2017 BMW HP4 Race onboard at COTA
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- It’s another new-bike ride with Zack! We know you’ve probably already binged on European coverage of this bike, but when we had an opportunity to ride the bike we made sure Zack brought along his camera and took you along for the ride. As usual, please feel free to suggest a bike you want to see featured here. If we get enough comments, we’ll try to get him on that one next.
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The BMW HP4 Race is what dreams are made of-and not the grown-up kind of dreams, where your checkbook is balanced and your Christmas shopping is finished early. I’m talking about crazy, adolescent dreams. Building vehicles out of Legos and imagining impossible feats: “It flies and can go underwater and has 900 horsepower!” That’s kind of what it feels like to spool up the HP4 Race’s 215 hp
BMW engineers started with the already potent S1000RR, a showroom thunderbolt that has all but ended the race for the most powerful superbike. The HP department in Bavaria breathed on the engine with a race-level tune, full exhaust, and squeezed even more juice out of the same 999cc. BMW claims 215 hp from the HP4 Race (16 more than the 199 claimed from the S1000RR). The chassis got even more exotic treatment-replacing the aluminum twin-spar frame with one made from carbon fiber. That saves 9 pounds alone, and combined with carbon wheels, bodywork, a special swingarm, plus the fact that there are no lights, blinkers, or street equipment, the HP4 Race shed around 80 pounds. BMW claims it weighs 378 pounds ready to ride (as opposed to the S1000RR’s 458 pounds).
The costs of the bike are staggering too. It’s safe to say that $78,000 is a lot to pay for a motorcycle, but in speaking with the project leader for the HP4 Race I learned that BMW spends an awful lot on each bike. He explained that the fork from Öhlins is about $12,500, the shock is $3,500, the wheels are about $4,500 a set, the brake calipers from Brembo are $5,000, and the swingarm from Suter is $17,000. So more than $42,000 invested and that’s without a frame, engine, dash, or bodywork.
We know from measuring the S1000RR on our scales and dyno that the numbers are realistically around 472 pounds and between 180 and 185 hp. Still, if you apply the same error factor to the HP4 Race numbers it’s still a sub-400-pound machine with nearly 200 hp at the wheel. And that starts to explain why it almost wheelied over on the back straight at COTA-at the top of fifth gear. Even as silly as those Lego vehicles I made were, and how horrifying they would have been to use, riding the HP4 Race was definitely more a dream than anything.
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This bike by the numbers:
Base Price: $78,000
Displacement: 999cc
Claimed Wet Weight: 378 lbs (171.4 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gal (17.5 L)
Seat Height: 32.1 / 33.3 in. (816 / 846 mm)
Claimed Power: 215 @ 13,900 rpm
Claimed Torque: 88 lb.-ft. @ 10,000 rpm
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I freaking ♥️♥️♥️ that bike! Nice seeing you Rip that bike Zack! 💪💪💪💯
650ib When are you adding one to the stable ib?
Dexter Jackson money motorcycle shop
This bike still has the crown for litter bikes. Seen one at long beach bmw and. Until you see in person dont understand
This lap reminded me or the footage of the HP4 Race from the isle of man TT this year ... just a amazing package
DukerBoy nothing in life come close to to peter hickman beating on that thing on a parade lap at the isle of man ❤️❤️❤️❤️🚀🚀🚀🚀😎😎😎
Amazing bike! The audio was excellent in this video as well
This is peak Zack Courts right here. Absolutely love it and everything you guys do.
Casual wheelie all the way down the start finish straight nbd hahaha. You're awesome, Zack.
Feels like an MC commuting episode until... "let's light the fuse"
Your reaction was more eloquent than any description or rote listing of specs ever could be. Bikes are all about how they feel and it was obvious that this one feels damn fine. That, Sir, is a damn fine "commute. "
The sight of that cockpit wheelieing down the straight as you approach the first hairpin while shifting up just tickled my testicles like only motorcycling can do. Having been on track it's the kind of thrill that nothing else can provide.
I got everything that I needed from the bike purely based on Zack's screams, squeals, and holy craps. No commentaries needed.
This video, is amazing! Love the sound of that bike, and the look!
Great job being able to talk and rip a couple of laps first time out on that beast. what a bike!
Probably would've shit my pants and died. I got sweaty palms from watching this, amazing ride Zack!
Very skilled rider! You guys are very lucky to have Zack. Amazing motorcycle, the ultimate track beast
One of the most powerful bikes , one day just one day I’ll ride this bike remember that
I love how high pitched he gets after lighting the fuse
3:20 by your woohhh aahhh sounds, we know you're having fun with this beast man, lucky for the guy/owner who have this in our country because there's only 1 unit available here AFAIK
I love all the yelps and screams that was awesome
This is how you ride the ultimate bike. Can't wait to ride one.
u got one, I have but not ridden it yet..... can't wait sexy to look at
great video. I was at COTA for the double RR event but only got to see the bike but not ride it. Thanks for the review.
