The twin-cylinder GS finally gives Indian riders a proper BMW adventure bike that does not cost a fortune. The bike is made in India by TVS. It is something that all bike lovers have been waiting for since long.
BMW Motorrad launched the F 450 GS in India on 23 April 2026. The pricing has surprised a lot of us. The base variant comes in at ₹4.70 lakh (ex-showroom), which is lower than the ₹4.80 to ₹4.99 lakh range widely discussed on Reddit and other forums before the launch.
For people who were not following the bike launch, this bike replaces the G 310 GS as the entry point into BMW’s ADV family in India. People call it “entry-level”, but I feel that might be completely wrong as when you see the spec sheet, you would realise why I feel so.
Price and Variants
The F 450 GS is being sold in three trims. Here is how the pricing are:
| Variant | Ex-Showroom Price |
|---|---|
| Basic | ₹4.70 lakh |
| Exclusive | ₹4.90 lakh |
| GS Trophy | ₹5.30 lakh |
Pre-bookings had already opened on 19 April at select BMW Motorrad dealerships. The deliveries should start fairly quickly.
What Powers It
Under that bodywork, you have a powerful and brand-new 420cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor. It gives out 48 bhp at 8,750 rpm and 43 Nm at 6,750 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. You might not get a twin in this price range in India. This is genuinely strong on paper, and competitors might be having sleepless nights.
Here is what every F 450 GS gets as standard:
- Steel trellis frame
- USD front forks and rear monoshock
- 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup
- All-LED lighting
- 6.5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth
- Cornering traction control, ABS, Dynamic Brake Control
- Three ride modes: Rain, Road, Enduro
Why the GS Trophy Is Getting All the Attention
The top-spec GS Trophy is the one most ADV riders on Reddit are talking about. It throws in a fourth ride mode (Enduro Pro), tubeless wire-spoke wheels, adjustable suspension, and the BMW Easy Ride Clutch. The bi-directional quickshifter is standard on the Exclusive and Trophy, and optional on the Basic.
The wire-spoke wheels matter a lot, primarily for people who love real off-road runs in Ladakh or Spiti.
Where Does It Sit in the Market?
The all-new BMW F 450 GS is for sure going to shake things up. The F 450 GS now sits on top of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (around ₹2.85 lakh) and the KTM 390 Adventure (around ₹3.70 lakh for the top trim). It costs more, yes, but it also brings a twin-cylinder engine and a BMW badge at a price point that was unthinkable a year ago.
The fact that TVS is manufacturing this motorcycle at its Hosur plant is the main reason the pricing works. It is the same partnership that gave us the G 310 R and G 310 GS. Without local production, this bike would have easily been a ₹7 lakh-plus when imported.
Should You Wait Before Booking?
If you were planning to go for the Himalayan 450 or a 390 Adventure and saving for it, the F 450 GS is worth a test ride before you plan otherwise. It costs more, but you are getting a twin, better electronics, and a brand that holds resale value like our Maruti. For tourers, the jump makes sense. For weekend riders, the Himalayan might still work out all because of the price point.
Dealership test rides are expected to start rolling out from the first week of May across major metros.