BMW targets the booming 400cc market with adventure bike twin. The sales of 400cc-class bikes are increasing due to their appeal to A2 licence holders and a growing contingent of downsizing riders.
The F450GS is the first of many BMWs expected to use the company’s all new parallel twin engine, featuring an unusual firing order and an optional centrifugal clutch system.
The BMW GS name has been at the heart of the adventure bike boom for decades, and the F450GS targets a growing appetite for midsize twins.
The F450GS could be a double-whammy in terms of sales success, combining the popularity of BMW’s big adventure machines and the growing interest in smaller bikes.
Author summary: BMW introduces F450GS to booming 400cc market.