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BMW F 450 R

Street Motorcycle · Petrol

47.6 PS
Power
43 Nm
Torque
26.3 kmpl
Mileage

Variant

4 variants
Expected price · Base Not announced yet
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • 175 kg ready to ride with 47.6 PS, and it takes its looks from BMW's S 1000 R
  • Cornering ABS Pro, traction control, Dynamic Brake Control and heated grips come standard, even on the Base
  • Proper hardware for the class: a Brembo four-piston front caliper, a 43 mm KYB upside-down fork and a 14-litre tank BMW says is good for over 350 km
  • A tall, close-set handlebar and a 790 mm seat (775 mm with the accessory low seat) make it easy to live with every day

Worth knowing

  • No India price or launch date yet: BMW Motorrad India has announced neither
  • The quickshifter and adjustable fork start from the Exclusive version, and the Easy Ride Clutch is only standard on the top M Sport
  • Rivals like the Aprilia Tuono 457 and KTM 390 Duke already make similar power, so the BMW has to win on equipment and price
  • Only two colours: Cosmic Black on the Base and Exclusive, Snaefell White / M Motorsport on the M Sport versions

Performance

Base
47.6PS
43Nm
0-100 km/h5.7 seconds
Top speed169 km/h
GearboxManual

Engine

420cc
Mileage26.3 kmpl
Fuel tank14 L
Liquid Cooled6 Speed Manual with a…Wet multi-plate

Rider safety

Cornering ABSTraction controlRiding modes
Front disc310 mm
Rear brake240 mm

Rider fit

Seat height790 mm
Kerb weight175 kg
Wheelbase1,405 mm
Fuel tank14 L

Cockpit & tech

BMW F 450 R, interior
  • Display6.5-inch TFT with a Pure Ride screen
  • Connectivitycalls, music and navigation through BMW Motorrad…
  • Navigationthrough the BMW Motorrad Connected app
  • QuickshifterShift Assistant Pro on Exclusive and M Sport
  • HeadlightLED with bracket-shaped daytime running lights

Photos

24 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 2 colours

Practical figures

Mileage / range
Claimed: 26.3 kmpl (WMTC)
Safety
Cornering ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Base, Exclusive, M Sport and M Sport with Innovation Package

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 420 cc
Engine Type Parallel twin, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, 135-degree crankpin offset with a balance shaft
Max Power 47.6 PS (35 kW) @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque 43 Nm @ 6,750 rpm (80 percent of it from 3,000 rpm)
Bore x Stroke 72 mm x 51.6 mm
Compression Ratio 13:1
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual with a reversible shift pattern
Clutch Wet multi-plate; Easy Ride Clutch (automatic engagement) standard on the M Sport with Innovation Package, an accessory on the others
Drive Type Chain Drive (X-ring, left side)
Top Speed 169 km/h
0-100 km/h 5.7 seconds
Mileage 26.3 kmpl (3.8 litres per 100 km on the WMTC cycle)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Single floating disc, 310 mm, Brembo 4-piston monobloc caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single disc, 240 mm, ByBre single-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (cornering ABS), dual-channel
Wheel Type Cast aluminium, 3.00 x 17 front and 4.00 x 17 rear
Front Tyre Size 110/70-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size 150/60-17 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 43 mm KYB USD fork, 140 mm travel; rebound and compression adjustable on the Exclusive and M Sport versions
Rear Suspension KYB monoshock, directly mounted, preload and rebound adjustable, 140 mm travel
Frame Type Tubular steel space frame with the engine as a stressed member; cast aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase (mm) 1405 mm
Rake / Trail 23.4 degrees / 110 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2002 mm
Width (mm) 825 mm
Seat Height (mm) 790 mm (775 mm low seat and 810 mm Sport seat as accessories)
Kerb Weight (kg) 175 kg ready to ride (176 kg with the Easy Ride Clutch)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 14 L

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 6.5-inch TFT with a Pure Ride screen; three extra Sport screens and a lap timer on the M Sport versions
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes (calls, music and navigation through BMW Motorrad Connectivity)
Navigation Yes (through the BMW Motorrad Connected app)
USB Charging Yes (USB-C in the cockpit)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes 3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic); Riding Modes Pro adds Dynamic Pro on the M Sport versions
Traction Control Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC)
Quickshifter Shift Assistant Pro on Exclusive and M Sport; an accessory on the Base
Other Rider Aids Dynamic Brake Control, engine drag torque control (MSR) and a dynamic brake light
Heated Grips Standard

Lights

Headlight LED with bracket-shaped daytime running lights
Taillight LED
Turn Indicators LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Two-piece split seat
Handlebar Tapered aluminium handlebar, set high and close to the rider

Every variant

4 variants, pick one to see its figures

Expected ex-showroom prices. Each step is measured against the nearest cheaper variant with the same fuel, gearbox and drive, or the closest match when there is none.

  1. Best value Manual · RWD
    Not announced

    Cosmic Black paint, cornering ABS Pro, traction control, Rain, Road and Dynamic modes, heated grips

  2. Manual · RWD
    Not announced

    Shift Assistant Pro quickshifter, Sport suspension with an adjustable fork, still in Cosmic Black

  3. Manual · RWD
    Not announced

    Snaefell White / M Motorsport paint, Riding Modes Pro with a Dynamic Pro mode, Sport screens and lap timer

  4. Manual · RWD
    Not announced

    Easy Ride Clutch, so you can ride and shift without using the clutch lever

Price not announced yet

Once BMW Motorrad announces India prices, this tab shows the on-road price for cities across India, the EMI and the five-year cost to own.

Daily running cost

BMW F 450 R: quick answers

The BMW F 450 R is coming to India; its price has not been announced yet.

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What mileage does the BMW F 450 R give?

Up to 26.3 kmpl. That is the claimed figure; day-to-day mileage is usually lower.

What brakes does the BMW F 450 R use?

Cornering ABS, according to its spec sheet.

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