With the new F 450 GS concept almost ready for production (the street model will be presented in 2025) bmw Motorcycle presents his vision of a GS designed for the A2 license category and what could be a whole new series of models located between the G 310 and the F 800/900.
”What was especially important for us in the development of the new F 450 GS concept was achieve the best maneuverability for this segment and combine it with strong performance and optimal capabilities. Driving pleasure, both on and off-road, is an absolute priority for this BMW GS in the A2 category,” says Sepp Mächler, Product Manager.
Unmistakable BMW GS design.
”This new concept carries the characteristic DNA of the GS family. “We have managed to design this prototype with the dynamic and sporty appeal of our great off-road icon in a particularly compact format,” he comments. Alexander Buckan, Head of Design at BMW Motorrad. As in the Trophy version of the BMW R 1300 GS, the combination of blue, white and red colors, with the base color Racing Blue metallic, It represents not only the highest performance and quality, but also a dynamic character focused on off-road.
New twin cylinder engine
The BMW Concept F 450 GS also delivers on the promise of premium quality in technical terms. He inline twin-cylinder engine has been developed from scratch and, thanks to a special ignition timing, never used, it has a unique character and offers great thrust when accelerating. According to category A2, This engine delivers 48 HP and offers superior torque even at low revs.
The extremely compact engine dimensions, an excellent displacement/power ratio and the underweight They are the result of innovative solutions and the use of lightweight materials, such as magnesium.
For on and off road
When it comes to the chassis, the BMW Concept F 450 GS sets new standards in this segment with top-level technology. ”We were able to start the development of this motorcycle from scratch. The objective was to achieve a excellent off-road capability and, at the same time, agile and precise handling on the road. Consequently, the BMW Concept F 450 GS is equipped with a fully adjustable inverted fork and adaptive damping, Inspired by rally and enduro technology. Through the selective use of lightweight construction and other cutting-edge solutions, we have managed to create a sensationally light vehicle, with a weight close to the minimum required in class A2 of 175 kilos”, explains Marc Weber, chief engineer of the BMW Concept F 450 GS.
Complete equipment
Inspired by its older sister, the BMW R 1300 GS, The Concept F 450 GS also sets new standards in safety and functionality in its category. Among the most notable equipment is include ABS Pro (optimized for tilt angle), a high performance brake and Free configuration driving modes. With BMW Connectivity on board and a 6.5 inch TFT screen, It is possible to connect the motorcycle with the smartphone and other accessories.
A look to the future
The question that arises when looking at the BMW Concept F 450 GS is: What could we expect from a production version? Johann Simon, project manager for the Concept F 450 GS, explains: ”Following the sporty and off-road approach of the Concept F 450 GS, We will keep the bike as faithful as possible to this concept. We will only adjust the seat height to make it easier to get on the motorcycle and improve handling. As an alternative to cross-spoke wheels (19 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear), we also considered lightweight but high-strength cast aluminum wheels with the same dimensions.”