The Latest Sportiest Boxer Arrives at U.S. BMW Motorrad Retailers
Woodcliff
Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... Thrill seekers rejoice! The BMW HP2 Sport has arrived
at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers. The same high-performance sport bike that
Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place finishes in last
month's Daytona 200 is now available in limited supplies for serious motorcycle
enthusiasts. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer -- customized to
meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider -- has a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, license, options, and
handling charge).
The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever
manufactured, the HP2 Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously
restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series production vehicles.
Technology such as the self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized fairings
made completely of carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a dashboard similar to that
used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with radially bolted
calipers make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing
circuit.
The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the
earlier endurance racing Boxer is the brand new cylinder heads: each of the
double overhead camshafts (DOHC) uses a drag lever to actuate the valves that
are larger than those on the BMW R 1200 S. Further modifications, such as the
flow-optimized intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting rod,
help the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the basic
engine. A new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the
first time, keeping the lower area of the motorcycle extremely slim for greater
freedom of movement for a "hanging off" riding position. Although designed for
racing prowess, the BMW HP2 Sport does not forego the safety benefits of ABS. A
sophisticated anti-blocking system, specially adapted to the HP2 Sport, is
available as an option and is configured so that it can be deactivated for the
racetrack.
Following the BMW Motorrad Motorsport design, the HP2 Sport
features white lacquering on the windshield, rear, mudguard and side cover. The
engine spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering; and the lattice frame and
wheels are lacquered in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport Blue.
For
enthusiasts who delight in racing technology, the HP2 is a dream come true! Stop
by your nearest BMW Motorrad retailer and order one today!
BMW Group In
America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The
BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and
financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including
motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars;
DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in
Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW
Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global
manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant
for all Z4
models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity
Coupes. The BMW
Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW
passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW
motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor
Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for
North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New
Jersey.
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