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BMW S1000RR 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $13,800.00
Bodystyle : Super Sports Bike
Warranty : 36 months
Manufacturer Country : Germany
Model Year : 2010
Displacement (cc) : 999
Engine Type : Horizontal In-line

VEHICLE REVIEW

2010 BMW S1000RR

When we build a superbike, we have no time for second best. We now present the very latest in racing power. With an aluminium bridge, radial brakes, a super sporty tail-up nose-down design, hot colours and the ultimate combination of electronic rider assistance systems: the first genuine racing ABS, whose features include a front-wheel-only mode, dynamic traction control (DTC) which permits varying degrees of slip, depending on the lean angle. The more the rider hangs off, the more upright the bike and the longer the lines on leaving the curve. Never before was it so easy to keep so much power under control. This is just as true on public roads as it is down on the racetrack. The RR label shows that it is a full-blooded racing bike, even though it can also be ridden with a number plate attached. To top it all off is an engine which is our absolute pride and joy. And our motorsports team agree wholeheartedly. Motorcycle designed for the race tracks, built to deliver acceleration that takes your breath away. The DoubleR is a genuine race bike, even though it can also be ridden with a number plate attached. To top it all off is an engine which is our absolute pride and joy. And our Motorsport team agree wholeheartedly. The new BMW S 1000 RR is a highly innovative straight-four supersports from BMW Motorrad now making its world debut. This true milestone in the world of sports machines combines engine output of 142 kW (193 hp) with overall weight of just 204 kg (450 lb) including fuel (183 kg/403.5 lb dry weight, 206.5 kg/455.3 lb overall with Race ABS). Specifications of this calibre make this supersports machine not only an absolute highlight in terms of its power-to-weight ratio and performance, but also, equipped with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, a new benchmark in terms of riding dynamics, safety and innovation. Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport has been playing an active role in the World Superbike Championship since the beginning of the 2009 racing season, the new S 1000 RR setting the foundation for the production-based racing machines ridden by BMW Motorrad’s two works riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus. After spending its inaugural development season challenging the 2009 World Superbike Championship with factory riders Ruben Xaus and two-times world champion Australian Troy Corser, the new S1000RR exceeded expectations, finishing the series with a gratifying seventeen top-ten finishes. The S1000RR is now poised to arrive in BMW Motorrad showrooms in January of 2010. The S1000RR will debut with an MSRP of $17,300, a price that includes Race ABS, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Gear Shift Assist as standard equipment. The only option available on the S1000RR will be the Alarm System, priced at $265. Combining an all-new high-performance engine with lightweight construction, sophisticated chassis dynamics and race-engineered brake and suspension components, the BMW S1000RR will set a new benchmark for ultra-high performance motorcycles - on both the racetrack and the road. The 999cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, sixteen valve, inline four-cylinder power unit is brand-new from the ground up, bred for racing, developing a maximum output of 193 hp at 13,000 rpm (rev-limited to14,200 rpm) and maximum torque of 82.5 lb-ft at 9,750 rpm. With overall weight of just 206.5 kg including fuel and Race ABS the S1000RR will also take its place as the lightest motorcycle equipped with ABS in the supersports category. The combination sets a new standard in its class with a power-to-weight ratio of just 1.06 kg (2.34 lb) per horsepower with Race ABS. BMW S1000RR has been designed not only to compete in the World Superbike Championship, but to take its place among the élite of supersports 

Powerunit Engine

The new S 1000 RR also excels through features and qualities typical of BMW such as a long running life, superior quality of production and optimum environmental compatibility thanks to the use of the most advanced exhaust management with two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters also able to fulfil future standards and requirements. Active safety when braking is significantly enhanced by Race ABS developed especially for the S 1000 RR as a genuine supersports and available as an option straight from the factory. A further most significant feature likewise contributing to active safety of the highest standard is DTC Dynamic Traction Control also available as an option and masterminded electronically for supreme precision and practical value. Facing various riding conditions such as wet roads (“Rain”), regular road conditions (“Sport”), a race track with supersport tyres (“Race”), or a race track with slicks (“Slick”), the rider also has the choice of various engine characteristics and set-ups available at the touch of a button. And last but not least, Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control are combined with the respective riding modes and coordinated with one another to ensure a supreme standard of performance and safety all in one. The primary objective in developing the new S 1000 RR was to create a supersports with supreme engine power combined with optimum rideability for the highest conceivable standard of all-round performance. The water-cooled four-cylinder inline power unit chosen to provide these qualities is brand-new from the ground up, developing maximum output of 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm and revving up to a maximum speed of 14,200 rpm. Maximum torque of 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft), in turn, comes at 9,750 rpm. The two intake and exhaust valves per cylinder made of extra-light titanium are operated by very small and equally light single cam followers. In conjunction with the short sprocket driving the camshaft via an intermediate gear, this ensures supreme revving qualities at the highest speeds as well as exact maintenance of valve timing combined with very compact dimensions. The use of extremely small and light cam followers furthermore gives the engineer greater freedom in choosing the ideal valve lift curves and, accordingly, in selecting optimum performance characteristics on both road and track. All engine components are particularly compact and light, limiting weight of the overall engine without ancillaries to 59.8 kg (131.8 lb) and keeping the entire power unit very slim and slender. Made completely of stainless steel, the exhaust system featured by the S 1000 RR is designed consistently for optimum power and performance. It works according to the 4-in-2-in-1 principle with four individual manifolds of equal length first merging into two pipes beneath the engine block and then extending into a large-volume pre-silencer. From there the exhaust emissions flow through a very short and dynamically designed rear-end silencer to the outside. A homogeneous power and torque curve ensuring optimum rideability is acknowledged as the requirement for sporting performance on the road and fast lap times on the track. Precisely this is why the exhaust system featured on the S 1000 RR comes with two fully controlled interference pipe butterflies housed in two connection pipes for the two outer and two inner manifolds, in the immediate vicinity of the exhaust ducts. As a function of various parameters such as engine speed and the position of the throttle butterfly, an adjuster opens or closes these flaps, allowing exhaust gas to flow freely between the two manifolds or, respectively, interrupting the flow of gas. This coordinates the sequence of oscillations in the exhaust gas mass flow, reducing exhaust gas counter-pressure at the decisive point (like on a racing muffler) and increasing the cylinder charge accordingly. This factor alone makes a significant contribution to the very high standard of homogenous overall performance offered by the S 1000 RR.

