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BMW F 450 GS ADV Enters Production at TVS Hosur Plant
BMW Motorrad and TVS Motor Company have advanced their partnership with the production launch of the BMW F 450 GS ADV at the Hosur facility. This new adventure motorcycle, featuring a 420cc parallel-twin engine, replaces the G 310 GS, targeting entry-level riders in the adventure segment. The collaboration has produced over 200,000 units since 2013. The F 450 GS ADV aims to meet growing global demand for compact adventure bikes, reinforcing BMW's strategy for mid-capacity motorcycles while enhancing the joint manufacturing capabilities at Hosur.
Atul Bandhu
Updated Dec 4, 2025, 01:28 PM IST
BMW F 450 GS ADV Enters Production at TVS Hosur Plant
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BMW Motorrad and TVS Motor Company have moved into the next phase of their partnership with the BMW F 450 GS ADV now entering production at the Hosur facility. For BMW, this motorcycle is the new base model in the GS adventure family, replacing the G 310 GS and marking the brand’s shift to a fresh 420cc platform.
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The F 450 GS ADV made its production-spec debut at EICMA 2025 and stays focused on riders stepping into the adventure segment. It runs a 420cc parallel-twin engine producing 48bhp at 8,750rpm and 43Nm at 6,750rpm. The move from a single-cylinder to a twin layout signals BMW’s intention to start its adventure range from a slightly larger, more versatile format.
A New Entry Point for the GS Line-Up
With the G 310 GS now discontinued, the F 450 GS ADV takes over as BMW’s starting point for riders entering the GS ecosystem. The motorcycle has been engineered to balance daily use, highway runs and mild unpaved routes while staying aligned with BMW’s middleweight direction.
BMW says this rebase allows the company to align its entry model with broader global demand for compact adventure motorcycles that sit between commuter-friendly and tour-ready segments.
TVS-BMW Collaboration Crosses 2 Lakh Units
The production rollout also coincides with TVS and BMW crossing the 2 lakh-unit mark since their alliance began in 2013. Models like the G 310 R, G 310 GS and G 310 RR have contributed to this number, supplying over 100 markets from the Hosur line.
The F 450 GS ADV now joins this portfolio as the newest jointly developed product. It also takes the partnership into a more premium displacement band in the sub-500cc category.
Hosur Facility’s Capacity Strengthens BMW’s Global Plan
The Hosur plant continues to function as a key production base for BMW’s small- and mid-capacity global models. The joint manufacturing processes developed over the past decade allow the facility to scale up smoothly as BMW transitions to the 450cc platform.
Local production will support both domestic requirements and export markets, keeping BMW’s supply chain aligned with the rising demand for mid-size adventure motorcycles.
Markus Flasch, CEO, BMW Motorrad, said, "The rollout of the new BMW F 450 GS marks the next exciting chapter in our journey together. We look forward to building on this strong foundation to deliver even more innovative, accessible, and truly world-class motorcycles for riders everywhere.”
KN Radhakrishnan, Director and CEO, TVS Motor Company, said, "In our over a decade-long partnership with BMW Motorrad, our engineering synergy and shared values of innovation and quality have formed the foundation of every achievement. Today, as we celebrate the 200,000 unit milestone, we also mark the dawn of a new era with the roll out of BMW F 450 GS that was recently showcased at EICMA 2025. The newly introduced BMW F 450 GS, highlights TVS Motor’s state-of-the-art manufacturing excellence in producing high-end motorcycles.”
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