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Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Upcoming BMW F 450 GS spied testing in production-ready form: What we know so far
The BMW F 450 GS adventure tourer has finally been spotted in a production-ready form and brings a few changes over the concept unveiled earlier at Auto Expo 2025. (Motorrad Online) Notify me First unveiled as a concept model at EICMA 2024 in Italy and Auto Expo 2025 in India, the BMW F 450 GS has now been spotted in production-ready form. The upcoming adventure tourer was previously spied testing in Karnataka, but the test mule was kept heavily camouflaged. Recent spy shots from Germany tell a fuller story with more details on what we can expect from the BMW F 450 GS, which will be manufactured locally in collaboration with TVS Motor Company. The production-ready test mule has a few changes over the F 450 GS Concept while retaining the same silhouette. The quad-LED DRL setup with the GS badge has been replaced with a conventional, vertically stacked dual-LED configuration. The bodywork is now complete and includes the same front visor with what seems to be a broader tail section. The exhaust features the same twin-pipe design, but the muffler has been lowered, possibly to accommodate additional equipment. Also Read : Honda X-ADV 750 launched at ₹ 11.90 lakh. Bookings open Notably, the test mule has put on cast aluminium alloy wheels, leaving behind the tubeless cross-spoke design we saw with the F 450 GS Concept. This suggests that BMW Motorrad may offer a road-focused variant at launch. The bike rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels wrapped in dual-purpose tyres. BMW F 450 GS: Hardware and specifications The F 450 GS Concept showcased at the Auto Expo 2025 featured a quad LED DRL setup and cross-spoke wheels. The BMW F 450 GS utilises a steel bridge trellis frame and a bolt-on rear sub-frame. It features an aluminium swing-arm with a central spring strut. The bike is held up by upside-down forks at the front and a rear monoshock. While the spy shots available do not indicate which components have been used, the F 450 GS's suspension is expected to retain some degree of adjustability with load-sensitive damping. BMW Motorrad has equipped the F 450 GS with an all-new 450 cc parallel twin engine, developed specifically for this model. The motor produces 48 bhp and is tuned for strong torque output at the lower end of the rev band, making it suitable for technical off-road riding as well as city and highway use. It has a unique ignition offset, which is expected to bring a high-revving nature to the bike. Suggested watch: Here is how the BMW R 1300 GS sounds with an Akrapovic exhaust BMW F 450 GS: Pricing and availability With the F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad is gearing to add a middleweight ADV to its Indian portfolio, aimed at riders who want an upgrade over the G 310 GS but not as big as the BMW F 900 GS. The F 450 GS is expected to launch sometime in Q3 2025, with deliveries possibly starting ahead of the festive season. While official pricing details are not available, the motorcycle is expected to be launched in multiple variants, offering varying levels of rider aids and accessories. The expected price for the BMW F 450 GS ranges between ₹ 4 lakh to ₹ 4.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 21 May 2025, 14:57 PM IST
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
BMW F 450 GS Spapped Testing, What Do We Know So Far?
BMW has been in the news for quite some time now as the test mules for its upcoming motorcycle, the F 450 GS. The test mules spotted previously were camouflaged, but the one spotted recently has its wraps off the frame. This suggests that the BMW F 450 GS spotted is a production-spec model. Read the full story for many details. BMW F 450 GS: Powertrain The entry-level adventure tourer by BMW Motorrad will nest an all-new 450cc, parallel-twin motor that will produce 48bhp and around 45Nm of peak torque. This engine will be paired with a six-speed gearbox. BMW F 450 GS: Hardware BMW F 450 GS was first showcased at the EICMA 2024. Later, the test mules were spotted on different global grounds. The test mule was spotted with vertically stacked LED headlight, fully finished bodywork, including a tall touring-style windscreen, a longer rear seat, and more. The production spec model seems to be standing on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels. BMW F 450 GS: Features The exact feature list of the upcoming BMW F 450 GS has not been revealed yet. However, the test mule suggests that it will carry features like - a 6.5-inch TFT with smartphone connectivity, windshield, handguards, adjustable hand levers and more. BMW F 450 GS: Launch And Rivals BMW Motorrad has not yet announced the details about the launch date. However, it is expected to arrive to the Indian shores by Novermber 2025. The BMW F 450 GS is going to compete with the likes of the KTM 390 Duke, Aprilia Tuono 457, and the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Royal Enfield Flying Flea to be launched in Q4 FY26