Lightest supersports with Race ABS.

The new RR offers the highest standard of technology also on its suspension and running gear. Weighing just 206.5 kg or 455.3 lb in road trim and with a full tank, BMW ’s new supersports is by far the lightest machine of its calibre displacing 999 cc and featuring Race ABS brakes. One of the features that ensures this light weight is the aluminium bridge frame integrating the engine tilted to the front at an angle of 32° as a load-bearing element for optimum torsional stiffness on minimum weight. The front wheel runs on an upside-down fork with a fixed tube measuring an ample 46 millimetres or 1.81" in diameter, while a torsionally stiff swing arm made of aluminium holds the rear wheel in position. The spring and damping action required is provided by a central spring strut pivoting on a guide lever. The rear frame section of the S 1000 RR is a welded light-alloy structure belted to the mainframe, combining low weight with superior stability and a high standard of robust strength particularly important to riders and teams on the race track.

Putting the rider right in the centre.

The rider’s seating position leaning forward towards the front wheel for an active style of riding is simply ideal for the sporting rider with his particularly dynamic style. Developing the S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad has given particular attention to the superior ergonomics of the machine, providing ideal qualities for both small and tall riders and therefore focusing consistently on the rider’s individual requirements. The tank section is as slender as on a 600-cc machine, giving the rider the assurance of excellent control and handling at all times. In the process of developing the S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad focused not only on a lightweight structure, but also on minimum, highly compact dimensions as an absolutely essential requirement. To give the S 1000 RR an extremely slender front silhouette but at the same time to ensure a highly efficient flow of cooling air, the engineers at BMW Motorrad had to show all their skill, since, with cylinder bore measuring 80 millimetres or 3.15”, the power unit of the RR has the largest cylinder bore in this segment with a correspondingly wide cylinder head. Technical challenges of this kind as well as a development period of just four years made the S 1000 RR the ideal project for consistent, all-out use of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) technology as well as the most advanced calculation methods, for example for the machine’s aerodynamics. As the bottom line, the S 1000 RR is the absolutely ideal motorcycle for the customers of BMW Motorrad looking for new, unprecedented standards and qualities in the supersports segment.

Challenge for BMW Motorrad

To successfully enter the World Championship with a Superbike today, a manufacturer needs a production model with the right kind of overall concept consistently applied in all areas. The essential factors, therefore, are supreme power, a wide range of engine speed, fast revving capacity also over a long period, optimum chassis stiffness, and perfect set-up of the engine. Other features absolutely essential more than ever particularly in the top league of supersports motorcycles are simple and straightforward rideability, light-footed handling, absolutely outstanding all-round performance as well as safety features such as rider assistance systems like ABS and traction control giving the customer precisely what he needs. Developing the RR, BMW Motorrad has entered completely new, unchartered terrain. Clearly, this meant a huge range of new challenges and responsibilities for the entire Development Team, but also gave the Team enormous motivation in seeking to set new standards.

The specific targets in developing the S 1000 RR were therefore clear:

To achieve output and performance of the highest standard. 
To make the suspension absolutely stable, with top handling and supreme traction. 
To give the new machine that unmistakable, dynamic design of BMW Motorrad. 
To reduce the weight of the motorcycle to an absolute minimum. 
To ensure top quality typical of BMW . 

Unique against the competition.

