EICMA 2025 | All-new BMW F 450 GS Revealed

A year after BMW unveiled the 450 GS concept at last year’s EICMA, the brand has used this year’s event to debut a production-ready, entry-level, twin-cylinder GS...

Set to replace the outgoing G 310 GS single, BMW has unveiled the much-anticipated 420cc parallel-twin GS at EICMA. The F 450 GS is built around a new 420cc twin-cylinder platform, and while four variants made up the global reveal, three are headed our way.

A year after BMW unveiled the 450 GS concept at last year’s EICMA, the brand has used this year’s event to announce a new 420cc parallel-twin offering will join the firm’s GS line-up. While there were four versions announced globally in the form of the Basic, Exclusive, Sport and Trophy, BMW Australia has confirmed that the Basic version won’t be imported, opting to make just the Exclusive, Sport and Trophy versions available to Australian customers.

Power comes from BMW’s new LAMS-approved 420cc liquid-cooled parallel twin producing 35kW at 8750rpm and 43Nm at 6750rpm. The compact engine runs a 135-degree crankpin offset and single balance shaft for smoother operation, with a 13.0:1 compression ratio and Euro 5+ compliance achieved through a dual-catalyst stainless-steel exhaust.

Power comes from BMW’s new 420cc liquid-cooled parallel twin producing 35kW at 8750rpm and 43Nm at 6750rpm…

And while there’s so far been no mention of an official Adventure version that would bring it in line with the rest of the firm’s GS line-up, a statement released by the BMW Motorrad Australia said the brand is “working on complementing the local product offering with an additional model that features a more dynamic off-road focus,” with an announcement expected in the first quarter of 2026.

While a road-biased and off-road biased version are clearly visible in the official imagery, all versions will come standard with 19in front and 17in rear cast-aluminium wheels. However BMW Motorrard Australia’s General Manager Steve Dunn told BikeReview all of the accessories presented on the GS will be made available to Australian customers, in what will be welcome news for adventure riders.

“The model presented featured a selection of optional genuine accessories, including spoked wheels, highlighting its versatility and premium design. All bike models and genuine accessories will be available in Australia when launched in 2026,” Dunn said.

Power is sent through a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Shift Assistant Pro is fitted to all but the base versions, allowing clutch-free up- and down-shifts, while BMW’s Easy Ride Clutch system – standard on the Trophy and optional elsewhere – uses a centrifugal mechanism that automates clutch engagement during starts and stops.

BMW Motorrad Australia said the brand is also “working on complementing the local product offering with an additional model that features a more dynamic off-road focus”

Performance is quoted at 0–100km/h in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 165km/h. Combined fuel consumption sits at 3.8L/100km, giving the F 450 GS an estimated range of around 350km.

For Australia, only the F 450 GS has been confirmed, available in three specification levels – Exclusive, Sport and Trophy – priced from $10,600 to $11,390 +ORC

The chassis is a welded tubular-steel lattice frame with forged sections, using the engine as a stressed member. All variants use KYB suspension, with a 43mm upside-down fork and a directly mounted rear shock on an aluminium swingarm. Adjustable rebound and compression damping is offered on the Sport and Trophy versions, with rear preload and rebound adjustment standard across the range. Braking comes via a 310mm twin-piston Brembo setup at the front and a 240mm ByBre caliper at the rear, managed by BMW’s lean-sensitive ABS Pro system.

All variants use KYB suspension, with a 43mm upside-down fork and a directly mounted rear shock on an aluminium swingarm…

In terms of dimensions, the F 450 GS gets a 1465mm wheelbase, a seat height of 845mm and a curb weight of 178kg, compared to the outgoing R 310 GS’s wet weight of 174kg.

Electronics are shared across the platform and include Rain, Road and Enduro ride modes, with Dynamic Traction Control, engine-drag torque control, Dynamic Brake Control and ABS Pro all standard fitment on the three Australia-bound variants.

The 6.5in TFT display presents either a Pure Ride layout for essential data or a Sport screen showing lean angle, traction and braking information. Bluetooth integration with the BMW Connected App allows calls, music and navigation, and a USB-C charging port is included.

Lighting is LED throughout, featuring the GS-family “X” daytime running-light signature. Styling mirrors BMW’s bigger GS range.

The Australian range opens with the F 450 GS Exclusive, finished in Cosmic Black with cast-aluminium wheels, ABS Pro, heated grips, four riding modes, Shift Assistant Pro, switchable traction control and a 6in TFT dash with multicontroller, and is priced at $10,600 plus on-road costs. The mid-tier Sport variant, in Racing Red, adds the upgraded Sport suspension for a $250 premium, while the Trophy, in Racing Blue Metallic, also adds the Easy Ride Clutch system and aluminium engine guard and carries a plus-on-roads price of $11,390.