Overview
- BMW and TVS introduced an all‑new F 450 GS designed and built in India as the new entry to the GS line, priced at Rs 4.70 lakh for Base, Rs 4.90 lakh for Exclusive and Rs 5.30 lakh for GS Trophy ex‑showroom.
- A newly developed 420cc parallel‑twin with a 135‑degree crank makes 48 hp and 43 Nm, with most torque available low in the revs for easy roll‑on power.
- The bike weighs 178 kg wet and uses a lightweight chassis with 19‑inch front and 17‑inch rear alloy wheels, KYB USD forks and a Brembo Monoblock front caliper for strong, predictable on‑road manners.
- Standard kit includes a 6.5‑inch TFT with Bluetooth, heated grips, lean‑sensitive ABS and traction control, while higher trims add a quickshifter, Riding Modes Pro and fully adjustable front suspension.
- The GS Trophy variant’s Easy Ride Clutch uses a centrifugal mechanism to cut clutch work in traffic, yet testers note it cannot be switched off, the bike can roll even in first gear and there is no cruise control or park‑in‑gear hill hold, with fuller on‑ and off‑road tests still to come.