Over the years and decades, the principle of combining a straight-four power unit with an aluminium bridge frame has been consistently developed and has become the dominating technical concept particularly in the supersports segment. The reason, quite simply, is that a motorcycle of this kind offers significant benefits in terms of riding dynamics, long-distance endurance, and straightforward production. Precisely this is why the new S 1000 RR also applies this concept with its proven fortes and advantages. But even while the S 1000 RR, in its concept teaming up a straight-four power unit and an aluminium bridge frame, may appear at first sight to have similarities with some competitors, the Development Team at BMW Motorrad has succeeded in enhancing the existing status of this concept in virtually every respect. As a result, the S 1000 RR offers not only a wide range of USPs in terms of technology, performance, and design, but also, through its particularly compact overall layout, clearly demonstrates the high school of European engineering in the supersports four-cylinder segment.

Engine

Alternator Watts : 350
Battery Amp Hour : 10
Bore (in) : 3.15
Bore (mm) : 80
Compression Ratio : 13.01
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : : 4
Displacement (cc) : 999
Displacement (ci) : 60.9
Emissions Standards : Meets Euro 3 Emissions
Engine Configuration : Horizontal In-line
Engine Immobilizer : Standard
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Requirements : Mid Grade
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 1.96
Stroke (mm) : 49.7
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 16
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

Performance

Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 2.48
Horsepower (bhp) : 193+200
Horsepower (kW) : 142
Horsepower RPM : 13000
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.48
Redline RPM : 14200
Top Speed (km/h) : 200
Top Speed (mph) : 124
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 82.6
Torque (Nm) : 112
Torque RPM : 9750

Transmission

Final Drive Ratio : 2.59
Gear Ratio (1) : 2.65
Gear Ratio (2) : 2.09
Gear Ratio (3) : 1.73
Gear Ratio (4) : 1.5
Gear Ratio (5) : 1.36
Gear Ratio (6) : 1.26
Number Of Speeds : 6
Overdrive : No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Chain
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual

Steering & Suspension

Air Adjustable : No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : No
Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.8
Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 46
Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork
Front Travel (in) : 4.7
Front Travel (mm) : 120
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Rear Travel (in) : 5.1
Rear Travel (mm) : 130

Wheels

Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Front Wheel Width (in) : 3.5
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Width (in) : 6
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : 190/55 ZR17
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 190

Brakes

Anti-Lock Brakes : Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.6
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 320
Front Brake Rotor Width (in) : 0.2
Front Brake Rotor Width (mm) : 5
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 8.7
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 220
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 1

Body Seat 

Adjustable : No
Grab Rail or Strap : Standard
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Height (in) : 32.3
Seat Height (mm) : 820
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Type : One-Piece

Body Work

Adjustable : No
Belt Guard : No
Body Material : Plastic
Brake Line Cover : Yes
Chain Guard : Yes
Construction : Standard
Exhaust Guard : Yes
Exterior Covers : Standard
Exterior Guards : Standard
Foot Peg Location : Driver and Passenger
Fork Guards : No
Frame : Aluminum
Front Fender : Standard
Front Fender Material : Plastic
Hand Grip Material : Rubber
Hand Grips : Standard
Heel Guards : Yes
License Plate : Standard
Lower Fairing : Standard
Rear Fender : Standard
Rear Fender Material : Plastic
Rearview Mirrors Folding : Yes
Saddle Bag Guard : No
Side Cover : Yes
Spoiler : Standard
Stand : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Tire Valve Cap : Yes
Upper Fairing : Standard
Valve Stems : Yes

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 4.6
Fuel Capacity (l) : 17.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 1.06
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 4

DIMENSIONS

Adjustable Levers : Standard
Capacities : Standard
Comment : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 183
Dry Weight (lbs) : 403
GVWR (kgs) : 390
GVWR (lbs) : 859.8
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Height (in) : 44.8
Height (mm) : 1138
Introduction Year : 2010
Length (in) : 80.9
Length (mm) : 2056
Limited Availability : Yes
Major Revision Year : 2010
Manufacturer Country : Germany
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
Manufacturer Type : Sport
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Payload Capacity (kgs) : 187
Payload Capacity (lbs) : 412.3
Rake (degrees) : 29.6
Revision Status : New
Service Reminder : Standard
Weight : Standard
Wet Weight (kg) : 204
Wet Weight (lbs) : 449.7
Wheelbase (in) : 56.4
Wheelbase (mm) : 1432
Width (in) : 32.5
Width (mm) : 826

BMW K1300S 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $15,550.00 
Bodystyle : Sports Bike 
Warranty : 36 months 
Manufacturer Country : Germany 
Model Year : 2010 
Displacement (cc) : 1293 
Engine Type : Horizontal In-line

