2008 BMW HP2 Sport - First Ride
DOHC, Radial Valves And 133 Horsepower Make This The Sportiest Boxer Ever
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
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| 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
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