The official US price for the special track-only BMW HP4 Race has just been announced. If you want to get your hands on this formidable race machine then you’d better act fast. Ever since we first saw the BMW HP4 Race back at the 2016 EICMA show, we were entranced. And again, when it was formally unveiled in China, we so impressed that we had one of those “We’re never going to ride one of those” moments. And we’re probably right. Don’t forget, the BMW HP4 Race is a limited edition model, with only 750 units being sold worldwide – and that’s before we get to the small matter of the price.
Actually, the price isn’t a surprise. Back in China, we were already told that the UK ‘s BMW HP4 price tag would be around £68,000, and their European neighbors would be getting it for a sum of €80,000. So, when BMW Motorrad USA announced that American buyers would have to shell out $78,000 for the pleasure of owning the BMW HP4 Race, it was hardly a shock.
Although $78,000 looks like a big, intimidating figure, it isn’t really – not when you think about what it buys you. First of all, you’d be buying a limited edition BMW track-only motorcycle; since it’s limited to a mere 750 units globally, that’s already worth some of the cost. Next up, let’s not forget that it’s an impressive carbon-clad race machine that boasts a fearsome 212 hp, with a peak torque figure of 88 lb-ft at 10,000 rpm…and it weights a laughable 377 lbs thanks to its carbon fiber chassis and parts.
The BMW HP4 Price: $78k Well Spent!
What else does it net you? Fortunately, BMW have put together an extensive list that details exactly where the rest of that $78,000 goes. So, if you’re in need of the limited-edition, track-only BMW HP4 Race, then here’s all you need to know about what’s included:
- Volume is limited to 750 consecutively-numbered units worldwide
- Milled fork bridge with carbon badge (numbered 001/750 to 750/750)
- DIN wet weight 377 lbs (171 kg)
- Dry weight 322 lbs (146 kg)
- 999 cc, 4 cylinder, water/oil cooled HP4 RACE factory engine
- 215 hp (158kW), 88 lb-ft of torque (120 Nm)
- Reinforced WSBK transmission, longer first and second gear
- Titanium bolts used throughout to minimize weight
- Brembo GP 4 PR brake calipers
- 6.75 mm brake disc thickness
- Highly precise and steady brake pressure points
- Brembo radial brake master cylinder
- Carbon front wheel: 1.7 lbs (770 g) lighter than forged wheel
- Carbon rear wheel: 1.7 lbs (770 g) lighter than forged wheel
- Öhlins FGR forks from the WSBK (fully adjustable)
- Variable fork bridge offset: 28 – 30 mm and 26 – 32 mm
- Steering head angle adjustment from -0.5° to +1°
- HP brake and clutch levers
- Milled aluminum switches
- Racing wiring harness prepared for 2D linear position sensor
- Unitary HP carbon front
- RTM carbon frame (Carbondrive) 17 lbs (-9 lbs vs. RR)
- Lohmann HP Shift Assist Pro
- Brushed and polished aluminum tank
- Unitary HP carbon rear
- 32.7” HP race seat, adjustable from 32.1” – 33.3”
- One-piece carbon intake muffler and side trim panel
- Carbon race engine spoiler
- Complete carbon trim panel
- Milled HP footrest system: 8-way adjustable
- Öhlins TTX 36 GP rear shock
- Two plates to adjust spring strut position
- WSBK swingarm
- Eight inserts for swingarm position -3 mm to +4 mm
- 520 racing chain
- 15, 17 pinion sprocket (series 16/43)
- Four aluminum rear sprockets – 41, 42, 44, 45
- 2D racing data logger including analysis software
- HP Race Calibration Kit
- 2D dashboard from the WSBK / MotoGP
- WSBK complete titanium exhaust system (AGA) (Akrapovic)
- Titanium precision casting flange on the AGA (1.1 lb lighter than WSBK flange)
