BMW’s F 450 RR Is a Baby S 1000 RR, and It’s Made in India
Oct 16, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- A flat, skateboard-like deck and a low 745 mm seat height make it one of the easiest two-wheelers to swing a leg over
- The 11 kW motor and 55 Nm of torque feel brisk off the line, with testers clocking 0 to 60 km/h in well under 5 seconds
- A colour TFT touchscreen and keyless electric start bring car-like convenience at a price well below BMW's petrol motorcycles
- Built locally at TVS's Hosur plant, which should help BMW Motorrad India's after-sales reach next to a fully imported EV
Worth knowing
- BMW still lists the CE 02 on its India site at an introductory Rs 4.49 lakh, but left it off its India price list of 1 August 2026, so check stock with a dealer before you plan on one.
- 108 km of claimed range is a short leash next to premium electric scooters like the Ather 450 Apex
- Single-channel ABS and a single front disc are modest braking hardware for a bike priced near Rs 4.5 lakh
- 14-inch wheels and a short 1,351 mm wheelbase keep it a city-only machine, not one for long highway runs
- A full charge takes over 3 hours even on the faster charger, with no fast-charging network built around it
















