2027 BMW F 450 GS US Pricing: Three Trims, $6,995 to $8,195

BMW's smallest GS has gone from "maybe just one flavor for America" to a full three-trim menu, complete with paint names that sound like a space program. Cosmic Black, Racing Red, Racing Blue. Pick your mission.

BMW Motorrad has now confirmed US pricing and equipment for the 2027 F 450 GS, the new entry point to the GS lineup and the replacement for the G 310 GS. Early information suggested the US would get only the Trophy version. BMW now plans three, and US dealers should get them in the first quarter of 2027, according to the company.

The three trims and what they cost

• Base, $6,995: Cosmic Black paint and the core bike.
• Sport, $7,795: Racing Red, plus Gear Shift Assist Pro, adjustable Sport Suspension, Enduro Pro mode, a forged triple clamp, wider enduro footpegs and a taller windscreen.
• GS Trophy, $8,195: Racing Blue, with everything on the Sport plus radiator guards, a Rallye windshield, Easy Ride Clutch and GS Trophy graphics.

A triple clamp is the part that holds the fork to the frame. Forged means BMW made it from a shaped, hammered blank instead of casting it, which is a detail to note for anyone planning to spend time off pavement.

Wheels and the clutch with a safety net

The cross-spoked wheels come standard on the GS Trophy, but they show up with July 2027 production. After that, BMW says they'll be optional on the other trims too. The base alloy wheels aren't an afterthought, though. BMW says they're 2.2 lbs lighter than the ones on the G 310 GS.

Easy Ride Clutch is standard on the Trophy and optional on Base and Sport. BMW explains that it adds a little clutch slip when revs drop too low, which helps prevent stalls. Engine braking stays, and the system gives way as soon as you pull the lever. For anyone who has ever killed the engine halfway up a rocky step, that's a feature with obvious appeal.

Engine, chassis and the numbers

Power comes from a 420cc liquid-cooled parallel twin with a 135-degree crankshaft. BMW lists 48 hp at 8,750 rpm and 32 lb-ft of torque. The company claims a 102 mph top speed and 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.

Suspension is KYB, with 7.1 inches of travel at both ends. The frame is tubular steel, and the engine works as a stressed member, meaning it's part of the structure holding the bike together. The exhaust is stainless steel with two catalytic converters.

On the scale, BMW lists 364 lbs dry and 393 lbs wet. The fuel tank holds 3.6 gallons. Core specs are unchanged from last year's global reveal.

Who should care

If you've wanted a GS without a big-bike price tag or a big-bike curb weight, this is the one to watch. The Base gets you in the door. The Sport adds the suspension, ride mode and cockpit changes that look aimed at dirt. The Trophy bundles the protection and the clutch assist, and it's the only trim with the new wheels from the start.

Plan your budget around which extras matter to you, since the clutch and wheels can be added to the lower trims. Then start practicing your patience, because Q1 2027 is a while away. The good news is that the coffee budget has time to recover.

Source: ADV Pulse. Photo by Dännavan Fulton on Unsplash.