Sporty – Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? – Used BMW

Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time ?

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

BMW surprises at EICMA 2016 with a new prototype of the S 1000 RR which gives pride of place to carbon. This salivating HP4 Race unveiled in Milan, presented by the manufacturer as "the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time", exhibits a frame and composite fiber rims worthy of a MotoGP !

This BMW HP4 Race, for the moment still at the prototype stage, will be produced in limited series from the second half of 2017. It takes the basis of a standard and its in-line 4-cylinder of almost 200 hp. Is his power taken to a higher level? This still remains a mystery since Stephan Schaller, director of BMW Motorrad, did not reveal any of its technical characteristics when it was discovered in Milan….

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

The big boss of the German manufacturer, on the other hand, assures us that this sumptuous proto, which should be "hand-made" and marketed at the end of 2017, will retain its carbon frame and rims (the perimeter does indeed use the precious fiber, but the arm oscillating remains in aluminum).

"The most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time"

"We will tell you more about this model next spring," promises Herr Schaller, delighted with the surprise created by this "charred" superbike. Just like its performances, the price of this HP4 Race remains "naturlich" top secret…

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

In view of the technological challenge represented by the use of carbon on the cycle part, the addition looks quite steep. Especially since the very beautiful FGR fork with separate cartridges, the Ohlins shock absorber and the latest Brembo calipers will not contribute to lowering it. !

The electronic part also turns out to be very promising since there are several sensors, in particular the sag of the suspensions. The left commodo also has several colored buttons, "smarties" like on racing motorcycles which at least suggest the presence of traction control, anti-skidding and probably a speed limiter to go up the pit lane. at the regulatory pace.

Note also the use of an Akrapovic silencer, slick tires and a shifter, undoubtedly the Pro version of BMW which works up and down gears. Finally, this prototype ignores all legal fittings (indicators, headlight, license plate holder, etc.), like a motorcycle exclusively reserved for the circuit. See you in the second half of 2017: stay connected !

BMW HP4 Race: first official video

BMW HP4 Race: photo gallery

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

Sporty - Prototype HP4 Race: the most exclusive BMW motorcycle of all time? - Used BMW

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