BMW Motorrad India has introduced the new F 450 GS Sport variant in the country with additional equipment aimed at enhancing its sporty and off-road-oriented character, completing the F 450 GS line-up at ₹5.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
Here is everything you need to know about the new BMW motorbike.
Design & Equipment
The BMW F 450 GS Sport gets an exclusive Racing Red paintwork, a clear Rallye windscreen, black hand protectors, off-road footrests, and a plastic engine guard as its adventure-focused equipment.
The motorcycle also retains the F 450 GS's signature X-shaped full-headlight design, front beak, while featuring cast-aluminum 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear wheel (100/90-R19 front and a 130/80-R17 rear tyres).
The F 450 GS also features a 6.5-inch colour TFT display with a multi-controller, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB Type-C charging port as well as a full LED lighting setup (headlight, tail lamp, DRLs & turn indicators).
Engine & Performance
Powering the new GS Sport is a newly developed 420cc, two-cylinder engine producing 48 hp @8,750 rpm and 43 Nm of torque @6,750 rpm, paired with a six-speed transmission, anti-hopping clutch, and Gear Shift Assistant Pro for a maximum speed of 165 km/h.
The motorcycle features ride-by-wire throttle control and a chain final drive.
As a by-product of the ride-by-wire the motorcycle also has Riding Modes Pro, with an extra Enduro Pro mode beside the Rain and Road.
Suspension, Brakes & Chassis
The Sport variant receives Sport Suspension for which the manufacturer has not provided separate variants specific suspension travel or component specifications for this in the announcement.
Braking system includes a single-disc front brake with ABS Pro, assisted further by the Engine Drag Control, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Dynamic Engine Brake Control (MSR).
The BMW F 450 GS Sport has a wheelbase of 1,465mm, a seat height of 845mm, a 14-litre fuel tank for a 178kg unladen weight.
Price, Warranty & Availability
The a more performance-oriented BMW F 450 GS Sport has been launched in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹5.90 lakh (excluding road tax, RTO charges, insurance, etc), bringing features such as Sport Suspension, Gear Shift Assistant Pro and Riding Modes Pro to the 420cc adventure segment.
