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2014 BMW HP4

2014 BMW HP4

2014 BMW HP4

2014 BMW HP4

2014 BMW HP4 Review

2014 BMW HP4 on Totalmotorcycle.com

PURE PERFORMANCE.

When extreme lightness, impressive power and first-class handling are combined, the result is known as HP – High Performance. The new HP4 now interprets this philosophy for the first time in the form of a 4-cylinder model. Based on the RR, a purebred factory motorcycle has been developed – made of the very best materials, moulded into top-class design. Its motor racing genes have turned it into a purebred factory motorcycle with high aspirations: it sets out to be the best motorcycle in the supersports segment, creating the same kind of stir as the RR before it.

Pure power: The lightest 4-cylinder engine (incl. ABS) in the segment is provides uncompromising forward thrust with an output of 142 kW (193 bhp) and a maximum torque of 112 Nm. The new silencer provides a higher level of torque in the medium range, so there is power available when it is needed. After all, the rider wants to be sure of top lap times.

Pure intelligence: Technologically speaking, the HP4 is more than a nose ahead of its time – as demonstrated by the fact that it boasts the world’s first ever dynamic suspension system DDC. This automatically adapts damping to the situation at hand. Various modes are available to choose from: Rain and Sport for country roads, Race and Slick for the race track. The further developed DTC supplement this perfectly: it can be finely adjusted in Slick mode between -7 and +7. So it is always possible to find the perfect balance between support from the system and rider control. The result is crystal-clear feedback, maximum traction and optimum acceleration.

Pure exclusivity: The new HP4 comes fully into its own with its refined paint finish in the colours white and Racing blue, virtually unsurpassed in power and brilliance. Due to the involved manufacturing process, only a few models can be made during the production period up to 2014. The new HP4: uniquely exclusive – only available for a chosen few.

 

 

2014 BMW HP4 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Special Features
Dynamic Damping Control (DDC)
Lightweight battery
Tinted windscreen
LED indicators
Monoposto look
Extended engine spoiler, plastic
Forged aluminium wheels, black
Full Titanium exhaust with acoustic valve
Launch Control
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with additional fine adjustment in Slick mode
IDM race developed ABS
Top yoke inscribed with serial number and HP4 logo
Instrument cluster with additional features, e.g. DTC fine adjustment, Launch control, DDC configuration menu
Engine/Driveline
Variable length air intake system
1 x closed loop 3 way catalytic converter EU-3 compliant
Digital engine management (BMS-K-P, with knock control)
6 Speed gearbox with shift assist
4 Titanium valves per cylinder
4 Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC inline engine, mounted across the frame and inclined at 32 degrees
2 fuel Injectors per cylinder
Running Gear
Side stand with starter inhibit
6.0 x 17 inch rear wheel with 200/55 ZR 17 tyre
3.50 x 17 inch front wheel with 120/70 ZR 17 tyre
Race ABS
Single disc rear brake, 220 mm diameter. Single piston floating calliper
Twin disc front brake (EVO, 320mm dia.) 4 piston monobloc fixed callipers
Electronics
Hazard warning flasher
Drop Sensor
Single wire system (Can-bus)
Multifunctional instrument cluster with speedometer, total and trip odometer, revolution counter, digital clock, lap timer mode with best lap, all time best telemetry throttle brake and shift rate, freeze function, launch mode, power mode, 4 performance,
Permanent ‘on’ headlamp
Low beam and main beam asymmetrical front headlight design
BMW Diagnostic equipment interface
Equipment
Integral ignition switch and steering lock
Multi-adjustable handbrake lever
Storage compartment with tool kit
One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap and rear seat locks

 

2014 BMW HP4 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

When extreme lightness, impressive power and first-class handling are combined, the result is known as HP – High Performance. TheHP4 now interprets this philosophy for the first time in the form of a 4-cylinder model. Based on the RR, a purebred factory motorcycle has been developed – made of the very best materials, moulded into top-class design.

Pure power:

The lightest 4-cylinder engine (incl. ABS) in the segment is provides uncompromising forward thrust with an output of 142 kW (193 bhp) and a maximum torque of 112 Nm. The silencer provides a higher level of torque in the medium range, so there is power available when it is needed. After all, the rider wants to be sure of top lap times.

