BMW HP4 (+ Race): review, history, specs

Class: sport
Production: September 2011 – July 2014 (HP4); February 2017 – May 2018 (HP4 Race)
Related: BMW S1000RR

BMW HP4 (Europe, USA), 2011-2014
BMW HP4 Race (Europe, USA), 2017-2018

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeSeptember 2011 – July 2014Name: BMW HP4
Model code: K42
Parts Catalog Code: 0D01
EuropeFebruary 2017 – May 2018Name: BMW HP4 Race
Model code: K60
Parts Catalog Code: 0E31
USASeptember 2011 – July 2014Name: BMW HP4
Model code: K42
Parts Catalog Code: 0D11
USAMay 2017 – May 2018Name: BMW HP4 Race
Model code: K60
Parts Catalog Code: 0E33

Electronic equipment BMW HP4 / Race (basic & optional):

• Race ABS
• DDC (Dynamic Damping Control)
• DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
• Launch Control
• Gear-Shift Assist (upshift)
• TPC (Tire Pressure Control)
• EBR (Engine Brake) – HP4 Race
• Wheelie Control
• Pit Lane Limiter – HP4 Race
• Shift Assist Pro (upshift / downshift) – HP4 Race

Specifications


BMW HP4 (Race): specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2056 mm / 80,9 in – HP4

2070 mm / 81,5 in – HP4 Race
Overall width826 mm / 32,5 in – HP4

777 mm / 30,6 in – HP4 Race
Overall height1120 mm / 44,1 in – HP4

1193 mm / 47,0 in – HP4 Race
Seat height820 mm / 31,1 in – HP4

816 mm / 32,1 in – HP4 Race (low position)

831 mm / 32,7 in – HP4 Race (middle position)

846 mm / 33,3 in – HP4 Race (top position)
Wheelbase1422,7 mm / 56,01 in – HP4

1440 mm / 56,7 in – HP4 Race
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight199 kg / 439 lbs – HP4

171 kg / 377 lbs – HP4 Race
FRAME
Frame (type)Aluminum composite bridge frame, load-bearing engine – HP4

Carbon fibre monocoque RTM frame with adjustable steering head angle and swingarm centre of rotation, load-bearing engine – HP4 Race
Front suspension, travel46 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – HP4

Inverted telescopic fork Öhlins FGR 300 WSBK (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in – HP4 Race
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with monoshock (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in – HP4

WSBK swingarm with monoshock Öhlins TTX 36 GP (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – HP4 Race
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size200/55 ZR17 – HP4

200/60 ZR17 – HP4 Race
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial monoblock calipers (Race ABS) – HP4

Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial monoblock calipers Brembo Racing (Race ABS) – HP4 Race
Rear brakeSingle disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper (Race ABS) – HP4

Single disc, 220 mm, 4-piston caliper Brembo Racing (Race ABS) – HP4 Race
Fuel capacity17,5 l / 4,6 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption6,36 l / 100 km (37 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement4-cylinders in-line transverse
Bore & Stroke80,0 x 49,7 mm
Displacement999 cm³ (60,9 cu in)
Compression ratio13.0:1 – HP4

13.6:1 – HP4 Race
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power193,0 hp (142,0 kW) / 13000 rpm – HP4

215,0 hp (158,0 kW) / 13900 rpm – HP4 Race
Max. torque112,0 Nm (11,4 kg-m) / 9750 rpm – HP4

120,0 Nm (12,2 kg-m) / 10000 rpm – HP4 Race
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,2 sec.2
Top speed 300 km/h (>186 mph)
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, Bosch BMS-K+ – HP4

Electronic racing injection – HP4 Race
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveChain
Gear ratio

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II
III
IV
V

VI


2.647; 2.389 – HP4 Race
2.091; 2.000 – HP4 Race
1.727
1.500; 1.545 – HP4 Race
1.360; 1.400 – HP4 Race
1.261; 1.292 – HP4 Race
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS-K+ – HP4

Electronic racing ignition – HP4 Race
AlternatorThree-phase AC, 350W – HP4

Three-phase AC, 406W – HP4 Race
Battery capacity12V-7Ah – HP4

12V-5Ah – HP4 Race

Images


BMW HP4 (Race): images, gallery.

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Videos


BMW HP4 (Race): video.

Manuals


BMW HP4 (Race): documentation.

Links

  1. motorcyclenews.com | “BMW HP4 (2012 – 2014) Review” | Average fuel consumption
  2. motoplus.nl | “TopTest BMW HP4” | 0-100 km/h