VEHICLE REVIEW

2010 BMW K1300S
The interceptor. The athlete. Aerodynamic, avant-garde. Do you know of another sporty bike with this profile? A bike that develops such pulling power with 175 hp that it take the heat out of many a 200 hp bike? But a bike you can still take out on a quick trip simply because it has great everyday suitability? At the same time a technological treat? The reasons: 103 lb/ft (140 Nm) from 1,293 cc – and at 8,250 rpm too. With a throaty sound from a cool, hexagonal tube. With catalytic converter and exhaust valve. And with fuel consumption and exhaust emission values which would suit many a machine with half the dynamic performance. With this jet, the whole concept of speed moves into a new dimension. This in-line 4-cylinder delivers its power in such a way that you can almost feel it when standing still. That’s because within the engine speed ranges in which you move more than 80% of the time – i.e. the lower and medium speed ranges – it delivers performance from the first yard. The real thing. And in terms of safety features, this machine is unique: ABS as standard with ASC and ESA optional. And the extras are amazing: race through the gears with the automatic shift function, pure racing in view with the 2D dashboard. The BMW K 1300 S: supreme power with the sportiest of understatement. Why not try it out right away! Extreme power. Thrilling acceleration. Instant responses across the rev range. Welcome to the ultimate sports tourer - the new BMW K 1300 S. Its styling alone promises speed and performance. And with an output of 175hp and 140Nm of torque, speed and performance is exactly what you get. Your heart races with the engine all the way up to 11,000 rpm. And yet you remain completely calm, thanks to a highly practical design, outstanding safety features and a chassis that is a marvel of precision engineering. If you want to be the best, there's no room for half measures. The designers of the BMW K 1300 S were very clear about their aims: even more power, even more performance. The result is a machine that combines the excitement of a track bike with the practical features needed for long-distance riding on the road, such as the famous BMW Motorrad Duolever and BMW Motorrad ABS. The K 1300 S is also available with ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment as an option, allowing you to modify the suspension set-up depending on the load you are carrying. Conceived consistently as a sports machine, the K1300S has not only maintained, but in many areas even enhanced the qualities of its predecessor. As a result, this new high-performer combines fascinating and innovative technology of the highest calibre with outstanding all-round qualities and safety. On the road this means even greater riding precision and agility, even more dynamic power and performance, and, at the same time, the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of a BMW.

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Alternator Amps : 50
Alternator Watts : 580
Battery Amp Hour : 14
Bore (in) : 3.15
Bore (mm) : 80
Compression Ratio : 13.01
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : 4
Displacement (cc) : 1293
Displacement (ci) : 78.9
Emissions Standards : Meets Euro 3 Emissions
Engine Configuration : Horizontal In-line
Engine Immobilizer : Standard
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 46
Fuel Requirements : Premium
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 2.53
Stroke (mm) : 64.3
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 16
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

Performance

Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 2.57
Horsepower (bhp) : 175
Horsepower (kW) : 129
Horsepower RPM : 9250
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.35
Redline RPM : 11000
Top Speed (km/h) : 200
Top Speed (mph) : 125
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 103
Torque (Nm) : 140
Torque RPM : 8250

Transmission

Gear Ratio (1) : 2.4
Gear Ratio (2) : 1.87
Gear Ratio (3) : 1.53
Gear Ratio (4) : 1.3
Gear Ratio (5) : 1.14
Gear Ratio (6) : 1.02
Number Of Speeds : 6
Overdrive : No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Shaft
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual

Suspension & Steering

Air Adjustable : No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : No
Front Central Suspension Strut : Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name : Duolever
Front Suspension Type : Girder
Front Travel (in) : 4.5
Front Travel (mm) : 115
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name : Paralever
Rear Suspension Type : Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Rear Travel (in) : 5.3
Rear Travel (mm) : 135
Steering Damper : No

Wheels

Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Front Wheel Width (in) : 3.5
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Width (in) : 6
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : 190/55 ZR17
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 190

Brakes

Anti-Lock Brakes : Standard
Brake Brand Name : EVO
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.6
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 320
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Linked Brake System Front to Rear : Standard
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 10.4
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 265
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 2

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 5
Fuel Capacity (l) : 19
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 1
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 4

DIMENSIONS

Adjustable Levers : Standard
Capacities : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 228
Dry Weight (lbs) : 503
GVWR (kgs) : 460
GVWR (lbs) : 1014
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Height (in) : 48
Height (mm) : 1221
Introduction Year : 2005
Length (in) : 86
Length (mm) : 2182
Major Revision Year : 2009
Manufacturer Country : Germany
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
Manufacturer Type : Sport
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Payload Capacity (kgs) : 206
Payload Capacity (lbs) : 454
Power Outlet : Standard
Rake (degrees) : 29.6
Revision Status : Carryover
Service Reminder : Standard
Trail (in) : 4.1
Trail (mm) : 104.4
Weight : Standard
Wet Weight (kg) : 254
Wet Weight (lbs) : 560
Wheelbase (in) : 62.4
Wheelbase (mm) : 1585
Width (in) : 35.6
Width (mm) : 905

BMW HP2 SPORT 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $25,500.00 
Bodystyle : Super Bike 
Warranty : 36 months 
Manufacturer Country : Germany 
Model Year : 2010 
Displacement (cc) : 1170 
Engine Type : Flat Twin

