{"id":8805,"date":"2025-11-04T08:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/?post_type=news&p=8805"},"modified":"2025-11-04T08:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:41:02","slug":"2027-bmw-f-450-gs-the-smallest-gs-is-for-grown-ups-too","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/news\/2027-bmw-f-450-gs-the-smallest-gs-is-for-grown-ups-too\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 BMW F 450 GS: The Smallest GS Is For Grown-Ups, too!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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(please enjoy BMW’s obviously AI-generated photos of the new bike, plus a couple from just outside the bathroom at corporate headquarters)<\/em><\/p>\n

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BMW finally pulled the wraps off its latest adventure machine, the 2027 F 450 GS, and it looks to be a real GS, not a half-hearted \u201clite\u201d version with cool stickers and a tall seat. Think of it as the little brother who\u2019s been watching the R 1300 GS and F 900 GS dominate family gatherings and finally decided to hit the gym.<\/p>\n

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The core of the F 450 GS is a 420cc parallel-twin with a 135-degree crankpin offset (because BMW doesn\u2019t do \u201cnormal\u201d when it comes to engines). BMW says it makes 48 horsepower and 32 lb-ft of torque, which might not sound like much next to the R 1300 GS\u2019s point-and-shoot hyperdrive, but in the (Americans can skip this reference) A2 license class, that\u2019s plenty of get-up-and-go for trails, hooliganing around in city traffic or passing the occasional SUV on larger roads.<\/p>\n

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BMW says the new engine was designed for light weight, torque and smoothness; judging by the specs, they\u2019ve done exactly that. They incorporated a balance shaft to keep vibrations down, a crank offset for that distinctive GS feeling and a soundtrack that should sound more like a spirited twin than a sewing machine.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t think that just because BMW\u2019s designed a smaller engine that the new bike lacks segment-leading technology. Thanks to the brand-new Easy Ride Clutch (ERC), you can start off without touching the clutch lever. This sounds perfect for new riders or really for anyone who just can\u2019t be bothered feathering the clutch lever in heavy traffic. It\u2019s essentially a smart centrifugal clutch that lets you focus on riding, not stalling. And because this is BMW, you can still use the clutch manually if you\u2019re showing off your slow-speed balance game at a red light.<\/p>\n

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A six-speed gearbox with Gear Shift Assist Pro means you can bang through the gears up or down without clutching at all, just like the bigger bikes. It\u2019s standard on the off-road-leaning GS Trophy variant and makes you feel like you\u2019re racing towards Dakar, even if you\u2019re just merging onto I-95.<\/p>\n

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The F 450 GS gets a completely new tubular steel frame, KYB suspension and geometry aimed squarely at agility without losing that stable, planted feel GS riders expect. Suspension travel is a generous 7.1 inches front and rear, because potholes, gravel and questionable trail choices happen anywhere. If you opt for the GS Trophy trim, you\u2019ll get adjustable forks and wider Enduro pegs, just like its big siblings. In proper GS fashion, the chassis was developed to handle everything from pothole-riddled, dicey downtown intersections to challenging, tree-lined dirt roads that definitely aren\u2019t on Google Maps.<\/p>\n

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Brakes come from Brembo, and the F 450 GS gets ABS Pro, which means you can brake mid-corner without instantly regretting your life choices. There\u2019s also Dynamic Brake Control to prevent you from accidentally adding throttle during a panic stop (which happens to the best of us, and probably more often than we\u2019d like to admit). Like most modern BMW GS motorcycles, you get Rain, Road and Enduro modes standard, with Enduro Pro reserved for the GS Trophy model.<\/p>\n

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BMW\u2019s design team made sure you can tell this bike is a GS even from across a parking lot. The LED headlight with the X signature is straight off the R 1300 GS, and the flowing profile from the beak to the slim tail ties it squarely into the family.<\/p>\n

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At just 33.3 inches of seat height (with low and high options available), it might be the most approachable GS yet. Still, it\u2019s got all the right details: adjustable levers, proper handguards, heated grips (as standard!) and a 6.5-inch TFT display that\u2019s probably nicer than your car\u2019s screen. It connects to your phone for music, calls and navigation, all of which are controllable via the Wonder Wheel.<\/p>\n

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BMW\u2019s accessory catalog is predictably expansive, featuring crash bars, luggage, taller windscreens, engine guards and myriad other items across a range of price points. You can make the F 450 GS your touring companion, your trail buddy or your commuting alternative to a scooter. The 3.6-gallon tank is probably the bike\u2019s biggest weakness, but we\u2019ve all got to stop for gas sooner or later.<\/p>\n

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BMW calls the F 450 GS a \u201cgenuine GS for the A2 class;\u201d if you translate European to American, that means \u201centry-level adventure bike that doesn\u2019t feel entry-level.\u201d It\u2019s light, capable and packed with the kind of tech you used to only find on bikes twice its size. It won\u2019t be chasing down an R 1300 GS on the autobahn, but on a tight trail, you might just leave that big beast behind while it tries to turn around.<\/p>\n

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The BMW F 450 GS hits U.S. dealerships in late 2026 or early 2027, with pricing to be announced closer to launch. Expect it to come in below the F 800 GS but above your expectations.<\/p>\n

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(adapted from a BMW Motorrad press release) (please enjoy BMW’s obviously AI-generated photos of the new bike, plus a couple from just outside the bathroom at corporate headquarters) BMW finally pulled the wraps off its latest adventure machine, the 2027 F 450 GS, and it looks to be a real GS, not a half-hearted \u201clite\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8806,"template":"","news_type":[147,149],"class_list":["post-8805","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_type-inside-motorrad","news_type-moto-news-reviews"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/8805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/8805\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bmwmoa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_type?post=8805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}