BMW releases the all-new F 450 RR, an entry level into the supersport category
BMW recently unveiled the 2027 BMW F 450 RR, the latest model in its 450cc platform lineup that is lightweight and combines performance with premium features, making it an ideal entry point into the world of the more powerful BMW supersport bikes.
“What I particularly like about the new BMW F 450 RR is how light, direct, and precise it is to ride. To me, that is exactly what a supersport motorcycle should be. — Markus Flasch, CEO, BMW Motorrad
Engine
The newly developed parallel-twin engine, first used in the BMW F 450 GS, combines forceful acceleration and strong roll-on performance with low vibration and low fuel consumption. The engine has been tuned for supersport use, and the stainless-steel under-belly muffler gives it a distinctive sound.
At just 3,000 rpm, 80 percent of maximum torque. With 420cc displacement, the engine produces 48hp at 8,750 rpm and reaches its maximum torque of 32 lb.-ft. at 6,750 rpm.
Other features include the Easy Ride Clutch, which is available as an option on the M Sport variant, and the standard “Rain,” “Road,” and “Race” riding modes allow the rider to tailor the new BMW F 450 RR to individual preferences.
Chasis
BMW says the chassis geometry, rider ergonomics, and overall vehicle package were tailored to the requirements of a supersport motorcycle.
Main features include a front upside-down telescopic fork and rear wheel control via an aluminum hollow-cast double-sided swingarm with a central spring strut. Additionally, 17-inch wheels and tires designed for dynamic riding. It also comes standard with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro. The system enables ABS-assisted braking when leaned over.
Design
The 2027 BMW F 450 RR will launch in the U.S. in the summer of 2027 in the M Sport configuration with an MSRP of $7,815.
The pronounced nose-down, tail-up stance gives the new F 450 RR a front-wheel-oriented appearance. It comes standard with a two-piece seat with a height of 31.1 inches. It offers a balanced combination of comfort and a sporty, active seating position.
BMW F 450 RR features
- M Sport – U.S. market launch variant.
- 420 cc parallel-twin engine with a balance shaft and 135-degree crankpin offset.
- 48 hp at 8,750 rpm and 32 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,750 rpm.
- Available Easy Ride Clutch (ERC) for significantly improved operating and riding comfort.
- Six-speed transmission with Shift Assistant Pro for fast upshifts and downshifts
- Reversible shift pattern for true racing feel on the track
- Stainless-steel under-belly exhaust system with two catalytic converters
- Standard “Rain,” “Road,” and “Race” riding modes, plus ABS Pro, DBC, DTC, and MSR
- Riding Modes Pro adds the individually configurable “Race Pro” riding mode to the M Sport
- Tubular steel space-frame chassis for optimal rigidity, strength, and precision.
- Front upside-down telescopic fork with rebound and compression adjustment
- Brembo/ByBre braking system with BMW ABS Pro for safe braking even when leaning
- Forged-aluminum foot controls and side stand for optimized weight
- Passenger footpeg brackets bolted to the rear frame
- Standard heated grips
- Standard full-LED lighting
- Standard 6.5-inch TFT display with connectivity
- Standard USB-C charging port