VEHICLE REVIEW

2010 BMW HP2 Sport

The sportiest and most powerful series production flat twin of all time, the HP2 Sport continues into model year 2010 with the addition of a special Motorsport Edition.
The HP2 Sport Motorsport Edition continues to be powered by the familiar flat twin engine equipped with double overhead camshafts delivering 133 hp at 8750 rpm, but emulating the look of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory racers, featuring fairing, fuel tank, seat bench, front mudguard and engine spoiler painted in the BMW Motorsport colours Alpine White, Lupine Blue metallic and Magma Red. Outstanding race results are inexorably linked with BMW Motorrad’s flat twin “Boxer” models. So it is an obvious step to build a high-end version! The result is the BMW HP2 Sport: the uncompromising realisation of the 24-Hour Endurance racer as a road machine. 100 per cent motor racing genes, licensed for the road. An exclusive sports machine by BMW Motorrad for motor racing connoisseurs and 2-cylinder enthusiasts which puts racing expertise into serial production - with power and authenticity. With an incredible air/oil-cooled 133 bhp and 115 Nm - a unique performance for a serial production “Boxer”! 
The BMW HP2 Sport caused quite a stir with its race track appearances - rarely has a 2-cylinder flat twin bike caused the competition so much trouble, it even outdistanced many a 4-cylinder bike. In the last 24-hour race at the Oschersleben Speedweek, both machines entered in the race finished in the overall top 10. One reason for this performance is the DOHC cylinder head*, which is being used for the first time in this fascinatingly engineered enthusiast’s motorcycle. For all ambitious sports riders and keen flat twin fans a unique limited edition of 400 is now to be produced: derived from the paint finish of the Endurance machine, it is finished in the colours Alpine White /Indigo Blue / HP Red. As in the racing machine, the rims are finished in Indigo Blue at the front and Alpine White at the rear. Otherwise all the familiar specifications apply, including the material - leading to a sensational dry weight of 178 kg - and the impressive performance figures. In short: take the opportunity to put it away right now - or else use it for what it was built for and order a second set of rims for the rain tyres along with it!. DOHC = Double OverHead Camshaft, double overhead camshaft for each cylinder. With a staggering 130 horsepower, the HP 2 Sport features the most powerful Boxer engine ever designed by BMW Motorrad. For the first time ever, double overhead camshafts are included in our famous opposed twin cylinder motor, kicking out even more revs. Making the HP2 Sport even more track-ready is new Quickshifter technology, which means faster gear changes without having to chop the throttle or use the clutch. Add a fully adjustable Ohlins sport front and rear suspension, Radial mounted Brembo Monobloc brakes, a lightweight carbon fiber aerodynamic fairing, not to mention forged racing wheels and tires and a MotoGP-inspired cockpit that computes lap times and other racing data, and the result is one of the most advanced sport bikes to ever scorch the tarmac.

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Alternator Watts : 480
Battery Amp Hour : 12
Bore (in) : 3.98
Bore (mm) : 101
Compression Ratio : 12.51
Cooling : Air / Oil
Cylinders : 2
Displacement (cc) : 1170
Displacement (ci) : 71.4
Engine Configuration : Flat Twin
Engine Immobilizer : Standard
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 52
Fuel Requirements : Premium
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction :No
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 2.88
Stroke (mm) : 73
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 8
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

Performance

Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 2.98
Horsepower (bhp) : 133
Horsepower (kW) : 98
Horsepower RPM : 8750
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.34
Redline RPM : 9500
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 85
Torque (Nm) : 115
Torque RPM : 6000

Transmission

Final Drive Ratio : 2.75
Gear Ratio (1) : 2.17
Gear Ratio (2) : 1.62
Gear Ratio (3) : 1.29
Gear Ratio (4) : 1.06
Gear Ratio (5) : 0.93
Gear Ratio (6) : 0.84
Number Of Speeds : 6
Overdrive : Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Shaft
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual / Automatic Clutch

Steering & Suspension

Air Adjustable : No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name : Telelever
Front Suspension Type : Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in) : 4.1
Front Travel (mm) : 104
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name : Paralever
Rear Suspension Type : Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in) : 4.7
Rear Travel (mm) : 119
Steering Damper : No

Wheels

Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Front Wheel Width (in) : 3.5
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Width (in) : 6
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Forged Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : 190/55 ZR17
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 190

Brakes

Brake Brand Name : Brembo Monobloc
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.6
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 320
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 10.4
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 265
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 2

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 4.2
Fuel Capacity (l) : 16
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 0.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 3

DIMENSIONS

Adjustable Handlebars : Standard
Adjustable Levers : Standard
Capacities : Standard
Comment : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 178
Dry Weight (lbs) : 392
GVWR (kgs) : 330
GVWR (lbs) : 728
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Introduction Year : 2008
Length (in) : 84
Length (mm) : 2135
Limited Availability : Yes
Major Revision Year : 2008
Manufacturer Country : Germany
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes
Revision Status :Carryover
Service Reminder : Standard
Trail (in) : 3.4
Trail (mm) : 86
Weight : Standard
Wet Weight (kg) : 199
Wet Weight (lbs) : 439
Wheelbase (in) : 58.5
Wheelbase (mm) : 1485
Width (in) : 29.5
Width (mm) : 750

APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $20,999.00 
Bodystyle : Super Sports Bike 
Warranty : 24 months 
Manufacturer Country : Italy 
Model Year : 2010 
Displacement (cc) : 999.6 
Engine Type : V4

VEHICLE REVIEW

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 

A revolutionary project and a unique history of victories on the racetrack have come together to create the RSV4. A supersport with absolutely exclusive racing technology, developed around the 4 narrow V cylinder engine developed from the technical know-how that has led Aprilia to victory on racetracks all over the world.

