BMW has been touting it for ages, but now we’ve finally received confirmation of the F 450 GS for the 2027 model year (we’ll get it sooner than that, however).
The 450 will slot beneath the long-running F 750 and F 850 GS while still carrying the full GS touring-and-trail DNA. This is BMW’s bid to attract newer ADV riders as well as seasoned travelers who want something smaller, lighter, and easier to manage in real off-road terrain.
Power comes from a new twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with a claimed 48 horsepower and 32 lb-ft of torque, the emphasis firmly on tractable midrange and low-rpm response rather than outright top-end punch. A six-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, and optional quickshifter round out the drivetrain.
The steel perimeter frame uses the engine as a stressed member and is paired with long-travel suspension. A 43mm KYB inverted fork leads the way, while the rear shock uses BMW’s WAD (travel-dependent) damping concept. Travel is approximately 9.0 inches up front and 8.7 inches out back, keeping the bike comfortably in the dual sport/adventure overlap. Steering geometry sits at a 28° rake with 4.5 inches of trail. Wet weight is a claimed 393 pounds.
Wheel configuration depends on model variant. The standard Exclusive trim uses cast wheels in 19-inch front/17-inch rear sizing for road-biased mixed use. The more aggressive Trophy variant upgrades to wire-spoke 21-inch front/18-inch rear wheels, along with an aluminum skid plate and off-road-focused seat and graphics. Between them sits the Sport, which adds adjustable suspension and distinct color options.
A full-color TFT display, switchable ABS and traction control, and optional ride modes continue the GS theme of technology meeting long-range usability.
The F 450 GS is expected to reach U.S. dealers in mid-2026, with pricing to follow.
2027 BMW F 450 GS Specifications
| Engine: | Water-cooled, two-cylinder, four stroke in-line motor with four valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts and 135-degree crankshaft offset |
| Displacement: | 420cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 51.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13:1 |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | Claw-shift 6-speed manual, chain drive, bidirectional quick shifter |
| Claimed Horsepower: | 48 hp @ 8,750 rpm |
| Claimed Torque: | 32 lb.-ft. @ 6,750 rpm |
| Fuel System: | Fuel injection with throttle-by-wire |
| Clutch: | Multi-disk wet clutch, hydraulically operated, centrifugal ‘ERC’ auto-clutch system |
| Frame: | Steel tubular space frame |
| Front Suspension: | KYB Upside-down 43 mm telescopic fork, rebound and compression adjustable; 7.1-in travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminum swing arm, KYB WAD shock, preload and rebound adjustable; 7.1-in travel |
| Front Brake: | Single 310 mm disk brake with 4-piston monobloc Brembo caliper; ABS |
| Rear Brake: | Single 240 mm disk brake with 1-piston floating ByBre caliper; ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Aluminum cross-spoked wheels, 2.50 x 19 / 3.50 x 17 |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | 100/90-19 / 130/80-17 |
| Rake/Trail: | 28.1° / 4.5 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 57.7 in. |
| Seat Height: | 33.3 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.6 gal. |
| Claimed Wet Weight: | 393 lb |
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