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Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

The New BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | 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.

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

BMW Makes ABS Standard & BMW Motorrad 2013 Line-Up

Sx-Z | BMW makes ABS standard on all motorcycles

BMW’s Motorrad division has made a few changes to its 2013 model-year range. Among new paint colors, all of their bikes, worldwide, will come with ABS standard.

The European Union’s 2016 requirement is that all motorcycles sold there come with ABS, so BMW is actually three years ahead of the game.

In addition to ABS, BMW has developed other car-like technology for motorcycles including electronic suspension adjustment, automatic stability control, dynamic traction control and adaptive headlights.

View the BMW Motorrad 2013 line-up photos below
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Sx-Z | BMW Motorrad 2013

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