The New BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in the 1000cc class, the HP4, based on the BMW S 1000 RR. The new sports bike, weighing just 199 kilos, has an output of 142 kW (193 hp).
HP4 technical highlights:
Fork bridge with engraved number and HP4 logo
Lightest 1000 supersports bike with four cylinders: 199 kg (90% DIN unladen weight)
Innovative suspension with Dynamic Damping Control DDC
Race ABS with IDM setting
Dynamic Traction Control DTC with fine adjustment in “Slick” mode
Launch Control
Adapted wheelie detection
New rear wheel tyres, 200/55 ZR 17
Shift assistant as standard
Light titanium exhaust system with controlled acoustic valve and interference pipe
Forged light alloy wheels, anodised in black
Radial monoblock brake calipers by Brembo with special brake pads
9x floating brake discs at front
Extended, dual-section engine spoiler
Seat in monoposto look with passenger seat cover
LED turn indicators
Tinted windshield
Lighter 7 Ah battery
Performance-oriented engine set-up
Increased torque in the medium engine speed range
HP4 with Competition Package:
Long, closed engine spoiler made of carbon
Sponsor sticker kit included
Wheels in Racing blue metallic
HP Carbon badge carrier
HP Carbon tank cover
HP brake lever, hinged
HP clutch lever, hinged
HP rider footrest system, adjustable
The BMW HP4 is set to premiere in 2012. There is no word yet on pricing, although speculation pegs it to be well upwards of $20,000 in the United States.
Read the full rundown of the BMW HP4 here.
