Heading soon for production is the BMW Motorrad Concept F 450 GS, intended for Europe’s A2 motorcycle licence class. Slotting in-between the BMW Motorrad G 310 GS and the F 800/900 GS, the F 450 GS is dual-purpose motorcycle carries the characteristic DNA of the GS family.
An all-new parallel-twin produces 48 hp, in compliance with Europe’s A2 licence rules. According to BMW Motorrad the engine uses a “a special, never-before-used ignition offset… particularly characterful and eager to rev.”
Working from a clean sheet of paper, the Concept F 450 GS comes with fully-adjustable front forks and rear monoshock with load-dependent damping. This allows the F 450 GS to come close to the minimum allowable class weight limit of 172 kg.
Features that will be found on the Concept F 450 GS include BMW Motorrad ABS Pro acting on a performance brake, and freely configurable riding modes. BMW Connectivity is also included, with 6.5-inch TFT-LCD screen and connectivity to the rider’s smartphone.
For now the Concept F 450 GS remains as that, a concept, but BMW Motorrad says a corresponding series vehicle in the style of the Concept F 450 GS will be presented in 2025. In Malaysia, the G 310 GS has a price tag of RM31,500 while the F 900 GS retails at RM88,500.
