MILAN: The new BMW F 450 GS marks the next step in the GS model family, specifically addressing the 48hp A2 class with GS technology and iconic design.
There are four equipment variants:
- BMW F 450 GS Basic.
- BMW F 450 GS Exclusive (includes off-road foot pegs, hand guards, engine guard, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro and clear windshield).
- BMW F 450 GS Sport (adds sport suspension).
- BMW F 450 GS Trophy (adds white hand guards, tinted Rallye windshield, aluminum engine guard and Easy Ride Clutch).
"It embodies the essence of a GS: Get on, twist the throttle, have fun - with full control and maximum confidence," said BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch.
"The F 450 GS is the perfect 'best buddy' for every riding situation. It sets the benchmark for sporty adventure bikes in its class," he added.
There are iconic features such as the LED headlight with "X" daytime riding light and the distinctive flyline.
At its heart is a new two-cylinder in-line engine with fuel injection and a stainless steel exhaust system on the right-hand side.
The new F 450 GS delivers 35kW (48hp) at 8,750rpm and maximum torque of 43Nm at 6,750rpm.
The engine is among the most compact and powerful in the A2 two-cylinder segment, and consumes just 3.8 litres per 100km.
A range of over 350km can be achieved in conjunction with the 14-litre tank.
The maintenance interval is the standard 10,000km for BMW motorcycles.
Unique on the motorcycle market, the engine features a crankshaft with crankpins offset by 135 degrees and, in conjunction with a single balance shaft, sets a technical exclamation mark: this design ensures a characterful, emotional ride while simultaneously reducing unwanted vibrations to an exceptionally low level.
Meanwhile, the BMW Easy Ride Clutch (ERC) eliminates the need to manually operate the clutch lever while riding, in combination with the Shift Assistant Pro.
This applies to all situations, from starting off and changing gears to demanding off-road manoeuvres.
The clutch lever, however, remains intact and allows the rider to intervene manually at any time if necessary.
The new six-speed transmission transmits torque to the left-hand secondary drive via an X-ring chain.
The F 450 GS offers three riding modes as standard: "Rain", "Road" and "Enduro".
Standard equipment also includes a large 6.5-inch TFT display, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and engine drag torque control (MSR).
The additional “Enduro Pro” mode, which is used from the Exclusive equipment variant onwards, is designed for off-road use with coarse-tread off-road tyres and allows the ABS on the rear wheel to be deactivated.
