BMW HP2-SPORT- first peak

[MD]

BMW President showed this new model HP2 Sport based on their Le Mans endurance race bike at this weekends Paris motor cycle exhibition.
I know there have been a few blurry spy pics floating around but I found a series of good shots on an Italian blog site. ( I will have to go back and find it again and attach the link for those interested)

Looks quite cool to me. Other sites have speculated it will have about 140+ hp and be very light.

The Big Boss said that they have four new models to the F800 range but will show those at the November Milan show..a lot of F800 owners have been hanging out for the GS model. I wonder if there will be a sportier R model?

[merv]

Cool, but in that middle photo that cylinder head is getting pretty close to the ground.

[MD]

Merv, they double as the side stand I think. Clever weight saving trick and technically, you can never low side crash a boxer, it's just parking itself.

Here's the link and 2 more pics

http://www.motoblog.it/post/9922/nuova-bmw-hp2-sport

[skelstar]

Fark that looks cool. So is a boxer then?

I'm assuming is based on the actual HP2 as you mentioned? Seems like a strange config.

[RantyDave]

Merv, they double as the side stand I think
If you look at that first picture, it looks like it's got knee sliders on. Seriously. Some big-ass pieces of plastic that are *supposed* to go on the bit that might get scraped. Seems like a good idea to me.

Dave

[MD]

Fark that looks cool. So is a boxer then?

I'm assuming is based on the actual HP2 as you mentioned? Seems like a strange config.

It won it's class event in the Le Mans 24 endurance race - whatever "it's class"means. Probably a class of one for 1200cc horizontally opposed cylinder bikes from all manufacturers - and BMW were the surprise winners.
A bunch of them cleaned up some hill billy backwater hill climb race in America recently aswell.
It does look rather cool though doesn't it. Pity it's not using a 1200 or 1000c version of the F800 parallel (bitch of a word to get right!) motor. That would grab my attention.

[Paulus]

They want to go WSBK racing in 2009 with it!!!!!

It doesn't look like it'll have enough cornering clearance plus an air cooled motor putting out 200+ hp needed for WSBK? Shaft drive too so changing the gearing will be a bitch.

Still it could be cool riding it and trying to get your head down rather than your knee (at least until it unweights the rear wheel)! Looks like it'll be pretty easy to do too.

[deanohit]

Some pics I've found for the F800R that should be on the way. :done:

[skelstar]

Some pics I've found for the F800R that should be on the way. :done:
Hmm...just a nekid F800S? Looks pretty good (first pic)...

[TLMAN]

I wonder what the price will be when it hits NZ.
Will definately be somewhere around the 2 gixxers mark??

[deanohit]

Hmm...just a nekid F800S? Looks pretty good (first pic)...

Heres the pic of a mock F800GS for ya then. :bleh:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66301&d=1184634833

Or how about a Twinstar F800? Gotta be the best Beemer I've seen to date.

[Dazza]

That would have to be the best looking Beemer to date IMHO

[skelstar]

Or how about a Twinstar F800? Gotta be the best Beemer I've seen to date.
Gark! No, not really my cuppa :)

[NZsarge]

Merv, they double as the side stand I think. Clever weight saving trick and technically, you can never low side crash a boxer, it's just parking itself.

Here's the link and 2 more pics

http://www.motoblog.it/post/9922/nuova-bmw-hp2-sport

I see it has sliders on the top of the heads, that not a bad idea I suppose, BMW seem to be putting some interesting bikes out there these day eh

[NordieBoy]

A bunch of them cleaned up some hill billy backwater hill climb race in America recently aswell.

Probably a class for >1000cc twins from all manufacturers and only BMW entered :D

[NordieBoy]

I like the old HPN series myself :D

[marioc]

Wow good news for SBK,I see triumph is also going to enter supersport next season with the Daytona 675 http://enews.mnews.com.au/

[crshbndct]

that is the best bike i have seen from bmw yet - its abou ttime they lose the 80's styling on the sports bikes.

it looks like a k2 gixxer thou to me.

[limbimtimwim]

That HP2 sport looks cool. Won't be cheap though. There is a lot of choice in the 1100->1200cc sporty twin market.

