- Sport Suspension, Gear Shift Assistant Pro and Riding Modes Pro
- 420cc parallel-twin engine produces 48bhp and 43Nm
BMW Motorrad has launched the new F 450 GS Sport in India at Rs. 5.90 lakh (ex-showroom) sitting above the existing variants bringing in revised suspension package, additional electronic equipment and an exclusive Racing Red paint scheme. It also receives off-road-focused accessories as standard making it a more specialised version of the F 450 GS. It sits Rs. 25,000 below the GS Trophy questioning you about which version offers better value.
The biggest change is the introduction of Sport Suspension which will offer improved control with a more focused setup than the standard version. F 450 GS Sport also receives Gear Shift Assistant Pro as standard allowing riders to change gears without operating the clutch under appropriate conditions. Another addition is Riding Modes Pro which introduces an Enduro Pro setting alongside the standard Rain, Road and Enduro modes. This provides greater flexibility when riding across different surfaces.
Sport variant is finished in an exclusive Racing Red colour scheme. The motorcycle retains its distinctive X-shaped LED headlamp, front beak and upright proportions. BMW has also included a clear Rallye windscreen, black handguards and off-road footpegs. A plastic engine guard completes the standard equipment package.
Sport also shares several features with the more expensive equipment package offered on the GS Trophy. Both versions receive Sport Suspension and Riding Modes Pro, although the GS Trophy includes BMW’s Easy Ride Clutch system, which is not listed for the Sport variant. Sport places greater emphasis on conventional clutch operation supported by Gear Shift Assistant Pro. The GS Trophy also gets an aluminium engine guard and a tinted Rallye windscreen making the distinction between the two variants.
Engine is the same 420cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin used across the range. It develops 48bhp at 8,750rpm and 43Nm at 6,750rpm paired with a 6-speed transmission. BMW quotes an unladen weight of 178kg and a seat height of 845mm for the F 450 GS.
