BMW Motorrad is bringing the GS formula down two sizes with the 2027 F 450 GS, a clean-sheet entry built around a new 420cc parallel twin and framed to feel like a real GS—only lighter and more approachable.
BMW’s aim here is straightforward: deliver a “genuine GS” experience in the 400–500 cc class—something intuitive and stable on pavement, confident on dirt, and easy to live with every day. On paper, the F 450 GS hits those notes with a friendly power number, clutch tech that lowers the learning curve, and the right GS touches where they matter.
And it just might be the right bike at the right time, as the small-displacement motorcycling segment is the fastest-growing market in the industry. So what's it all about? Let's dive in and get to the nitty-gritty details about this forthcoming mini-adventurer.
