BMW HP2 SPORT
Dream Come True
The BMW HP2 Sport, arriving soon at US BMW Motorrad retailers, will
have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $25,375 and a destination
charge of $495. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer
is the third motorcycle in the HP model range customized to meet the
requirements of the ambitious sport rider.
The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the BMW
HP2 Sport follows in the footsteps of the HP2 Enduro and the HP2 Megamoto
and continues a legacy of ever coveted motorcycles. It features numerous exclusive
details, previously restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series
production BMWs. Technology such as the self-supporting and aerodynamically
optimized fairings made completely of CFK, the gear shift assistant, a dashboard
similar to that used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with
radially mounted calipers make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country
roads and race tracks.
The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the endurance racing Boxer is
the brand new cylinder heads: each of the double overhead camshafts (DOHC) uses a drag lever
to actuate the valves that are larger than those on the BMW R 1200 S. Further modifications, such
as the flow-optimized intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting rod, help
the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the basic engine. A new stainless
steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the first time, keeping the lower area of the
motorcycle extremely slim for greater freedom of movement for a “hanging off” riding position.
Although designed for racing prowess, the BMW HP2 Sport does not forego the safety benefits
of ABS. A sophisticated anti lock brake system, specially adapted to the HP2 Sport, is available as
an option and is configured so that it can be deactivated for the racetrack. Following the BMW
Motorrad Motorsport design, the carbon-fiber bodywork of the HP2 Sport is partially painted in
Alpine White, while the engine spoiler carries the two-tone “HP2” lettering and the lattice frame
and wheels are painted in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport Blue.
For enthusiasts who delight in racing technology, the HP2 is a dream come true.
