TVS Motor Company has brought the BMW F 450 GS to life locally at its Hosur factory in India. It is a significant step in the close relationship between TVS and BMW Motorrad, which has been going on for 10 years. The production of this unit, in fact, signifies the 200,000th jointly-produced motorcycle of the two companies, thus, picturing the productive nature of their strategic alliance.
The F 450 GS is an off-road bike powered by a 420cc parallel-twin engine that is capable of producing around 48 bhp. The ‘F 450 GS’ is already in mass production after its launch at EICMA 2025, which is a clear indication that TVS is capable of producing such complex and high-end motorcycles.
Partnership Milestone and Production Significance
The partnership between TVS and BMW, which kicked off more than ten years ago, has not only survived but also prospered, thus, their partnership can be considered a global success story. Let us say it with numbers: today, bikes born from their collaboration are sold in more than 100 worldwide markets.
Turning the F 450 GS into a product of the Hosur plant is a strong signal of TVS’s position in BMW’s production network for the sub-500cc models as it also facilitates the worldwide supply chains’ optimization and the speeding up of BMW’s new 450cc platform.
This landmark event exemplifies a turning point in their collaboration, with the future dream being a broader scope of joint R&D work for next-generation urban and premium mobility solutions.
Technical Highlights of BMW F 450 GS
With an advanced 420cc parallel-twin engine, BMW F 450 GS is capable of approximately of 48 bhp, and it is the ideal power unit for the bike to keep its position in the adventure segment. The debut of the model is the last piece of the puzzle for BMW’s range of sub-500cc, which already includes G 310 R, G 310 GS, and G 310 RR, thus confirming BMW Motorrad’s global ambition as a provider of locally made premium motorcycles that are accessible to the mass in India.
Strategic Impact and Future Prospects
KN Radhakrishnan, CEO of TVS Motor, talking about the partnership synergy, said that it resulted in the creation of new products which have gained global acceptance. On the other hand, Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad, pinpointed the 200,000 unit milestone as a clear indication of the consolidation of their alliance.
With this union, the cooperation intends to unveil innovative platforms and technologies that would meet the demands of customers in urban and premium mobility segments while, at the same time, deepening their manufacturing expertise.
The accomplishment of TVS Motor in the local production of the BMW F 450 GS in India is a feat that marks a major breakthrough in the co-development journey and a pathway to success for both companies in the international premium motorcycle market.
