BMW Motorrad has introduced the new 2027 BMW Motorrad F 450 R, a 48 hp naked sports bike powered by a 420 cc parallel-twin and developed specifically for road use. Joining the F 450 GS (priced at RM40,000 in Malaysia) in BMW’s new middleweight range, the F 450 R gets its own road-focused chassis and styling inspired by the larger S 1000 R, while pricing and market availability are yet to be announced.
The F 450 R gets a fuel-injected parallel-twin producing 48 hp at 8,750 rpm and 43 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm with a 135-degree crankpin offset designed to give the engine a distinctive character and sound. BMW says 80% of maximum torque is available from 3,000 rpm.
The engine meets Euro 5+ requirements and returns a claimed 3.8 litres/100 km, while the 14-litre tank provides more than 350 km of range while service intervals are set at 10,000 km. Power goes through a six-speed gearbox and left-side X-ring chain drive, and Shift Assistant Pro – a.k.a. a quick shifter – is fitted to all variants except the Base, where it can be added as an option, with the shift pattern reversible for riders wanting a racing shifter.