Pure intelligence:

Technologically speaking, the HP4 is more than a nose ahead of its time – as demonstrated by the fact that it boasts the world’s first ever dynamic suspension system DDC. This automatically adapts damping to the situation at hand. Various modes are available to choose from: Rain and Sport for country roads, Race and Slick for the race track. The further developed DTC supplement this perfectly: it can be finely adjusted in Slick mode between -7 and +7. So it is always possible to find the perfect balance between support from the system and rider control. The result is crystal-clear feedback, maximum traction and optimum acceleration.

Pure exclusivity:

The HP4 comes fully into its own with its refined paint, virtually unsurpassed in power and brilliance. Due to the involved manufacturing process, only a few models can be made during the production period up to 2014. The HP4: uniquely exclusive – only available for a chosen few.

 

 

 

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2014 BMW HP4 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $20,300 (inc ABS) USD

Engine

Type
Water/oil-cooled in-line 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine, four titanium valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts

Bore x stroke
80 mm x 49,7 mm

Capacity
999 cc

Rated output
193 hp (142 kW) at 13,000 rpm

Max. torque
83 lb/ft (112 Nm) at 9,750 rpm

Compression ratio
13.0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management
Electroinc injection, digital engine electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-KP)

Emission control
1 closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-3 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe and acoustic valves

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed
over 125 mph

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h
5.7 l (41 mpg at 56 mph)

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
5.9 l (40 mpg at 75 mph)

Fuel type
Premium unleaded

Electrical system

Alternator
three-phase generator 350 W

Battery
12 V / 7 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch
Wet multidisc anti-hopping clutch, mechanically operated

Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed

Drive
17/45 chain; Shift Assistant: clutchless upshifting under acceleration; Launch Control: Launch control for race starts

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting

Front wheel location / suspension
Upside down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, dynamic damping control DDC, adjustable spring preload, electronically adjustable damping

Rear wheel location / suspension
Aluminium dual swing arm, dynamic damping control DDC (central spring strut), hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping

Suspension travel front / rear
4.7/5.1 inches (120 mm/130 mm)

Wheelbase
56.0 inches (1,422.7 mm)

Castor
3.9 inches (98.5 mm)

Steering head angle
65.99°

Wheels
Forged aluminium wheels

Rim, front
3.50 x 17″

Rim, rear
6.00 x 17″

Tyres, front
120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear
200/55 ZR 17

Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs on nine bearings, four piston monobloc fixed caliper, diameter 320 mm, 5 mm thick

Brake, rear
Single disc brake, single piston floating caliper, diameter 220 mm, 5 mm thick

ABS
STANDARD Race ABS with IDM calibration (part integral, 4 modes, can be switched off); DTC: Dynamic Traction Control, disengageable, four modes (Rain, Sport, Race, Slick), adjustable in Slick mode; DDC: Dynamic Damping Control semi-active adjustable suspension, four modes (Rain, Sport, Race, Slick), adjustable in all modes

Dimensions / weights

Length
80.9 inches (2,056 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors)
32.5 inches (826 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors)
44.8 inches (1,138 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight
32.3 inches Standard

Inner leg curve, unladen weight
71.3 inches Standard

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1)
439 lbs (199 kg) incl. Race-ABS

Dry weight 2)
373 lbs (169 kg) incl. Race-ABS

Permitted total weight
893 lbs (405 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment)
456 lbs (207 kg)

Usable tank volume
4.6 gallons (17.5 l)

Reserve
Approx. 1 gallon (4 l)

 

 

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2014 BMW HP4 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $22,250 CDN

Engine

Type
Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts

Bore x stroke
80 mm x 49,7 mm

Capacity
999 cc

Rated output
142 kW (193 bhp) at 13,000 rpm

Max. torque
112 Nm at 9,750 rpm

Compression ratio
13.0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management
Electroinc injection, digital engine electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-KP)

Emission control
1 closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-3 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe and acoustic valves

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed
over 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h
5.7 l

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
5.9 l

Fuel type
Super (premium) unleaded, octane number 95-98 (RON) (knock control; rated output at 98 RON)

