Tech Spec
Evolution
BMW's standard R1200S roadster, tricked out with the best bits and pieces from the company's successful world endurance racer
Rivals:
Other cost-no-object European sport-twins such as Ducati's $39,995 1098R and Aprilia's $17,999 RSv 1000 R Factory.
Tech Spec
| TECH |
| Price: | na |
| Engine type: | a/o-c opposed-twin |
| Valve train: | DOHC, 8v |
| Displacement: | 1170cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.0 x 73.0mm |
| Compression: | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel system: | Bosch EFI |
| Clutch: | Dry, single-plate |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower: | 133 bhp @ 8750 rpm |
| Claimed torque: | 85 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm |
| Frame: | Tubular-steel trellis |
| Front suspension: | Telelever with hlins shock adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension: | Paralever with hlins shock adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake: | Dual Brembo four-piston radial calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake: | Single Brembo two-piston caliper, 265mm disc |
| Front tire: | 120/70-ZR17 Metzeler Racetec |
| Rear tire: | 190/55-ZR17 Metzeler Racetec |
| Rake/trail: | 24.0/3.4 in. |
| Seat height: | 32.7 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 58.5 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 5.3 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight: | 392 lbs. |
| Color: | Black/White |
| Available: | Spring 2008 |
| Warranty: | 3 yrs., 36,000 mi. |
Verdict
Though it can't match its liquid-cooled competition, the HP2 Sport is one capable sport-twin and the baddest Beemer ever. www.motorcyclistonline.com