A mysterious new sportsbike based on the BMW F 450 GS platform has been spied testing, sparking speculation it could be a BMW F 450 RR or TVS Apache RR 450 collaboration. The fully-faired prototype hints at aggressive track-focused design to challenge TVS’s upcoming Apache RR 450 in the 400-500cc segment.
Spy Shots Reveal Key Design
The test mule sports a full fairing with twin underseat exhausts, USD forks, and a sporty riding posture distinct from the adventure-oriented F 450 GS. Sharp lines and a compact headlamp suggest BMW’s premium styling, potentially packing the same 450cc parallel-twin engine as the GS but tuned for higher revs around 48PS.
Engine and Performance Expectations
Expected to share the liquid-cooled 450cc mill making ~47-48 bhp and 43-45 Nm torque with a 6-speed gearbox, it aims to rival KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 400. Launch eyed for late 2026 at Rs 4.2 lakh, positioning it as TVS Apache RR 450’s direct competitor in India.
TVS-BMW Partnership Angle
Rumors link it to TVS’s Apache RR 450, co-developed on BMW’s middleweight platform, though BMW branding suggests an independent RR variant. Features may include riding modes, traction control, and quickshifter, elevating it above Apache’s spec sheet.