Electrical system

Alternator
three-phase generator 350 W

Battery
12 V / 7 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch
Multiple clutch in oil bath, anti hopping clutch, mechanically controlled

Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed

Drive
17/45 chain

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting

Front wheel location / suspension
Upside down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, dynamic damping control DDC, adjustable spring preload, electronically adjustable damping

Rear wheel location / suspension
Aluminium dual swing arm, dynamic damping control DDC (central spring strut), hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping

Suspension travel front / rear
120 mm / 130 mm

Wheelbase
1,422.7 mm

Castor
98.5 mm

Steering head angle
65.99°

Wheels
Forged aluminium wheels

Rim, front
3.50 x 17″

Rim, rear
6.00 x 17″

Tyres, front
120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear
200/55 ZR 17

Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs on nine bearings, four piston monobloc fixed caliper, diameter 320 mm, 5 mm thick

Brake, rear
Single disc brake, single piston floating caliper, diameter 220 mm, 5 mm thick

ABS
BMW Motorrad race ABS, disengageable, four modes to choose from: Rain, Sport, Race, Slick, IDM setting

Dimensions / weights

Length
2.056 mm

Width (incl. mirrors)
826 mm

Height (excl. mirrors)
1,138 mm

Seat height, unladen weight
820 mm

Inner leg curve, unladen weight
1,810 mm

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1)
199 kg incl. Race-ABS

Dry weight 2)
169 kg

Permitted total weight
405 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)
207 kg

Usable tank volume
17.5 l

Reserve
approx. 4 l

 

 

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2014 BMW HP4 – Totalmotorcycle.com European/UK Specifications/Technical Details
UK/European MSRP Price: £16,950.00 GBP (On The Road)

Engine

Type
Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder, two overhead, camshafts

Bore x stroke
80 mm x 49.7 mm

Capacity
999 cc

Rated output
142 kW (193bhp) at 13,000 rpm

Max. torque
112 Nm at 9,750 rpm

Compression ratio
13.0:1

Mixture control / engine management
Electronic injection, digital engine electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-KP)

Emission control
1 closed-loop 3 way catalytic converters, EU-3 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe and acoustic valves

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed
Over 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h
5.7 litres

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
5.9 litres

Fuel type
Super (premium) unleaded, octane number 95 – 98 (RON) (knock control; rated output at 98 RON)

Electrical System

Alternator
Three – phase generator 350 W

Battery
12 V / 7 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch
Multiple clutch in oil bath, anti hopping clutch, mechanically controlled

Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6 speed gearbox, straight-toothed

Drive
17/45 chain

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting

Front wheel location / suspension
Upside down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, dynamic damping control DDC, adjustable spring preload, electronically adjustable damping (Slick mode)

Rear wheel location / suspension
Aluminium dual swing arm, dynamic damping control DDC (central spring strut), hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping (Slick mode)

Suspension travel front / rear
120 mm / 130 mm

Wheelbase
1,422.7 mm

Castor
98.5 mm

Steering head angle
65.99 degrees

Wheels
Forged aluminium wheels

Rim, Front
3.50 x 17″

Rim, rear
6.00 x 17″

Tyre, front
120/70 ZR 17

Tyre, rear
200/55 ZR 17

Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs on nine bearings, four piston monobloc fixed caliper, diameter 320 mm, 5 mm thick

Brake, rear
Single disc brake, single piston floating caliper, diameter 220 mm, 5 mm thick

ABS
BMW Motorrad race ABS, disengageable, four modes to choose from: Rain, Sport, Race, Slick, IDM setting

Assistance systems

Dimensions / weights

Length
2.056 mm

Width (incl. mirrors)
826 mm

Height (excl. mirrors)
1,138 mm

Seat height, unladen weight
820 mm

Inner leg curve, unladen weight
1,810 mm

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
199 kg incl. Race-ABS

Dry weight
169 kg

Permitted total weight
405 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)
207 kg

Usable tank volume
17.5 litres

Reserve
Approx. 4 litres

 

Specifications, features and prices to change by manufacturer without notice. All information correct as of posted date.
Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
1) According to Directive 93/93/EEC with all fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable fuel tank
2) Unladen weight without fluids