The new BMW F 450 R: A dynamic naked bike for the 48-hp class—developed for maximum riding pleasure and featuring iconic BMW design language. The new BMW F 450 R for the 48-hp class was developed as a standalone naked bike within the BMW F 450 model family. The focus was on signature BMW riding pleasure, enabled by a carefully engineered chassis and geometry layout, rigorous weight optimization, and a powerful parallel-twin engine. Its design clearly follows the current design language of the high-performance S 1000 R naked bike and visually underscores its sporty ambitions.
Smooth and characterful parallel-twin engine with a 135-degree crankpin offset for dynamic riding pleasure. At the heart of the new BMW F 450 R is the newly developed fuel-injected parallel-twin engine first used in the F 450 GS, together with a stainless-steel underfloor muffler. For use in the F 450 R, it has been specifically tuned for road riding and gives the motorcycle a particularly distinctive sound. With an output of 35 kW (48 hp) at 8,750 rpm and maximum torque of 43 Nm at 6,750 rpm, the new F 450 R delivers powerful acceleration and confident roll-on performance. As much as 80 percent of the available torque is already on tap at 3,000 rpm, providing strong propulsion from low engine speeds. High-tech materials and optimized internal friction make these performance figures possible from exactly 420 cc. This makes the engine one of the most compact and powerful units in the A2 parallel-twin segment. It not only meets the stringent Euro 5+ requirements, but is also particularly efficient, with fuel consumption of just 3.8 liters per 100 km. With its 14-liter fuel tank, the F 450 R achieves a range of more than 350 km. The service interval is the BMW Motorrad-standard 10,000 km.
