BMW F 450 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Triumph Bonneville T40 price starts at Rs. 2.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.40 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW F 450 GS, priced at Rs. 4.95 Lakh. On the performance front, the F 450 GS uses a 420cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Bonneville T40 a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 450 GS and Bonneville T40, the F 450 GS is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bonneville T40 stands out for affordability.

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F 450 GS vs Bonneville T40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 450 GSTriumph Bonneville T40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.95 LakhRs. 2.55 Lakh
Engine 420 cc350 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 178 Kg195 Kg

F 450 GS vs Bonneville T40 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDTriumph Bonneville T40 T4
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Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 13,553 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 25,051 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
132 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
420 cc
350 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6750 rpm
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
89.0 mm
Stroke
Not Available
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.1:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Estimated Mileage
20-25 kmpl
27.02 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
130 mm
Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
33 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
845 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
379 kg
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
2120*818*1081 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1418 mm
Length
2161 mm
2120 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
165 mm
Height
1210 mm
1081 mm
Width
869 mm
818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
255 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Enduro
Road,Rain,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW F 450 GS
  • Looks quite appealing
  • Loaded with electronics like riding modes, TFT display, and rider aids
  • Parallel-twin engine should offer a refined and strong performance
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
The Triumph Bonneville T40 is cheaper than BMW F 450 GS by ₹2.40 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
For the STD version, 420 cc Petrol engine of F 450 GS produces 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the T4 version, 350 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T40 produces 29 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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