33 championships, 254 MotoGP World Championship wins and 8 Superbike victories : over the last two decades Aprilia has become a modern motorcycling legend. The bikes from Noale have dominated tracks the world over thanks to the genial design, courage and extraordinary abilities of the technicians who pursued innovative solutions by experimenting, innovating and sometimes revolutionising technical schemes that seemed to be unchangeable. Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY, the bike that brings Aprilia back into the 2009 Superbike World Championship, is the product of this immense technical know-how. It is a highly technologically advanced motorcycle, conceived for racing and for this purpose designed and developed by Aprilia together with the marque's Race Division, the largest and most advanced of its kind in Europe and one of the most important in the world. Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY is a racing machine that, in line with the Aprilia tradition, follows a completely innovative approach in its design and construction. Its narrow V engine, the use of state-of-the-art electronics, plus its lightness and extreme compactness are only a few of the features that make it unique in the world. Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY is designed and built with the same philosophy adopted by the Aprilia race division. This is why RSV4 FACTORY is the most "complete" Superbike racing replica, ready for those who want to venture onto the track with a class leading motorcycle. The engine of the RSV4 FACTORY is the most innovative and powerful Aprilia has ever built. It is a super compact 999.6 cc 65° V-four cylinder engine designed for maximum power (180 CV), where powerplant engineering comes together with the finest materials and the most advanced electronic control solutions. Aprilia's engine, in fact, uses a Ride by Wire multimap technology, a solution that opens up new frontiers for engine management, with practically infinite possibilities for further development. Besides the triple map Ride by Wire system, a sophisticated electronic injection system with two injectors and adjustable height ducts are fitted. Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY is an absolute supersport motorcycle, the most complete bike available on the market for bike fans, and its chassis confirms this: designed for the racetrack, it has adjustment features that are typical of racing motorcycles. The adjustable geometry chassis allows parameters such as the position and inclination of the headstock, the height of the swingarm pin and even that of the engine to be changed. The construction technology is also motorsports-derived: the RSV4 FACTORY chassis and swingarm are made of aluminium with variable section castings and pressings. The components are the state-of-the-art in motorcycling technology: Öhlins Racing fork, rear monoshock and steering damper, Brembo monobloc callipers, forged aluminium rim

Vehicle Design

Creating the most compact, innovative and gorgeous supersport bike on the market: a tough and intriguing challenge for Aprilia's style department! This is how RSV4 Factory was created, a motorcycle that sets new performance and riding standards while opening new horizons in ultra-sports motorcycle design. Just a few simple and distinctive styling elements highlight rather than conceal the specific technical features of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory. Its frame and engine stand out as fundamental elements of the motorbike's design. In line with Aprilia traditions, the design of RSV4 Factory does not focus merely on looks but it serves technology and performance. Every detail has been conceived not just to be unique and beautiful, but also and above all to be efficient. The needs of the optimised dynamic intake system feeding the V4 defined the strong-charactered front, with extra-large air intakes that not only develop considerable overpressure in the airbox (approx. 35 mb @ 280 km/h), but also completely separate the headlamps from the bottom of the fairing. This results in an absolutely unique style, never seen before on a sports motorcycle. The look of the RSV4 Factory is absolutely original, technological and definitely aggressive. The triple headlamp cites the original Aprilia maxi sportsbike, that RSV that set new standards for sports twins in 1998. Smaller, lower and narrower than any 4 cylinder bike before, the RSV4 Factory's extreme compactness is its strength, together with an almost obsessive pursuit of perfect ergonomics (crucial for perfect riding control), which has always distinguished Aprilia's road and World Championship dominating motorcycles. In depth aerodynamic studies minimised surfaces without compromising the bike's class-leading aerodynamics. The spectacular, ultra-compact tail fairing is one of the most distinctive features of this motorcycle. The LED taillight merges stunningly into the tail, offering excellent luminosity. Even the rear of the RSV4 Factory is absolutely unmistakable.  

Power Unit Engine

The pursuit of maximum engine performance in a supersport motorcycle must be accompanied by a perfectly positioned engine in the frame. Mass centralisation, swingarm length and optimum weight distribution are ingredients for achieving the most competitive bike, together with the pursuit of maximum power and perfect power delivery. Aprilia engineers have known for years that a narrow V engine layout is the ideal technical solution for obtaining a class-beating chassis architecture that emphasises the performance of the engine. It is no coincidence that the RSV 1000 twin, launched in 1998, is still universally acknowledged as the sports motorcycle with the best chassis ever. Even the multiple race-winning RSA 250 GP motorcycles (5 world championship victories in the last three seasons) produced by Aprilia's race division have a V engine. Aprilia was able to draw from its extensive expertise gained in years of unrivalled supremacy in the Motorcycle World Championship; hence, when the time for defining the new Superbike came, after evaluating all possible solutions, a narrow V engine was chosen. A 65° V-4 cylinder engine, the only solution that could ensure unparalleled performance, enabling the outstanding chassis architecture that has defined all Aprilia racing motorcycles for the past twenty years.

