BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad F 450 GS specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 420cc liquid-cooled engine makes 48.67 bhp and 43 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 178 kg that is 273 bhp per tonne, 15th best power-to-weight of the 29 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 420 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 48.7 bhp
- Torque
- 43 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 26 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 178 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 845 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1465 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- KYB USD Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension
- Aluminum Swinging arm, directly linked KYB WAD spring strut
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The F 450 GS weighs 178 kg with fluids, has an 845 mm seat, and rides on a 1465 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres, good for about 322 km between fills in real-world riding.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 390 Adventure S, NX500 and Himalayan 450
Against 390 Adventure S, NX500 or Himalayan 450, it gets dual-channel abs and alloy wheels that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and led headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the F 450 GS has
- Dual-channel ABS
- Alloy wheels
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Rear monoshock
- Slipper clutch
- LED headlamp
Colours
- Cosmic Black - Standard
- Racing Blue Metallic
- Cosmic Black - Exclusive
F 450 GS specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the F 450 GS?
- It uses a 420cc engine producing 48.67 bhp and 43 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the F 450 GS suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 845 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the F 450 GS have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the F 450 GS have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
F 450 GS from
₹4.7 Lakh