48 hp / 35.3 kW
Power
43 Nm
Torque
175 kg
Weight
420 ccm
Displacement
169 km/h
Top Speed
€ 6,490
Price (DE)
The BMW F 450 R is the A2 naked bike of the 450 family and sister model of the F 450 GS and F 450 RR: 420cc parallel twin with 48 hp, 175 kg ready to ride, roadster styling inspired by the S 1000 R and optional Easy Ride Clutch – from 6,490 euros.
Model Details
| Markets Available | Europe (incl. Germany, UK) |
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | A2 licence holders, beginners, urban riders, G 310 R upgraders |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Parallel twin, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 135° crankpin offset, balancer shaft |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 420 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 51.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Power | 48 hp |
| Power (kW) | 35.3 kW |
| Power at RPM | 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 6,750 rpm |
| Fuel System | Port fuel injection (BMS-Z), ride-by-wire, 38 mm throttle bodies |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | X-ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate clutch; Easy Ride Clutch (centrifugal) standard on M Sport with Innovation Package, otherwise available as accessory |
Performance
| Top Speed | 169 km/h |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.8 l/100km |
| Range | 368 km |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.3 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Trellis frame of welded steel tubes and forged parts, engine as stressed member; hollow-cast aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Front Fork | KYB 43 mm upside-down fork, gold stanchions, forged aluminium triple clamp |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Travel | 140 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Rebound and compression damping adjustable (sport suspension, standard on Exclusive and M Sport) |
| Rear Shock | KYB monoshock, directly linked, on aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Shock Brand | KYB |
| Rear Travel | 140 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Spring preload and rebound damping adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 310 mm |
| Front Caliper | Brembo four-piston monobloc fixed caliper |
| Front Brake Brand | Brembo |
| Rear Disc Size | 240 mm |
| Rear Caliper | ByBre single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean-sensitive) with Dynamic Brake Control |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 790 mm |
| Seat Height (Low) | 775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm |
| Rake | 23.4 ° |
| Trail | 110 mm |
| Wet Weight | 175 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L |
| Length | 2,002 mm |
| Width | 825 mm |
| Payload | 180 kg |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 150/60-17 |
| Front Wheel | 17-inch cast aluminium wheel |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch cast aluminium wheel |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 3 |
| Mode Names | Rain, Road, Dynamic (optional Dynamic Pro) |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Shift Assistant Pro, standard from Exclusive (optional on Base) |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 6.5 " |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, BMW Motorrad Connected app (arrow navigation) |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 6,490 € |
| Price per HP | 135 €/hp |
| Market Launch | June 2027 (Germany) |
| Colors | Cosmic Black (Base, Exclusive), Snaefell White / M Motorsport (M Sport, M Sport with Innovation Package) |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| Market Note | Four trims: Base 6,490 euros, Exclusive 6,770 euros, M Sport 6,920 euros, M Sport with Innovation Package 7,220 euros. In the UK from 6,395 pounds. According to BMW there are currently no plans for the USA. |
| Not Available In | USA (no current plans) |
| Confirmed On | 2026-10-01 |
| Confirmation Source | BMW Motorrad, official presentation on 1 Oct 2026 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- A2-compliant using the full 48 hp, most affordable model of the 450 family, parallel twin with 135° crankpin offset, ABS Pro, DTC, heated grips and 6.5-inch TFT as standard, optional Easy Ride Clutch, reversible shift pattern
Weaknesses
- Single front disc, Shift Assistant only standard from Exclusive, Easy Ride Clutch only factory-fitted on the top trim, not coming to the USA for now, built in India (TVS)
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