Bmw s1000rr / hp4

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  1. BlackDevil

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    BMW HP4: Officially official - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown

    A summary of the HP4 technical highlights:

    Fork bridge with engraved number and HP4 logo.
    Lightest 1000 supersports bike with four cylinders: 199 kg
    (90% DIN unladen weight).
    Innovative suspension with Dynamic Damping Control DDC.
    Race ABS with IDM setting.
    Dynamic Traction Control DTC with fine adjustment in "Slick" mode.
    Launch Control.
    Adapted wheelie detection.
    New rear wheel tyres, 200/55 ZR 17.
    Shift assistant as standard.
    Light titanium exhaust system with controlled acoustic valve and interference pipe.
    Forged light alloy wheels, anodised in black.
    Radial monoblock brake calipers by Brembo with special brake pads.
    9x floating brake discs at front.
    Extended, dual-section engine spoiler.
    Seat in monoposto look with passenger seat cover.
    LED turn indicators.
    Tinted windshield.
    Lighter 7 Ah battery.
    Performance-oriented engine set-up.
    Increased torque in the medium engine speed range.

    HP4 with Competition Package:

    Long, closed engine spoiler made of carbon.
    Sponsor sticker kit included.
    Wheels in Racing blue metallic.
    HP Carbon badge carrier.
    HP Carbon tank cover.
    HP brake lever, hinged.
    HP clutch lever, hinged.
    HP rider footrest system, adjustable.


    Read more: BMW HP4: Officially official - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown
     
    #1 BlackDevil, Aug 2, 2012
  2. y2blade

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    I hope they have Torqued-up the ConRods properly this time.
     
    #2 y2blade, Aug 2, 2012
  3. slowr1der

    slowr1der Active Member

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    Does look a fantastic bit of kit, am sure they will have ironed the issues out by now
     
    #3 slowr1der, Aug 2, 2012
  4. stylo

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    Is it like their cars? approved tyres, exhorbitant maintenance?
    I like to tinker with my toys. unfortunately these days loooks like bikes are going the same way as cars with all the gadgetry.....
     
    #4 stylo, Aug 3, 2012
  5. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Get the full power 2011! ;) seems all the 2012-13 are around 10bhp down at 180 on the dyno, long story but fly by wire is a pig to map but the new s1000's defo make less power all round....
     
    #5 arthurbikemad, Aug 3, 2012

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