New BMW HP4 RACE - 215HP to fly 171 Kg

Advanced technology and innovation in development especially performed to the maximum performance in circuits.

Fascinating technical solutions for maximum performance in circuits always distinguished the selected factory competition bikes with special care and made according to criteria of perfection down to the last detail. BMW Motorrad presents the new HP4 a thoroughbred racing in a limited edition of 750 units. High quality is guaranteed by the manufacturer and by a small team of highly skilled technicians.

 Considering the motor, the electronics and suspension, the new HP4 RACE has a level equivalent to the official motorcycle World Superbike Championship. Thanks to the new carbon frame even exceed them. Considering the weight with a full tank of 171 Kg, HP4 RACE is even lighter than the bikes used by the brand in the Superbike Champ and just exceeds the weight of the MotoGP motorcycles.

Monocoque main frame manufactured industrially, picture self-supporting carbon wheels and rear.

BMW Motorrad, considering  this new HP4 RACE, is the first manufacturer of motorcycles in the world to mount a completely carbon main frame with just 7.8 kg and produced in a limited series, putting this futuristic technology available to any buyer (...well, almost, because only 750 unit will be produced). Also front and rear wheels are from this same technology, with the same level of rigor and with 30% less than the wheels made of light alloy.

Öhlins dampers, lower alloy tipper and Brembo monoblock brake calipers from the Superbike World Championship. The new HP4 Race also shines by the maximum technology competition in suspensions and brakes. Both suspension inverted telescopic type FGR 300, as the kind of support the Öhlins TTX36 GP Swedish manufacturer. Both are identical to those used in the World Superbike Championship and MotoGP Championship. The lower light alloy swingarm consists of milled parts and metal parts, is also a copy of the used in the Superbike World Championship.

The braking system of HP4 RACE also has two Brembo monobloc calipers GP PR, used only in World Championships. In combination with the T-Type steel discs-Racing with 6.75 mm and 320 mm in diameter, the braking is extraordinary.

Performance

The new HP4 RACE mounts a competition engine in all similar specifications 6.2 and 7.2 endurance World Championship and Superbike World Championship. The nominal power is your 158 kW/215 hp at 13,900 rpm, with maximum torque of 120 Nm at 10,000 rpm.

In comparison with the BMW S 1000 RR engine, the maximum revs are 14,500 rpm instead of 14200 rpm. In order to optimize performance, the bike is equipped with a gearbox "close-ratio" of competition with optimized and comes with several secondary relationships (includes the supply of various pinions and racks).

Weight optimized electrical system, 2D instrument panel, DTC dynamic traction control, engine brake control EBR, wheelies and other electronic functions. The new BMW HP4 RACE is equipped with various electronic systems of regulation and support, and has an optimised weight electrical system, designed for use in races. the Council. The dashboard with data memory (2D Logger) allows access to multiple information.

The dynamic traction control system, works by cutting off the ignition, the engine braking system, Engine Brake EBR and power control offer numerous possibilities for adjustment, depending on the road conditions on the circuits.

These functions can be programmed for each speed according to the driver's preferences, which can be exploited optimally all the enormous potential that mounts the new HP4 RACE. Pit limiter to respect the maximum speed permitted in the Pits, as well as the perfect match function to ensure the best start of racing, are other electronic functions are available.

See it in action in the track

Sources: BMW Motorrad and https://www.motosport.com.pt/motomais/nova-bmw-hp4-race-serie-limitada-competicao-cliente/