.50 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market as it rivals Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure.
