Today I'm riding the brand new **BMW F450GS** at its international press launch. This is BMW’s new entry-level GS, designed to take on bikes like the Himalayan 450 and the CFMOTO 450MT in the rapidly growing middleweight adventure segment. At the launch I had the chance to test the bike in two completely different environments. First on the road with cast wheels and sport suspension, and then off-road with spoked wheels, knobbly tyres and the Rally-style setup. So how does the new F450GS perform on tarmac? And can it really deliver proper off-road capability as well? CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Specs & Key Info 03:36 Road Ride Impressions 11:30 Sound Test 11:58 Off-Road First Impressions 20:30 Spoke Wheels Explained 22:26 Off-Road Riding Continued 24:39 Final Thoughts 27:16 Seat Height (5’4 Perspective) 29:19 Pros & Cons ________________________________________________________ 👉 Support the channel by checking out my incredible channel partners: 🛫 Canary Motorcycle Tours – Ride with them in Gran Canaria! https://canarymotorcycletours.com 🎧 Custom Fit Guards – My go-to for pro riding earplugs (CODE: KATE10 for 10% off): https://www.customfitguards.com 🛡 Bikesure Insurance – Motorcycle insurance specialists (ask for me by name!) 📷 Aoocci C6 Pro Carplay for your bike! – (CODE: UNK22 for 22% off sitewide): https://aoocci.com/?ref=qsojwgka 🛞 Michelin – For all your motorcycle tyre needs: http://bit.ly/4foPZYr ________________________________________________________ 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for in-depth motorcycle reviews, epic ride vlogs, and behind-the-scenes moto content every Thursday & Sunday! 📸 Follow me on Instagram for daily bike content, travel snaps, and real-time ride stories: https://www.instagram.com/usernamekate/ ❤️ Want to support me? Support Mike too! My partner in bikes and life – subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@mike_pye #f450gs #f450gsreview #f450gsride
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Kate, during your off road section my Mrs stormed into the bathroom and said “what are you watching? I can hear moaning and groaning!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
So basically 10,000£ give or take. Thats a lot for a 450! The Ibex, the Himalayan and the KLE 500 will be what people buy eventually I think. Price plays a big role.
This review by far is the most complete details out of every review I've seen so far in YT, thanks kate!
That one guy owes BMW a new rear tire 😁
This is probably the first 450 GS review giving actual road footage and feel of this bike! Thank you!
Great review and good summary of the prices..I think you’ve helped me make my mind up so CF Moto 450 it is then..I really don’t like the idea of being spanked so harshly for a TVS Indian built bike..Motorrad must think we’re idiots..I realise you can’t say any of this..Thanks again 👍🏍️💨💨
If the bike is reliable, I would not be surprised if it becomes BMW's best selling bike.
Pretty cool bike but nearly 10k for this spec is criminal when cfmoto is half the price
they see me rolling, they hating 🤣🤣😂
Great quality video and review Kate, good to see a side by side comparison. I think the spoked wheels suit the look of that type of bike better. Nice one 😉
Finally, from 6 reviews and three English vlogers we get the ground clearance. Fair play and a subscription from me.
You did awesome on the dirt.
You are riding SO much better on the dirt now, really nice. That muddy road looks like the road to my house, just not quite as steep. When you start getting bogged and wobbly, just pick up the speed when you can, you're doing great.
The F450GS looks like a perfect entry into the GS lineup
Cant believe you cannot have the top of the range trophy without the ERC
450 twins seem to be the way to go in the small ADV segment lately. Not a Beemer fanboi, but I think they hit this one out of the park. ⚾ And the price is somewhat reasonable....for what you get. Thanks, Kate!
Bruce... (drifting into the corners with a locked rear wheel). Kate... "I'm going to put the heated grips on 3". This is why I watch you Kate - my kind of review AND a comedy genius 😂 I like the sound, and it looked like it was quite punchy on the road. £8/9k is a bit too spicy though imho. Nice ride! 😎
Iv watched every review of this bike and your review is by far the best. The way you explain everything is brilliant ! Keep up the good work !!!!
Wow! This was a pleasantly surprised video. I didn't expect to see one on a real world ride on the all new F450GS. Thank you!
You flipping smashed the off roading!!!