With the BMW HP4, BMW Motorrad presents the lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in the 1000cc class to date. Based on the BMW S 1000 RR, the new HP4 has an output of 193 hp (142kW) and has a dry weight of 373 lbs (169 kg) including Race ABS . Race ready with a 90% full fuel tank just 439 lbs (199 kg).
The new BMW HP4 sees its world premiere in 2012 and is a continuation of BMW Motorrad's HP model series founded in 2005. After the boxer models HP2 Enduro, HP2 Megamoto and HP2 Sport, the BMW HP4 is the first 4-cylinder motorcycle in the HP family.
The HP label stands for high performance, and the HP4 once again embodies outstanding handling, power and riding dynamics. But it also reflects the use of extremely high-quality materials and intelligent technology, carefully conceived down to the last detail.
BMW High Performance motorcycles are truly outstanding: exclusive and authentic, they will always remain relatively rare. This applies equally to the new BMW HP4. Each motorcycle is issued with its own HP4 serial number which is engraved indelibly in the upper fork bridge.
Thankfully, BMW has also added the S 1000 RR’s Race antilock brake system (ABS) to the HP4 for optimum stopping power. And the RR’s Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) also arrives on the HP4 to further help slow you down to normal human speeds.
The ABS system has four different modes: “Rain” for wet surfaces, “Sport” for normal road riding, “Race” for tearing up the track with supersports tires, and “Slick” for riding the track with slicks. “Slick” mode also features a 14-point micro-adjustments, which can be changed with a paddle on the left handlebar while on the move.
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