The 2027 BMW F 450 GS will start at $6,995 when it reaches U.S. dealers. For that price, riders get a 420 cc parallel twin rated at 48 horsepower. That base price sits $800 below the Sport trim and $1,200 below the GS Trophy.

BMW Motorrad USA released the pricing and specifications on October 1, 2026. However, the bike itself isn’t brand new. BMW showed a concept in 2024 and the production version in 2025, both at the EICMA show in Milan.

So the news here is what Americans will pay, and what they get for it. Here’s how the three trims break down, what the engine does and when the bike arrives.

Three BMW F 450 GS trims, from $6,995 to $8,195

To start, according to BMW Motorrad USA’s release, the base bike costs $6,995 in Cosmic Black. Next, the Sport trim costs $7,795 in Racing Red Metallic. At the top, the GS Trophy costs $8,195 in Racing Blue Metallic. All three prices exclude destination, and BMW didn’t list that charge in the release.

Both upper trims also add Sport Suspension, wider off-road pegs and an engine guard. The Sport gets a plastic guard and a touring windshield. By comparison, the GS Trophy gets an aluminum guard, a Rallye windshield and white hand guards. In addition, Gear Shift Assist Pro comes standard on both.

Buyers who want spoked wheels can add the $800 Enduro Package. However, BMW offers it on the GS Trophy only. It swaps the standard cast wheels for cross-spoked rims.

A 420 cc twin with a 135-degree crank

The engine is a water-cooled, two-cylinder, four-stroke unit of 420 cc. BMW rates it at 48 hp at 8,750 rpm and 32 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm. Also, BMW gives the crankshaft a 135-degree offset.

Additionally, each cylinder has four valves and two overhead camshafts. A counter-rotating balance shaft smooths out vibration. Then power goes through a six-speed gearbox and a chain to the rear wheel. BMW recommends premium unleaded fuel, too.

The GS Trophy also gets BMW’s Easy Ride Clutch as standard. On the other trims, it’s an accessory. Autoevolution’s report on the U.S. pricing calls it an automatic centrifugal clutch. That report also lists the same 420 cc twin and 48 hp rating.

Weight, speed and seat height

BMW lists a road-ready weight of 393 pounds, measured to the DIN unladen standard. Meanwhile, BMW quotes 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 102 mph. However, those are European-style test figures, measured to 100 km/h.

The standard seat sits 33.3 inches off the ground. For shorter riders, a low seat drops that to 32.7 inches, while a high Rallye seat raises it to 34 inches. The fuel tank holds 3.6 gallons. Also, BMW quotes 61.9 mpg on the WMTC test cycle.

The chassis uses a tubular steel frame with the engine as a stressed member. Both ends are KYB units with 7.1 inches of travel. Up front, a 43 mm upside-down fork is adjustable on the Sport and GS Trophy. The bike rolls on a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear.

Brakes and electronics on the F 450 GS

Stopping comes from a single 310 mm front disc with a Brembo four-piston caliper. A 240 mm disc sits at the rear. Even the base bike gets ABS Pro, which accounts for lean angle, plus Dynamic Brake Control.

The rider faces a 6.5-inch color TFT display with phone connectivity. Rain, Road and Enduro riding modes come standard, and the upper trims add Enduro Pro. Riders can also switch off traction control for dirt riding. Furthermore, full LED lighting, a USB-C socket and heated grips are standard across the range.

Navigation works two ways. The free BMW Motorrad Connected app gives basic turn-by-turn arrows on the screen. For full maps, however, BMW sells a ConnectedRide Navigator or a smartphone cradle as accessories.

Accessories and first service

BMW’s accessory list leans into travel. For example, it includes Tour and Rallye windshields, handlebar risers, side bags, roll bags and a 29-liter top case. Riders who want more sound can add an Akrapovič stainless steel rear silencer. There are also engine bars, an axle protector and a radiator grille guard for off-road use.

Finally, new owners get BMW’s break-in service. BMW calls it the 600 Mile Service, and it’s good for six months or 750 miles, whichever comes first.

When the BMW F 450 GS arrives

So far, BMW expects the bike in U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of 2027. In its lineup, it sits between the small G 310 models and the larger F 800 and F 900 bikes, autoevolution notes. BMW’s release also lists 147 BMW motorcycle retailers in the U.S., which is where buyers will find the $6,995 base bike next year.

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This article was created with the help of AI and was reviewed and edited by Fast Lane Only editors before publication.