Can you ride the BMW F450GS on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the BMW F450GS (2026 onwards) on an A2 motorbike licence. There is no restriction required, as the motorcycle is fully A2 licence compliant!

BMW F450GS (2026 onwards) motorcycle

BMW F450GS (2026 onwards)

The BMW F450GS is a 420cc adventure bike aimed at beginner riders. It comes with a brand new parallel-twin engine that produces around 47bhp, which makes the bike fully A2 legal.

The F450GS is not that powerful on paper, but performs really well on twisties and off the road. It is lightweight, super-easy to handle, and relatively affordable to buy.

The equipment is adequate for the price, and you will get a TFT dash, rider modes, heated grips, ABS, and traction control as standard.

A2 Licence Compliance

The BMW F450GS is a 420cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 35 kW (47 bhp), which is within the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. No restriction is required, as the bike is fully A2 licence compliant. (source: BMW F450GS specifications)

TitleSpec
ManufacturerBMW
CategoryAdventure
Dual-Sport
Off-Road
Engine typeParallel Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size420cc
Power output35 kW
Torque output31.7 ft-lb
Top speed100 mph
Horsepower47 bhp
Weight178 kg
Seat height845 mm
Front tyre size100/90-19
Rear tyre size130/80-17
Fuel tank size14 litres
Fuel tank range220 miles
Fuel consumption75 mpg
Oil capacity2 litres
Annual road tax£87
Price£7,800
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