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BMW Motorrad to reveal fully faired F 450 RR globally on 15 October; India launch likely in 2027
BMW Motorrad has set the reveal for 8:30 PM IST, a week after unveiling the F 450 R naked roadster on 1 October. The F 450 RR will be built at TVS's plant in India, like the F 450 GS and F 450 R.
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The numbers
Figures from Rushlane,
| Engine displacement: | 420cc |
|---|---|
| F 450 R power: | 48 hp at 8,750 rpm |
Why it matters for the brand
Premium motorcycle retailers and dealers should note that BMW Motorrad's fully faired F 450 RR, built at TVS Motor's India plant, gets its global reveal on 15 October at 8:30 PM IST, but with an India launch likely only in 2027 there is no near-term stock to plan for.
What to track next
- Power and torque figures published at the 15 October reveal, compared with the F 450 R's 48 hp and 43 Nm
- A BMW Motorrad or TVS Motor statement that firms up the India launch timing, whether 2027 or a different date
- Test mules or homologation filings for the F 450 RR appearing in India
- Updates or price moves on rival fully faired middleweight sportbikes after the reveal
- Any announcement of the export markets that get the F 450 RR first
The source
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