BMW HP2 Sport Bike is the sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured by BMW. HP2 Sport is the same high performance sport bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place finishes in the April's Daytona 200. The HP2 (High Performance 2 Cylinder Boxer) Sport Bike is available in limited supplies and has the MSRP tag of $25,375 plus taxes, license, options and handling charge. More details and pics after the jump.
THRILL SEEKERS REJOICE! BMW HP2 SPORT IS HERE.
The Latest
Sportiest Boxer Arrives at U.S. BMW Motorrad Retailers
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... Thrill seekers rejoice! The BMW HP2
Sport has arrived at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers. The same
high-performance sport bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode
to fifth and sixth place finishes in last month's Daytona 200 is now
available in limited supplies for serious motorcycle enthusiasts. The
high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer -- customized to meet the
requirements of the ambitious sport rider -- has a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, license, options,
and handling charge).
The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the
HP2 Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to
racing, that were never before seen in series production vehicles.
Technology such as the self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized
fairings made completely of carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a
dashboard similar to that used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum
wheels and brakes with radially bolted calipers make the HP2
unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing circuit.
The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the earlier
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-blocking 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 HP2 Sport features
white lacquering on the windshield, rear, mudguard and side cover. The
engine spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering; and the lattice
frame and wheels are lacquered in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport
Blue.
For enthusiasts who delight in racing technology, the HP2 is a dream
come true! Stop by your nearest BMW Motorrad retailer and order one
today!
