Another big shift I don’t love, aesthetically, is dropping the silencer down next to the rear wheel.
It’s understandable given the need to accommodate passenger pegs and saddlebags but damn, the Concept’s high-riding Akrapovič exhaust pipe looked hot.
Other notable tweaks include a reshaped windscreen and tank shrouds, more refined rear bodywork and possibly pannier mounts.
Numbers game
Rumor has it BMW will officially announce the production F 450 GS (including specs and pricing) this fall, quite possibly at EICMA.
Till then, deep details remain under wraps, though a number of key elements appear to mirror the Concept.