Besides the exclusive configuration that makes the 65° V4 unique around the world, the technical advantages of the Aprilia four-cylinder engine can be summarised as follows:
Perfectly integrated into the frame, with optimal mass centralisation and minimised inertia for benchmark agility.
Absolute slimness, its overall width is comparable to that of a twin cylinder motorcycle, with huge benefits in terms of ergonomics and aerodynamics.
The compactness of the engine makes a very oversquare cylinder layout possible, using large bores and subsequently larger valves, helping the engine breathe more freely and achieve higher engine speeds (14,000 usable rpm).

The engine was entirely developed by Aprilia's Research and Development Division, aiming at offering record performance and ridability in compliance with the strictest reliability and quality standards. Aprilia's V4 design exploited the most powerful calculation programmes currently available on the market, resulting in a highly optimised engine layout. By slightly opening the angle of the V (with respect to a 60° V engine), the designers could make use of the larger space to optimise the inlet ducts and maximise engine efficiency. The RSV4 engine has class-leading fluid dynamics attributes that no narrow V engine can match. The unique timing system makes extremely compact heads possible (measuring only 250 mm high at the rear), especially in the area beneath the frame spars, which are thus much narrower than would otherwise be possible. The lateral timing chain drives the intake camshaft only and follows an optimised path for improved timing precision and chain durability. A gear pair at the centre of the cylinder bank transmits drive to the exhaust camshaft. This solution made it possible to obtain an extremely compact head in the exhaust area. The V4 is even more compact than the V60 Magnesium twin mounted on the RSV 1000 R. A countershaft dampens vibrations even more than in a 90° V engine. The crankcase is a monobloc configuration with integrated cylinder liners for maximum rigidity and consistent performance. 
Electronics of the Future
Aprilia's RSV4 Factory engine features full Ride by Wire technology. There is no direct connection between throttle grip and the throttle valves, which are completely controlled by a latest generation Marelli control unit. Each bank has a dedicated servo unit actuating the two relevant throttle bodies only. Hence the two banks, and subsequently the quantity of fuel injected, can be managed independently. While this solution has been tried and tested by Aprilia, it has never been applied before on such a powerful engine, thus opening up practically infinite possibilities for power delivery control. This technology immediately benefits the rider who, thanks to the triple mapping that can be controlled directly from the handlebar, can change the engine delivery mode and thus the motorcycle's temperament at any time. The fuel supply uses two injectors per cylinder: one injector is placed downstream of the throttle valve and a "shower" injector is placed in the airbox and starts working at high loads and revs. The technological excellence of the V4 engine is complemented by electronically controlled variable length intake ducts. At low revs and loads, the long duct favours torque and smooth power delivery. When top performance is required, the upper part of the intake duct raises, thus shortening the duct and leaving the engine free to express its full power potential. A butterfly valve in the exhaust further optimises power delivery. The transmission was also designed according to the most advanced criteria. To underscore the racing soul of the V4 engine, a cassette gearbox is used, with a multiplate wet clutch disc equipped with a mechanical slipper system to optimise engine braking torque and ensure stability under hard braking.
Lastly, in order to minimise weight, Aprilia's new engine makes large use of ultralight materials; all valve covers and external housings are made from magnesium.

Chassis System

A unique engine like Aprilia V4 could be nothing but combined with an extraordinary chassis that stresses the uniqueness of this motorcycle. Years of races and victories at the top level melts into a racing chassis implemented by Aprilia's research and development department, with construction solutions and adjustments that only racing prototypes can boast. RSV4 Factory reaps the rewards of Aprilia's entire racing experience. Perfect mass centralisation was a must when the RSV4 Factory frame was being developed. Everything was designed in order to achieve the best possible result, starting from the tank position (crucial for riding) with most of the fuel under the saddle in order to optimise motorcycle balance and eliminate any riding differences between full and empty tank.

