BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

BMW Motorrad goes into the Malaysian MotoGP weekend with a track weapon of its own, the HP4 Race which has arrived in Malaysia to the tune of RM520,900 including GST, excluding insurance – a fair bit more than the standard BMW S 1000 RR, which retails for RM106,900.

The HP4 Race has a natural rival in the Ducati 1299 Superleggera, although the Bolognese machine is one that is homologated for road use. The slick tyre-shod Motorrad machine counters with track-ready appointments, including a carbon-fibre frame which weighs just 7.6 kg, representing a 33% reduction from the S 1000 RR‘s 11.6 kg aluminium frame, according to BMW.

Power comes from a 999 cc, liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline-four engine which is rated for 215 hp at 13,900 rpm, and 120 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. Outputs are sent to a six-speed, straight-cut gear transmission and chain final drive, with slipper clutch as standard.

Armed to the hilt with electronics, the HP4 Race includes 15-level traction and engine braking control; four ride modes – Wet, Intermediate, Dry 1 and Dry 2 – are included, while datalogging joins lap timing and GPS comes as standard. Its race pedigree also shows with the inclusion of a pit lane speed limiter, launch control, wheelie control, spring travel and brake pressure sensors.

Further driving the HP4 Race’s track-only orientation is a hardware suite which includes adjustable eight-position footrests, adjustable handlebars, seat height adjustment, adjustable steering head angle and swingarm centre of rotation, reverse shift pattern and up-and-down quickshifter.

Suspension hardware is from the top flight of superbike racing, with an Ohlins FGR300 Superbike World Cup front fork handling road-holding duties with an Ohlins SD052 steering damper. For endurance racing purposes, the HP4 Race’s front wheel can be liberated in quick-release fashion, with the fork legs able to twist out of the way for quick wheel changes. An Ohlins TTX36 GP unit handles rear monoshock duties.

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

More race-grade componentry for braking features. Brembo GP4-R calipers with titanium pistons clamp on a pair of 320 mm-diameter discs in front, driven by a Brembo RCS 19×18 master cylinder. Around the back, a four-piston Brembo caliper with titanium pistons grip a 220 mm rear disc.

Rolling stock is a pair of carbon-fibre wheels, and along with the lightweight frame made from motorsport’s favourite woven material, combine to give the HP4 Race a weight of 171 kg, fully fueled, ready to ride. Fuel capacity, incidentally, is 17.5 litres.

Limited to 750 units worldwide, the HP4 Race is hand-built by a dedicated team in Berlin, Germany, and comes solely in BMW Motorsport livery. The limited-run HP4 Race seen here is covered by a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k

BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k
BMW HP4 Race now in M’sia; 215 hp, 120 Nm, RM521k