The New BMW HP4

[dbworld4k]

With the BMW HP4, BMW Motorrad presents the lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in the 1000cc class to date. Based on the BMW S 1000 RR - or RR for short - the new sports motorcycle has an output of 142 kW (193 hp) and weighs just 429lbs (199 kilos) including Race ABS and with a 90% full fuel tank (169 kg dry weight with Race ABS).

The new BMW HP4 sees its world premiere in 2012 and is a continuation of BMW Motorrad's HP model series founded in 2005. After the boxer models HP2 Enduro, HP2 Megamoto and HP2 Sport, the BMW HP4 is the first 4-cylinder motorcycle in the HP family.

A summary of the HP4 technical highlights:

• Fork bridge with engraved number and HP4 logo.
• Lightest 1000 supersports bike with four cylinders: 439 lbs / 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 tires, 200/55 ZR 17.
• Shift assistant as standard.
• Light titanium exhaust system with controlled acoustic valve and interference pipe.
• Forged light alloy wheels, anodized 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.

Read the full BMW HP4 Press Release



WANT WANT WANT!!! Now if only they would put such an emphasis on weight reduction in their M cars...

[Bullet Ride]

Dead sexy
Looking forward to seeing it race.

[craz azn]

Gorgeous.

[El Gato Liso]

oo mm gg

[325isdan]

Just creamed my pants. What do the guages look like?

[1BADBMR]

Originally Posted by 325isdan

Just creamed my pants. What do the guages look like?

Guages

[1BADBMR]

Bmw's motorrad division came out swinging with their very 1st attempt at a SS bike, the S1000RR. It blew the competition away in numerous comparision tests. What a machine

This new HP4 is another example of great engineering

There were also rumors that BMW might make a 600cc SS called the "S6RR/S600RR"

Time to start saving my pennies for a Bimmer Bike

[dbworld4k]

I'm seriously keeping my fingers crossed for a 600CC sport bike from BMW. I'd get on that like a fat kid on cake!

[El Gato Liso]

if the Hp4 came .6L, i'd give up the 600rr any day for it!

[sirex]

damn, how much is that going for?

[ultimateX5]

Definitely gonna wait for the hp4!