New details continue to be revealed about the future BMW 450 model range that is to come. After the presentation of the BMW F 450 GS Concept, it seems that the brand has taken very seriously the idea of having, as soon as possible, within its current product portfolio, a varied offer of options that revolve around this brand new platform. Even some German media are already setting a date for its launch, taking 2025 as a key date for it.
BMW’s 450 model range to be ready next year
It has been the German media Motorrad Online who has put us on the track of the future range of BMW 450 models. Echoing the statements of Markus Flaschhead of BMW Motorrad since November 2023, in an interview with his editorial staff, he commented that: “In the categories above 310 there is a lot of movement in the market. We are working right there. I won’t say more.”
If we look even further back we can discover how this theory of a range of BMW 450 models was already in the minds of more than one, even relevant conceptual artists such as Oberdan Bezzi who showed us in 2019 his vision of the subject in the form of a render named as T 500GS. Later, it was Kar Lee Design who offered his point of view on this possibility with virtual designs of an F 450 R, F 450 XR and an F 450 S.
The last thing we have learned related to this topic has been from the brand itself, which, for the first time, offers us reliable evidence that the BMW 450 model range is closer than ever. It recently did so with the presentation of the BMW F 450 GS Concept, the next generation of the GS for the A2 license, during the 110th edition of EICMA.
Located halfway between the already known G 310 GS and F 800/900, it would offer an effective balance between ease of driving and off-road capability. To do this, the brand would provide it with a 420 cc twin cylinder enginecreated completely from scratch, which would offer us a final power of 48 HP for 175 kilograms of final weight. Although the maximum torque figure has not been declared, this It should easily exceed 40 Nm.
Inspired by its older sister, the R 1300 GS, this F 450 GS Concept also stands out in safety and functionality. Equipped with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, high-performance brakes and adjustable riding modes, it ensures an optimal riding experience in different conditions. Integrated BMW connectivity and its 6.5-inch TFT screen allow the pilot to synchronize their smartphone and other devices, improving the experience and facilitating navigation.
Taking into account all this background and the rise of medium-displacement models in a good part of international markets, today, more than ever, the development of a complete range of BMW 450 models for next year takes on relevant meaning. We would surely find GS, F, R or XR versions equipped with this twin-cylinder platform, all of them intended to satisfy the needs of those users in possession of the A2 license.
