BMW launched pretty heavily revised S1000RR and M1000RR models this year, but I'd argue that the announcement of the all-new Concept F 450 GS grabbed the attention of a far wider audience. It makes sense, as the lightweight ADV segment is popping off right now with exciting models from the likes of Triumph and KTM, and the fact that the outgoing GS 310 is a fairly woeful offer in comparison to what else is available.
When RideApart's Executive Editor, Jonathon Klein, first heard about the Concept F 450 GS late last year, to describe him as "excited" would be an understatement, and his thoughts echoed plenty of riders who were waiting for BMW to up its game in this category.
Just based on the lines and ergonomics of the concept, along with a sweet Akrapovič end can, the German manufacturer appears to have taken this model seriously Now, the official concept model is about to be unveiled.