Frame & Suspension System

In line with Aprilia race division traditions, the RSV4 structure uses castings and aluminium pressings that are welded to create a far more rigid frame than that of the RSV 1000 twin, which was already a benchmark. In particular, torsional and flexural rigidities were optimised in order to offer perfect feeling and control as well as the ability to handle high power outputs such as those of the Superbike version. Notwithstanding the higher performance, the RSV4 Factory frame weighs almost the same as the RSV, at only 10.1 kg, a lightness matched only by racing frames. The special construction technology also allows both the frame and the swingarm to show the natural and shining colour of the aluminium, which makes the appearance of the RSV4 Factory very similar to that of a racing prototype. Designed using the knowledge acquired during GP racing, the spectacular swingarm of the RSV4 Factory, like its frame, is made by combining castings (the internal part and the swingarm pin/wheel connection areas) with aluminium bent sheet elements (the external part) to form a very rigid but super light box section capable of minimising the moving masses, exalting the reactivity and sensibility of the motorcycle to the suspension adjustments. The asymmetric conformation, with an arch section on the right side and a reinforcing arch on the left, made it possible to implement an exhaust system with optimised internal volumes without penalising the rigidity of the swingarm. Here too, FEM modelling was used in the design process to optimise cross sections and thicknesses. The swingarm of the RSV4 Factory weighs only 5,100 grams, close to the absolute standard threshold for this technical element. The desire to offer the first four V cylinder "race ready" superbike in the world led Aprilia to find unique solutions that will hardly be found on competitors' bikes even in the years to come. In order to boost chassis performance and make it match the rider's style and wishes, or features of the track, Aprilia RSV4 Factory ensures a combination of adjustments that are pretty much infinite. The multi-adjustable suspensions, taken for granted on a motorcycle of this level, are combined with adjustments of the headstock position and rake (through interchangeable bushings), the rear end height, the swingarm pin height and - introducing a new capability exclusive to this bike - the engine position in the frame. Aprilia RSV4 Factory is the most highly adjustable production motorcycle in the world, just like a real race bike.
The Öhlins Racing upside-down fork has 43-mm stanchions and is titanium nitride coated to minimise friction. The wheel travel is 120 mm. Like in race motorcycles, the fork allows precision adjustment for hydraulic compression and rebound damping and spring preload. The Öhlins Racing rear shock absorber is equipped with a "Piggy Back" nitrogen canister and can be adjusted for spring preload, compression and rebound damping and length, thus allowing the height of the rear end of the bike to be changed to adjust the set-up to the different riding styles and tracks. The wheel travel is 130 mm. The motorcycle is also equipped with an Öhlins Racing adjustable steering damper.

Brake System

The front system is without a shadow of a doubt the best system available on the market. Brembo monobloc radial callipers are the state-of-the-art in racing braking systems thanks to their power, high modulability and fatigue resistance. The dual 320-mm diameter stainless steel floating discs are completely new and were developed by Aprilia specifically for this motorcycle. A rotor with reduced height and asymmetric perforation were used, allowing the braking power to be improved and the front wheel to be lightened by approximately 500 grams. The floating retainer is fastened to the flange with 6 pins only in order to minimise inertia and weight. The brake pump is the radial type to improve lever feel and response accuracy. The rear braking system is Brembo "Serie Oro" with 220-mm diameter stainless steel disc and two-piston caliper, with racing-type pump and integrated tank.

Engine

Bore (in) : 3.07
Bore (mm) : 78
Carburetion Brand : Weber-Marelli
Compression Ratio : 131
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : 4
Displacement (cc) : 999.6
Displacement (ci) : 61
Engine Configuration : V4
Engine Immobilizer : Standard
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 48
Fuel Requirements : Premium
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 2.06
Stroke (mm) : 52.3
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 16
Valves Per Cylinder : 4

Performance

Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 2.53
Horsepower (bhp) : 182.5
Horsepower (kW) : 132.4
Horsepower RPM : 12500
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.46
Redline RPM : 14000
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 84.8
Torque (Nm) : 115
Torque RPM : 10000

Transmission

Final Drive Ratio : 2.5
Gear Ratio (1) : 2.6
Gear Ratio (2) : 2.06
Gear Ratio (3) : 1.7
Gear Ratio (4) : 1.46
Gear Ratio (5) : 1.31
Gear Ratio (6) : 1.22
Number Of Speeds : 6
Overdrive : No
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) : Gear
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Chain
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual

Suspension & Steering

Air Adjustable : No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : No
Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.7
Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 43
Front Suspension Brand Name : Ohlins
Front Suspension : Type Inverted Fork
Front Travel (in) : 4.7
Front Travel (mm) : 120
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name : Ohlins
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Rear Travel (in) : 5.1
Rear Travel (mm) : 130
Steering Damper : Yes

Wheels

Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Front Wheel Width (in) 3.5
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Width (in) : 6
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition Forged : Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : 190/55 ZR17
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 190

Brakes

Brake Brand Name : Brembo
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.6
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 320
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 8.7
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 220
Rear Brake Type Hydraulic : Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 2

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 4.49
Fuel Capacity (l) : 17
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 1.1
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 4

DIMENSIONS

Capacities : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 179.2
Dry Weight (lbs) : 395  
Ground Clearance (in) : 5.1
Ground Clearance (mm) : 129.5
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Height (in) : 44
Height (mm) : 1117.6
Introduction Year : 2010
Length (in) : 80.3
Length (mm) : 2040
Major Revision Year : 2010
Manufacturer Country : Italy
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
Manufacturer Type : Sport
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Revision Status : New
Service Reminder : Standard
Weight : Standard
Width (in) : 26.9
Width (mm) : 683.3