2008 BMW R-Series

WB10468038ZS70050

2008 BMW HP2 Sport. 1170cc engine. Only 3,515 miles. Excellent condition. Never dropped. No scratches or marks. Both the clear windscreen and original smoke windscreen are included. I added the mirror extensions and wider kickstand baseplate, but they can be easily removed if desired. The carbon-fiber bodywork of the HP2 Sport is partially painted in Alpine White, while the engine spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering and the lattice frame and wheels are painted in the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Blue. Three year factory warranty is good through June 21, 2011. $26,000 new. NADA average retail value of $17,465. Starting price in this auction of only $12,750. This is the lightest, most powerful Boxer-engined sportbike ever produced by BMW. The HP2 Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series production vehicles. Racing-developed dohc cylinder heads, forged pistons and redesigned connecting rods boost output to 130 hp and 85 ft.lb. of torque. Dry weight of 392 lbs compares to the Japanese liter-class Fours, thanks in part to carbon-fiber bodywork and forged aluminum wheels. Öhlins suspension and radial-mount Brembo Monobloc calipers are also standard. Six speed transmission, EFI carburetion, and shaft drive. 58.5 inch wheelbase and 32.7 inch seat height makes the bike more comfortable to ride than its Japanese counterparts (I am 6'1", 190 lbs and 54 years old and the bike is easier on my knees, back and elbows). Self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized fairings made completely of carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a dashboard similar to that used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with radially bolted calipers make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing circuit. The new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the first time, keeping the lower area of the motorcycle extremely slim for greater freedom of movement for a "hanging off" riding position. Another exclusive racing feature is the gearshift assistant together with the narrow ratios of the 6-speed gearbox to enable fast gear changes without having to ease off the gas and operate the clutch. This technology is offered for the first time in a series vehicle. If the rider actuates the clutch, the system remains inactive. The BMW HP2 Sport therefore always leaves the decision of whether or not to use the gearshift assistant in the hands of the driver. The first and second gear have higher ratios so that the gear increments are closer. This results in a lower drop in revs when changing up in gear. This configuration is also a typical racing feature that benefits the dynamic driving characteristics. The fully adjustable Öhlins sports chassis also has a Brembo monoblock brake system with radially mounted, four-piston fixed calipers at the front. Non ABS version. The BMW HP2 Sport runs on specially developed, weight and stability optimized, surface-milled forged wheels of size 3.5 x 17” or 6.0 x 17”. These are considerably lighter than conventional die-cast wheels, but have comparable high stability. The handling characteristics benefit enormously from the smaller rotating masses. The sports Boxer is really easy to steer on bends and allows incredibly rapid change of direction. The bike is quick, fast and just great fun! Within 24 hours of auction end, the winning bidder should contact me by email and make a $500.00 deposit by PayPal. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end and must be paid by bank cashiers check. If no contact or deposit is made within 24 hours, I reserve the right to re-list the bike, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this bike. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate. You can locate shippers by doing a search for `motorcycle shippers`. The bike must be picked up within 14 days of the end of the auction.