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BMW Motorrad USA in conjunction with its global siblings revealed the new 2027 BMW F 450 GS. It’s said to be a completely new construction for the 48 horsepower 400 – 500 cc class.
“With the new BMW F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad presents a genuine BMW GS in the 48 hp A2 class. It embodies the essence of a GS: Get on, twist the throttle, have fun – with full control and maximum confidence. Its low weight, superior performance and perfect balance between agility and stability ensure a particularly intuitive riding experience. Thanks to its precise handling and typical GS expertise, it performs impressively both on and off the road. The F 450 GS is the perfect ‘best buddy’ for every riding situation. It is uncomplicated, robust, and always ready. It sets the benchmark for sporty adventure bikes in its class,” said Markus Flasch, CEO BMW Motorrad.
BMW Motorrad 2027 F 450 GS at a Glance
- New 420cc parallel-twin engine delivers 48 hp and 32 lb.-ft of torque.
- New Easy Ride centrifugal Clutch allows starting without clutch lever use.
- Available in the GS Trophy variant in the U.S.
- U.S. Market launch is expected in late Q4 2026 or early Q1 2027.
- Pricing to be announced closer to Market Launch date.
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- 420 cc parallel twin with balance shaft and 135 degree crankpin offset.
- 48 hp at 8,750 rpm and 32 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,750 rpm.
- Easy Ride Clutch (ERC) for significantly improved operating and riding comfort.
- Six-speed transmission and Gear Shift Assist Pro for quick, clutch-less shifting.
- Stainless steel exhaust system with two catalytic converters. Euro 5+ compliant.
- Standard “Rain,” “Road,” and “Enduro” riding modes, as well as ABS Pro, DBC, DTC, and MSR. “Enduro Pro” riding mode part of GS Trophy package.
- Newly developed chassis with a tubular steel frame for optimal rigidity.
- Front KYB upside-down telescopic fork and rear hollow-cast aluminum double-sided swing arm with KYB central spring strut, adjustable for spring preload/rebound, and with travel-dependent damping.
- Powerful Brembo braking system with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro for safe braking, when leaning and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC).
- Optimum ergonomics for relaxed yet dynamic riding on and off-road.
- Standard adjustable gearshift and footbrake levers for on- and off-road riding.
- Standard adjustable hand levers.
- Standard heated grips.
- Standard full LED lighting.
- Standard large 6.5 inch TFT color display with Connectivity.
- Standard USB-C charging socket.
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
BMW Motorrad Shows 2027 F 450 GS
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BMW Motorrad USA in conjunction with its global siblings revealed the new 2027 BMW F 450 GS. It’s said to be a completely new construction for the 48 horsepower 400 – 500 cc class.
“With the new BMW F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad presents a genuine BMW GS in the 48 hp A2 class. It embodies the essence of a GS: Get on, twist the throttle, have fun – with full control and maximum confidence. Its low weight, superior performance and perfect balance between agility and stability ensure a particularly intuitive riding experience. Thanks to its precise handling and typical GS expertise, it performs impressively both on and off the road. The F 450 GS is the perfect ‘best buddy’ for every riding situation. It is uncomplicated, robust, and always ready. It sets the benchmark for sporty adventure bikes in its class,” said Markus Flasch, CEO BMW Motorrad.
BMW Motorrad 2027 F 450 GS at a Glance
Technical Tidbits, err Leckerbissens
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.