BMW Motorrad unveils the F 450 RR, a 48-hp A2-legal supersport bike for road and track
BMW Motorrad has added a lightweight supersport model to its F 450 family, a 48-hp parallel-twin bike it calls the entry point into the world of BMW RR motorcycles.
- 35 kW (48 hp) at 8,750 rpm
- 43 Nm at 6,750 rpm
- 177 kg
- 3.8 liters per 100 km
What Happened
BMW Motorrad has presented the new F 450 RR, a lightweight supersport bike in the 48-hp class developed as a standalone model within the BMW F 450 family. BMW says it was built for precise handling and an immediate racing feel on winding country roads and the racetrack. Its design follows the current design language of the S 1000 RR, with a nose-down, tail-up stance, the signature RR flyline and winglets, plus asymmetrical side fairing panels, gills on the right side, a split face and an LED headlight with the RR daytime running light signature. Power comes from a newly developed fuel-injected parallel-twin engine first used in the F 450 GS, retuned for supersport use.
“What I particularly like about the new BMW F 450 RR is how light, direct, and precise it is to ride. To me, that's exactly what a supersport motorcycle should be. It's great fun on twisty roads and performs just as well on the racetrack. At the same time, it clearly carries the DNA of our RR models. For me, it's the perfect entry into the world of BMW RR motorcycles.”
177kg
DIN weight; it rises to 178 kg with the optional Easy Ride Clutch.
The parallel-twin produces 35 kW (48 hp) at 8,750 rpm and maximum torque of 43 Nm at 6,750 rpm, with as much as 80 percent of available torque on tap at 3,000 rpm. A 135-degree crankpin offset and a balance shaft combine characterful power delivery with low vibration, and magnesium covers for the clutch and transmission support weight optimization. The engine meets Euro 5+ and, at exactly 420 cc, BMW calls it one of the most compact and powerful units in the A2 parallel-twin segment, with fuel consumption of just 3.8 liters per 100 km. The optional Easy Ride Clutch (ERC) engages the clutch according to engine speed and, combined with Shift Assistant Pro, allows riding and shifting without manual clutch operation.
- The same newly developed 420 cc parallel-twin first used in the F 450 GS, specifically tuned for supersport use
- Chassis geometry, ergonomics, fairing, aerodynamics, 17-inch tires and the sporty control strategy of the riding modes
- More front-wheel-oriented, and the shift pattern can be reversed for the racetrack
- BMW F 450 RR Base, finished in Cosmic Black.
- BMW F 450 RR Sport, finished in Racing Red, adding Shift Assistant Pro and the Sport suspension.
- BMW F 450 RR M Sport in Snaefell white / M Motorsport, adding Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro and the Sport suspension.
- BMW F 450 RR M Sport with Innovation Package, which adds the Easy Ride Clutch.
- The M Sport models have a white frame and rim stickers in M Motorsport colors.
The standard riding modes are Rain, Road and Race, with ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and engine drag torque control (MSR) also fitted as standard; Riding Modes Pro adds the configurable Race Pro mode. Braking uses a floating single-disc front brake with a Brembo four-piston monobloc fixed caliper and a 310 mm disc, plus a rear single-disc brake with a floating ByBre single-piston caliper and a 240 mm disc. A 6.5-inch TFT display, LED lighting, heated grips, connectivity and a USB-C port in the cockpit are standard, and the 14-liter tank combined with 3.8 liters per 100 km fuel consumption gives a range of more than 350 km. Service intervals are 10,000 km, and a two-piece seat sits at 790 mm, adjustable to between 775 mm and 810 mm with Original BMW Motorrad Accessories.
Why this matters
The F 450 RR is BMW's entry point into its RR supersport range, and because it makes exactly the 35 kW (48 hp) allowed under Europe's A2 licence class, it needs no power reduction to be ridden by A2 holders. That widens the pool of potential buyers to newer and returning riders as well as experienced motorcyclists. It also leans on the engine and chassis concept already introduced on the F 450 GS.
Terms in This Story
- A2 license
- A European motorcycle licence category that limits riders to machines with a capped maximum engine output.
- parallel-twin
- A two-cylinder engine layout in which both pistons run side by side and move up and down together.
- crankpin offset
- The angle between the two crankpins on a twin-cylinder crankshaft, which shapes the engine's firing intervals, power delivery and sound.
- Shift Assistant Pro
- BMW Motorrad's quickshifter, which lets a rider change gear up and down without operating the clutch.
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