Has BMW Blown Every ADV Out Of The Park? F 450 GS Ridden In Goa
- Apr 26, 2026
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BMW Motorrad recently launched the much-awaited Sport variant of the F 450 GS in India. It offers almost all the features of the top-spec Trophy variant without the ERC (Easy Ride Clutch) and at a slightly lower price of Rs 5.90 lakh (ex-showroom). However, that is still quite a premium for an adventure bike in the sub 500 cc category. The brand is also planning to bring the recently unveiled BMW F 450 R and F 450 RR to India by next year. Here’s what we expect them to cost.

When BMW first unveiled the F 450 R and F 450 RR, we expected the streetfighter to be priced at around Rs 4.60 lakh, while the fully-faired RR was expected to cost Rs 4.75 lakh (both ex-showroom). However, things have changed since then, and both motorcycles are now expected to arrive with considerably higher price tags.

The BMW F 450 R could be priced at around Rs 5 lakh, while the F 450 RR is expected to cost approximately Rs 5.20 lakh (both ex-showroom). The new expected pricing has been assumed as per the current pricing of the F 450 GS, as the F 450 R and F 450 RR are based on this adventure bike. This also means that their top-spec variants could easily touch the Rs 6 lakh mark, considering that the F 450 GS Trophy currently costs Rs 6.15 lakh (ex-showroom).

For context, the Aprilia Tuono 457 is priced at Rs 3.99 lakh, while the fully-faired RS 457 costs Rs 4.26 lakh (both ex-showroom). This gives the Italian motorcycles a considerable price advantage even before the BMWs arrive.

Another interesting fact is that the German brand will be manufacturing these new bikes in India. Considering this, we hope the brand keeps the pricing competitive rather than positioning these motorcycles at a significant premium over their Italian rivals.

We also hope BMW introduces the non-ERC variants of both motorcycles right from the beginning, instead of bringing them to India several months after the initial launch. This would give buyers more affordable options and make the F 450 R and F 450 RR more accessible. Ultimately, BMW has some interesting motorcycles coming to India, but their pricing will play a crucial role in determining how well they compete against the Aprilia 457 twins.
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