[Hillbilly]

Here's the entire news release and som other pix sent to me from visordown.com (http://www.visordown.com).




BMW revealed a harder edge at the Paris show and this new HP2 Supersport is the most obvious sign yet that BMW are determined to shake off their middle-aged mantle. BMW announced they will be competing in WSB in 2009 - they don't like losing, so we expect big things from the Bavarians. The HP2 Supersport is based on the R1200 S, but with a revised engine it produces 130 bhp. The spec reads like a true superbike; Brembo monoblock radial brakes, fully adjustable Öhlins, a single sided swingarm and a close-ratio gearbox. You can click the link to read the full story on BMW's first true superbike.
THIS is BMW's Supersport HP2, yes BMW's HP2 Megamoto is set to get even sportier for 2008.

The machine, which is based around BMW's HP2 competiton trailbike, is to feature a carbon subframe, Brembo Monobloc calipers, digital MotoGP-style dash and even a quick shifter.

This, along with BMW's commitment to competing in 2009's World Superbike series, shows the company are determined to shake off their middle-aged mantle.

Technically, the BMW HP2 Sport is based on the BMW R 1200 S. The most striking difference of 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 in the BMW R 1200 S. Further modifications such as the flow-optimised intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting rod help the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the basic engine.

The new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the first
time. This keeps the construction of the lower area of the motorcycle extremely
slim, enabling great freedom of movement for the familiar ‘hanging off’ riding

BMW have used a quickshifter together with the narrow ratios of the 5-speed gearbox to enable fast gear changes without having to ease off the gas and operate the clutch. In order to adapt the gearshift pattern for the racing circuit, a suitable replacement pressure sensor is available as special equipment if necessary.

The fully adjustable Öhlins sports chassis also has a Brembo monoblock brake
system with radially mounted, four-piston fixed calipers at the front.
Optimum ergonomics are ensured by the adjustable forged aluminium
footrests, the adjustable stock handlebar and the Magura radial manual buttons.

The series dashboard that comes directly from MotoGP sport provides the
rider with important information and can also deliver lap times plus other racing
relevant data as well as the usual displays.

BMW claim attention was paid consistently to the lightweight construction of all components. This includes not only the self-supporting front fairing and the likewise self-supporting carbon rear or the weight-optimised forged wheels, but also hidden details such as the lightweight generator.

Specs

Engine

Capacity 1,170
Bore/stroke mm 101 x 73
Max output kW/bhp >96/130
at max torque min"1 8,750
Torque Nm 115
At max revs min"1 6,000
Configuration Boxer
No of cylinders 2
Compression ratio/fuel grade 12.5/S Plus
Valves/gas cycle DOHC (double overhead camshaft)
with drag lever
Valves per cylinder 4
Ø Intake/outlet mm 39/33
Throttle butterffly dia mm 52
Fuel supply management BMS-K

Electrical System

Alternator W 480
Battery V/Ah 12/12, maintenance-free
Headlight W 2 x H 7/55
Starter kW 1.2

Power transmission/Gearbox

Clutch Single-disc dry clutch Ø 180 mm
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Rear wheel drive Cardan shaft

[Sensei]

This is something I could very easly buy as well . Link on specs etc here
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-HP2-Megamoto-2007-current/?&R=EPI-93965

[limbimtimwim]

This is something I could very easly buy as well . Link on specs etc hereYou'd be a mug if you did. You could get a proper motard and a proper sports bike for the same money as one of those.

And it's 178kg. Ick.

[Sensei]

You'd be a mug if you did. You could get a proper motard and a proper sports bike for the same money as one of those.
And it's 178kg. Ick.

Have a 03 Aprilia RSVR Factory & a near new 03 TTR 600 road kitted so have your suggestion already . Plus its not about the money or weight you'll figure it out as you get older !

[MD]

Have a 03 Aprilia RSVR Factory & a near new 03 TTR 600 road kitted so have your suggestion already . Plus its not about the money or weight you'll figure it out as you get older !

Hernia? Haemorrhoids? :doctor::laugh::laugh::laugh: