BMW News

BMW released the MSRP for its all-new, 2013 HP4 sport bike at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany, on Tuesday,. The HP4 is an upgraded BMW S1000RR, and starts at $19,990. Here are the various equipment packages:

BASE MODEL - $19,990

Includes:

  • DDC (Dynamic Damping Control) semi active suspension (a world first in production motorcycle construction)
  • Launch control for optimal acceleration
  • Akrapovic full titanium exhaust
  • Seven-spoke forged aluminum wheels in gloss black
  • Radial Brembo Monobloc brake calipers
  • Race ABS with new IDM calibration
  • DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with new 14-step adjustability
  • Gear shift assistant

STANDARD PACKAGE - $20,525.

Base equipment as well as:

  • A Pillion Rider Package (priced at $285) featuring a rear seat and rear footrests to accommodate a rear pillion rider
  • Heated Grips

PREMIUM PACKAGE - $24,995

Includes base equipment,along with a Competition Package, (priced at $4,470)

  • HP carbon engine spoiler
  • HP carbon trim
  • HP folding clutch and brake levers
  • HP rider footrests - adjustable
  • Forged aluminum wheels in Racing Blue Metallic
  • Sponsor decal kit (not mounted)
  • Pillion Rider Package (described above)
  • Heated Grips

Optional extras priced separately include heated grips ($250) and an anti-theft alarm ($395). BMW says the HP4 should be in authorized dealers by the end of 2012. Destination and Handling charges in the U.S. is an additional $495.

BMW says "Making its world press debut today in Cologne, the new HP4 is based on the popular BMW S 1000 RR superbike and combines lightweight, massive power with razor sharp handling. The 2013 HP4 is developed from BMW's Motorrad's HP of 2005, on which Marco Melandri almost won the WSBK title this year.

"Following the boxer models HP2 Enduro, HP2 Megamoto and HP2 Sport, the BMW HP4 is the first 4-cylinder motorcycle in the HP family and the most advanced production sporting motorcycle ever built. Offered with its own distinctive multi-color paint finish in Racing Blue Metallic / Light White/Sapphire Black Metallic, the HP4 will only be available in limited numbers." ––Paul Duchene