2013 BMW HP4 Superbike officially released

Recently, BMW has released a new sports motorcycle – HP4, is the successor of the HP2, is a production based on the BMW S1000RR motorcycle, with higher performance and more track oriented adjustment. This motorcycle is the first production motorcycle with DCC dynamic chassis control system, it can automatically adjust the suspension damping characteristics according to road conditions.

2013 BMW HP4 is powered by the same 190 hp engine as the S1000RR’s, offers 193 horsepower combined with a wet weight (90-percent fuel) with Race ABS of 438 lbs; dry weight is at 373 lbs. The HP4 receives upgraded electronics, along with the first Dynamic Damping Control to be featured on a production motorcycle. BMW is offering a HP4 with a competitive package, making the machine race-ready right from the manufacturer. No price was listed, but the bike should run around $20,000 in America.

Other standar features on the 2013 BMW HP4 include Race ABS with IDM setting, shift assistant, Radial monoblock brake calipers by Brembo with special brake pads, Adapted wheelie detection, 9x floating brake discs at front, a longer engine spoiler, LED turn indicators, a tinted windshield, lighter 7 Ah battery and seat in monoposto look with passenger seat cover.

Visually, the HP4 has identical asymmetric headlight and fairing design as the S1000RR, but features fork bridge with engraved number and HP4 logo.

According to the BMW Motorrad USA, the new HP4 will be available in the U.S. No detail on the availability date and pricing at the moment.