2027 BMW F 450 R vs CF MOTO 450NK

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2027 BMW F 450 R
40 pts
Top on paper
CF MOTO 450NK
60 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2027 BMW F 450 R
56.5 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450NK
58.1 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2027 BMW F 450 R
71.9 pts
CF MOTO 450NK
37.4 pts

Sporty riding

2027 BMW F 450 R
53.6 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450NK
59.9 pts

New rider friendly

2027 BMW F 450 R
43.9 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 450NK
62.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2027 BMW F 450 R 79 cm Lowest seat here
  • CF MOTO 450NK 79.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 47 hp (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 47.5 hp (2027 BMW F 450 R).
  • Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450NK) up to 43 Nm (2027 BMW F 450 R).
  • Weight spans 165 kg (CF MOTO 450NK) to 175 kg (2027 BMW F 450 R).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification BMW F 450 R CF MOTO 450NK
Brand BMW CF MOTO
Model BMW F 450 R CF MOTO 450NK
Engine size 450cc 450cc
Power 47.5hp 47hp
Torque 43nm. 39nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 175kg 165kg
Front brake Floating single disc brake, 310 mm diameter, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper 320 mm single discs,J.Juan
Rear brake Single disc brake, 240 mm diameter, floating single-piston caliper 220 mm single disc,HANGTE
Seat height (cm) 79cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 110/70 ZR17 110/70 R17 CST AS5
Rear tyre 150/60 ZR17 150/60 R17 CST AS5
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm upside down telescopic fork, front shock not adjustable
Rear suspension Double aluminum swing arm, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping suspension leg BMW Motorrad Connected connectivity support6.5 inch color TFT displayBluetooth connectivityUSB-C charging portFull LED lightingLED daytime running lightHeated gripsRide-by-Wire electronic throttle systemBMW Motorrad ABS ProDTC dynamic traction control systemDBC dynamic brake controlMSR engine drag torque controlRain riding modeRoad riding modeDynamic riding mode43 mm KYB upside-down front forkKYB rear mono shock absorberBrembo 4-piston front brake caliper310 mm front brake disc240 mm rear brake disc17 inch aluminum cast wheelsMulti-plate wet clutch with anti-hopping feature6-speed manual transmission790 mm standard seat775 mm low seat option810 mm Sport seat optionAdditionally in Exclusive and M Sport versions:Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional quickshifterSport SuspensionAdjustable front suspensionAdditionally in M Sport version:Riding Modes ProDynamic Pro riding modeM Motorsport design detailsM color wheel detailsOptional equipment:Easy Ride Clutch (ERC)System that largely automates clutch usageStructure that assists starting, stopping and shifting without the need for a clutch lever with Shift Assistant Pro central shock, preload adjustable
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 180km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4 L/100km 14 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $5399
Brand price lists View BMW price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

Front Suspension : Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm
Rear Suspension : Double aluminum swing arm, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping suspension leg

 

  • BMW Motorrad Connected connectivity support
  • 6.5 inch color TFT display
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • USB-C charging port
  • Full LED lighting
  • LED daytime running light
  • Heated grips
  • Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle system
  • BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
  • DTC dynamic traction control system
  • DBC dynamic brake control
  • MSR engine drag torque control
  • Rain riding mode
  • Road riding mode
  • Dynamic riding mode
  • 43 mm KYB upside-down front fork
  • KYB rear mono shock absorber
  • Brembo 4-piston front brake caliper
  • 310 mm front brake disc
  • 240 mm rear brake disc
  • 17 inch aluminum cast wheels
  • Multi-plate wet clutch with anti-hopping feature
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • 790 mm standard seat
  • 775 mm low seat option
  • 810 mm Sport seat option

Additionally in Exclusive and M Sport versions:

  • Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional quickshifter
  • Sport Suspension
  • Adjustable front suspension

Additionally in M Sport version:

  • Riding Modes Pro
  • Dynamic Pro riding mode
  • M Motorsport design details
  • M color wheel details

Optional equipment:

  • Easy Ride Clutch (ERC)
  • System that largely automates clutch usage
  • Structure that assists starting, stopping and shifting without the need for a clutch lever with Shift Assistant Pro

-Traction control, riding modes, 5-inch TFT screen with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Slipper clutch, Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2027 BMW F 450 R vs 2023 CF MOTO 450NK: listed specifications

The 2027 BMW F 450 R and 2023 CF MOTO 450NK are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the F 450 R has more torque, and the 450NK has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

F 450 R and 450NK have very similar engine displacement (450 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

F 450 R and 450NK have very similar peak power (47.5 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

F 450 R has a modest listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 39 Nm).

Listed top speed

450NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 180 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

450NK has a modest listed weight advantage (165 kg vs 175 kg). F 450 R and 450NK have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 79.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BMW F 450 R vs CF MOTO 450NK?

CF MOTO 450NK is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for BMW F 450 R.

Which has more horsepower, BMW F 450 R or CF MOTO 450NK?

BMW F 450 R has 48 hp compared with 47 hp on the CF MOTO 450NK.

Which is lighter, BMW F 450 R or CF MOTO 450NK?

CF MOTO 450NK is lighter at 165 kg vs 175 kg for BMW F 450 R.

Which is better, BMW F 450 R or CF MOTO 450NK?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.