The BMW F 450 R

Journey information, connectivity and your setup across 6.5 inches: the TFT included as standard connects to your smartphone for telephony, music and, depending on the market, navigation using arrows in conjunction with the BMW Motorrad Connected app. With the riding modes Pro in the M Sport variant, there are three additional sport screens with detailed information on Dynamic Traction Control, brake force, lean angle display and a lap timer function. Additionally, it can also be used to personalise the throttle response, Anti block system and Dynamic Traction Control characteristics.

Drive off and stop without the need to operate the clutch lever: the optional Easy Ride Clutch uses centrifugal force control to automate the gearshift process, thereby making it easy to ride at particularly low speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. In overrun mode, the clutch remains closed, allowing the full engine braking effect to be retained, which is especially beneficial when riding downhill. In combination with the shift assistant Pro, the Easy Ride Clutch ensures an even more fluid ride. At the same time, you will stay in control at all times, as you can still use the clutch lever to manually intervene and take direct control of the motorcycle.

The rim tapes on the M Sport attract the eye to the lightweight cast aluminium wheel rims, thereby continuing the purist aesthetic and the M colour scheme right down to the wheels. In conjunction with the Snaefell white/M Motorsport paintwork and the white frame, this creates a presence that is clearly geared towards dynamics, right down to the last detail.

Seamless gear changes: the shift assistant Pro enables the rider to quickly upshift and downshift in almost all load and rotational speed ranges without operating the clutch. This makes the gear changes shorter, allowing you to focus on the road and your lines. Included as standard with the Exclusive and M Sport variants.

The 43-mm upside-down fork from Kayaba with gold-coloured fixed fork tubes combines the Naked Bike look with a spring travel of 140 mm. With the Exclusive and M Sport variants, you also get a special sport suspension that allows you to adjust the rebound and compression stages of the fork to suit your preferences.

A smaller handle, a tangible difference: while you can adapt the hand lever to suit your grip width, the standard heated grips can also be controlled conveniently via the multicontroller. Three levels of heating will keep your hands warm even in colder conditions, thereby ensuring a relaxed grip on the 76-cm-wide aluminium handlebars.

Character in every rev: the newly developed 420-cm³ two-cylinder in-line engine offers 48 hp. Its 135° crankpin offset reduces unwanted vibrations and shapes the independent character of the engine. As such, the BMW F 450 R combines a smooth ride with the dynamics and directness of an authentic Naked Bike.

Around 2 kg lighter, with a clearer design: the compact underbelly muffler sits below the engine, instead of on the side at the rear. This allows for a clean silhouette on the dynamic Naked Bike, while the two-cylinder engine develops its unique sound. More lightweight, more focus on what makes the BMW F 450 R so special.