The GS universe has been attracting bikers of all ages for almost half a century. Currently, this range focused on adventure, but also on daily versatility, has up to six models with which to cover our tastes and needs. The last to join this distinguished family is the new F 450 GSa motorcycle developed specifically for those A2 owners looking to get started in this exciting world.
“A GS for each story”
As a short summary, this could be the phrase that summarizes the reason for the GS range: “A GS for every story.” The brand offers us a wide range of possibilities that cover displacements and powers adaptable to the level of demand and experience of each pilot. Thus, from the new F 450 GS to the R 1300 GS Adventure, each model responds to a different way of using the motorcycle.
Whether to start, commuting daily, discovering roads and paths, looking for a greater off-road component or traveling for days without distance marking the limit… The options are several, we just have to decide which one best suits our way of understanding the motorcycle, although, along the way, we will most likely end up understanding that this is more about feeling and enjoying.
A brief overview of the GS range
Leaving aside the new F 450 GS, which we will talk about in more detail, we want to briefly review the current options offered by the GS range. With powers included between 87 HP and 145 HPas the brand itself states, “What changes is the displacement, the weight, the autonomy or the equipment. What remains is the idea of a motorcycle designed so that the journey does not have to end when the terrain changes.”
For those looking for a step further in performance and traveling capacity, the BMW F 800 GS maintains a particularly versatile character. It is a motorcycle designed to combine daily use with getaways and trips, and also retains the possibility of adaptation to the A2 license.
For its part, the BMW F 900 GS takes this approach towards a more sporty and adventurous terrain. Lighter and with a configuration especially oriented towards off-road driving, it is aimed at those who want the path to continue when the road ends.
On that same idea, the BMW F 900 GS Adventure The emphasis is on going further. Its larger tank, wind protection and luggage possibilities make it a proposal especially aimed at those who understand the motorcycle as a companion for long trips.
At the top of the family is the BMW R 1300 GS, one of the most complete interpretations of the GS concept. His 145 hp boxer engineits cycle part and its wide range of assistance systems allow you to combine road, travel and off-road driving within the same motorcycle.
At his side, the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Take that approach to long distances. His 30 liter tankthe greater cargo possibilities and the orientation towards comfort expand the travel capabilities for those motorists who turn each trip into part of the adventure.
BMW F 450 GS: “The GS spirit, now also from the A2”
Developed specifically for the 48 HP A2 category, the new F 450 GS transfers the spirit of the family to a light, accessible and versatile motorcycle. With it, BMW Motorrad expands the GS universe towards motorcyclists looking to get started in the adventure world, being able to combine daily use, dynamic driving, travel and off-road use.
“The F 450 GS does not simply seek to reduce the size of a GS with a larger displacement. It has been developed from scratch to transfer to this category some of the characteristics that define the family: a riding position prepared for riding sitting or standing, ergonomics aimed at controlling the motorcycle and a balance between stability and agility”they explain from the brand.
Visually, it also maintains that link. The characteristic GS silhouette, the front with the well-known “beak” and the X-shaped lighting signature emulate the design language of higher models such as the R 1300 GS. Added to this is cutting-edge technology:
- Specific driving modes
- ABS Pro
- dynamic traction control
- Easy Ride Clutch
Together, these systems allow the F 450 GS to combine ease of use and driving possibilities on and off the asphalt. This last system, available as standard on the GS Trophy variant, allows the continuous operation of the clutch lever to be dispensed with without eliminating the possibility of manual intervention when the rider needs it.
Prices and availability
In short, the arrival of the F 450 GS thus completes a range capable of accompanying the motorcyclist at very different times. From the first kilometers with the A2 license to the great trips with an R 1300 GS Adventure, each model interprets the GS concept from its own perspective.
| Model | License | Power | Pair | Weight | Seat | Deposit | Price Spain(1) |
| F 450 GS | A2 | 48 HP | 43Nm | 178kg | 845mm | 14L | €7,580 |
| F 800 GS | A/A2 with reduction | 87 HP | 91 Nm | 227kg | 760-845mm | 15l | €11,180 |
| F 900 GS | TO | 105 HP | 93 Nm | 219kg | 835-890mm | 14.5l | €14,210 |
| F 900 GS Adventure | TO | 105 HP | 93 Nm | 246kg | 805–890mm | 23L | €15,640 |
| R 1300 GS | TO | 145 HP | 149 Nm | 240kg | 815-875mm | 19L | €22,230 |
| R 1300 GS Adventure | TO | 145 HP | 149 Nm | 269kg | 835/900mm | 30l | €24,940 |
For more information and details about the new F 450 GS or any other model in the current GS range, as well as the rest of the German firm’s offering, you can go directly to its official website. Also visit any of the authorized distributors with which the company collaborates in our country.
