BMW F 450 RR: the brand's smallest sportbike gets winglets and 48 hp

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the F 450 RR, the third model on its new 450 cc platform after the F 450 GS and F 450 R. Its styling comes from the S 1000 RR, winglets included. On a 48 hp bike they look more like style than need.

The engine is shared with its siblings but has its own tune: a 420 cc parallel twin with a 135-degree crankpin offset, which BMW claims is a production first. It has a six-speed gearbox, an X-ring chain and an anti-hopping clutch. Electronics include ABS Pro, DTC, DBC, MSR, three riding modes (Rain, Road, Race) and a 6.5-inch TFT.

There are four trims: Base, Sport, M Sport and M Sport with the Innovation Package. Higher trims add Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro and Easy Ride Clutch. The US gets only the M Sport, with dealer arrivals expected in mid-2027.

• Power — 48 hp at 8,750 rpm
• Torque — 43 Nm at 6,750 rpm
• Wet weight — 177 kg, seat height — 790 mm
• US price (M Sport) — $7,815