Royal Enfield is set to launch its first-ever electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025-26. It first showcased the Flying Flea C6 at EICMA 2024, as a new electric brand outside the purview of Royal Enfield's brand is looking to alter the paradigm of the electric two-wheeler space by using legacy value that draws on Royal Enfield's iconic paramilitary motorcycle called the 'flying flea' for its lightweight approach to construction that allowed it to be dropped out of military aircraft right onto the similarly, the first two motorcycles from the brand will be minimalist and lightweight, challenging the existing electric two-wheeler framework. According to Royal Enfield, it filed 28 patents pertaining to a range of native technologies. The company has also developed a central 'Vehicle Control Unit,' integrating physical digital front suspension features a forged aluminium 'Girder' fork paired with an articulating mudguard—a design closely associated with motorcycles from before the 1930s. Complementing this retro aesthetic is a sleek forged aluminium frame and a magnesium battery case, both of which align with the FF-C6's overall design language. Adding to the classic appeal are the round headlamp housing and the minimalist single-pod instrument VCU offers more than 200,000 ride mode combinations, continuously monitors the motorcycle's performance, and stays current through Over The Air (OTA) updates and new feature integrations. The FF-C6, available in both single-seat and dual-seat versions, will include features such as lean-angle sensitive ABS and a convenient domestic 3-pin charging just the C6, Royal Enfield will also launch a scrambler version under the Flying Flea brand, which will be called the S6. Royal Enfield will first launch the C6, followed by the S6. However, the company hasn't revealed the exact timeline for the to Auto Today MagazineTrending Reel
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Next Gen Ducati Monster Spied Testing- What's New?
Ducati is working on the development of a new generation of the Monster. Earlier, a leaked document revealed that the bike in its latest generation will be equipped with a new engine, replacing the unit used on the outgoing generation. Adding to the development, the first-ever spy shots of the bike of Italian origin have surfaced online. Although the bike in the pictures is covered in camouflage, here are the details that could be deciphered from the pictures. Starting with the most prominent change, the next-gen Ducati Monster test mule is equipped with the aforementioned 890 cc engine. This is a replacement for the 937 cc Testastretta that has been used on the bike until now. This is easy to figure out, considering the shape of the power source, which is different compared to the outgoing version of the bike. Along with this, the radiator seems to be larger. Also Read: The 890 cc L-twin was revealed by the brand at the EICMA 2024. It is the Italian manufacturer's lightest twin-cylinder engine, tipping the scales at 54 kg. The engine is presently employed on models like Multistrada V2, Panigale V2, and Streetfighter V2. Based on the recently leaked document from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the same 890 cc engine will be used for the future version of the DesertX. The models with these engines will likely be available in the market starting 2026. To house the new engine, the brand seems to have made revisions to the frame of the middle-weight motorcycle. Specifically, the rear subframe seems to have been redesigned. Additionally, there is a bigger catalytic converter. All of these changes might contribute to making the bike better to comply with the latest emission norms. The camouflage-clad test mule managed to hide the design details of the machine. However, considering the brand's recent activity, it is expected to have changes in design, which will result in a different riding stance. Even with these changes, the bike will not drift far apart from its predecessors, which come with a round headlamp.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
BMW F 450 GS Spied Testing; Himalayan Rival Getting Ready For Launch?
Yes, we all have seen the BMW F 450 GS concept first at EICMA 2024 and then at Auto Expo 2025, in India, and now a test mule has been spotted, well testing in India, before the motorcycle is launched towards the end of 2025. While the silhouette largely stays similar to the concept, the spy shots reveal new and interesting details about the upcoming 450 cc adventure motorcycle. To start off, the test motorcycle was seen with a 19-inch alloy wheel up front and a 17-inch alloy at the rear, shod with dual-purpose rubber. The motorcycle is wearing full camouflage and has a pillion on-board along with the rider. What is also noticeable is the top box, which is likely carrying testing equipment. The exhaust is mounted low and the test mule is also seen having saddlebags. The twin header pipes confirm the model, which is the F 450 GS. The motorcycle will have a 450 cc parallel-twin engine, which is said to make 48 hp and well, the concept weighed in at just 175 kg. The production model will be heavier, but not by a significant margin. BMW is likely to offer features like adjustable suspension, electronic rider aids, disc brakes at either end, Bluetooth/smartphone connectivity, a fully digital TFT console and full LED lighting. The BMW F 450 GS will be manufactured at TVS Motor's plant in Hosur. What is also interesting that BMW Motorrad India has currently stopped the sales of the G 310 GS, which means that the F 450 GS will be the entry point in BMW's adventure motorcycle range and will likely be priced between Rs. 4.5 to Rs. 5 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, the F 450 GS will go up against KTM 390 Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the Honda NX500.
