Concept F 450 GS
The BMW Concept F 450 GS is a prototype dual-sport motorcycle developed by BMW Motorrad. It was unveiled in November 2024 at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy, previewing the production F 450 GS that followed one year later.
Overview
The Concept F 450 GS represented BMW’s return to the small-displacement adventure segment below 500 cc. It introduced a new 420 cc parallel-twin engine rated for, making it suitable for the European A2 licence category.
The concept was shown with a minimalist steel bridge frame, long-travel suspension, 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, and styling inspired by the larger R 1300 GS and F 800 GS.
Design
The prototype featured LED lighting with a distinctive “X”-shaped daytime running light, a TFT display, and a focus on lightweight construction, with BMW quoting a target dry weight of. Its bright yellow and grey paintwork reflected BMW’s current GS design language.
Development
BMW stated that the concept closely previewed a forthcoming production model aimed at new riders and emerging markets. The production version, unveiled in November 2025 as the BMW F450GS, retained the twin-cylinder engine, chassis layout, and styling cues from the concept, adding rider-assistance systems such as ABS Pro and Dynamic Brake Control.
Reception
Motorcycle journalists described the Concept F 450 GS as an accessible, modern take on the “baby GS,” bridging the gap between the entry-level G 310 GS and the mid-size F 800 GS.