I love everything about the way you ride...my heart is pounding while I am laughing lolololol!!!
You have amazing skills Zack!! Wow! Great review!!
Would you recommend the hp4 for a new rider🙈
Collin Mac too underpowered,and h2r would be a better option
hahahahaha
Sure if you have the money, go ! New rider means nothing if you learn and work on your riding skill. You can be a very good rider in a few months if you learn with good teachers.
nah dude. Get a Turbo Supercharged Nitrous ZX 14R
Go for a pulsar 200 ns 😂
Love how cool you stay even with all that happening. Very cool video.
This is on my bucket list
Lol those shrieks of elation on the long straight...told me everything i needed to know
Awesome video my Brudda the best one I've seen so far u rode the hell out of it
"Let's light the fuse...whoo(×3)...o my God...holy crap"
...🤣 fuckin golden luv's it..luv ur review bud, cheers.
Perfect camera position.
I felt so happy see'ing you so happy
Must have felt like a dream🤘
Was really suprised that my company worked on that hell of a bike 🙂🙂
Holy crap that thing looked like fun! Good thing Zach had a few Valium with his chamomile tea before that ride or he might have really adrenalined out!
Who would have thought a few years ago that BMW would make such a bike today! BMW motorcycles were considered motorcycles for old ! 😜✌🏽
Your first review where I wish I was you :) I'm buying a lotto ticket today wish me luck.
Darrell good luck sir
Amazing ride, im surprised you could talk while on that beast, love the vlogs
This video is so intense, i was ducking behind the screen on the straights. :D
What’s intermediate setting? That wasn’t full on power??? Wow! Super nice!!!
Such an awesome bike!! Thanks for the video.
Best video ever. Thank you!
First time I've heard ZC have a little 'oh shit" in his voice. 5th gear power on wheelie will do that to you.
so amazing hp4 race
Circuit in the game😁
Zack, Why are you wearing an "on two wheels" T-shirt when you were not on two wheels for most of the Video? Cool dude! Thanks for the ride. I doubt I could pull those corners even if I got to ride an HP4.
Wow!! That so cool. HP4👍👍
EVIL BAD ASS BIKE
Great video :)
oh hell yeah! I was feeling sad about traction control and then zack turned it off :D
INSANE!!!!!!
that wheelie though 7:05
Add lightness.
Power I'm sure is good way up top, but it's not even approaching H2R power (obviously). Makes me wonder about the Suter MMX500 which has a power-to-weight ratio much much greater than the HP4 Race. Reliability? Cost? Whatever I guess, but it's a 2-stroke V4 that's barely more heavy than some dirtbikes and 195 hp.
I personally like the 1290 SDR for the fact it yanks out of the hole so ridiculously hard.
Loved it!!!🙌🏽
Lack of wheelies tells me we still have not seen the true power of this HP4 😁
Incredible!
nice bike , i like it 😊
Well...someone was having fun. 😂👍
Zack you don’t let anyone else in Motor Cyclist magazine ride these new Primo Super Bikes.
Damn son that’s awesome
Amazing
Do a side-by-side comparison of hp4 race and 1299 superleggera... I know they are different categories but still
Zack Courts 😬
Have you guys tested that rsv21? I think it's called? The one on Honda's site that costs like $180'000? Be cool to see a series where you guys talk about high priced collector models like that. Go over the cost vs. what you get and if there is anything special you get when you buy one, does it come with a certificate or some kind of interview like when you buy a ford gt..be a cool series even if there aren't too many to talk about. Could call it The Dream Series..
one lucky guy :x
your woohoo says it all
wow thats a fast machine.
*_CAN'T STOP DROOLING_*
would this be good as a beginner bike?
That must have been fun! Now take the h2 sx to the track 😂
And the people laughed when I said the 17 honda cbr100rrr sp wanted to come up in 4th. Well here's 5th for you! on a lighter and slightly more powerful bike.
CBR is APESHIT BATSHIT CRAZY! HP4 IS INSANE APESHIT BAT SHIT WTFBBQ! LOL OMG WUT?
3:13 Do you know how to ride a uni-cycle? LOL WUT? BLAST OFF!
Mind you he was short shifting.
Have nice day.
Welcome to Austin.
amazing !!
Man just be honest, did you scared while driving?
What if Hp4 race, install with turbocharge same like h2r? Is it possible .
Hell yeah! Yes its a really expensive bike but its also meant to be BEATEN ON!
COTA,That's "Marquez Teritory" 😃
man, 7:03 is stunnig. I laugh myself to the bones sit in my chair just wonder how you feel!
love it :)))))))))
But is it worth the 100,000 dollar price tag??
bmw speed the king 👍
what is top speed of this bike??
Now please CF all BMW lines.
Can you put Zack on the Panigale V4? :O
where do we see the kph/ mph?
Wooh
forgive me for a being an idiot, but does this console not show speed?
it does not, and you are not an idiot, this bike is track only so it shows what the rider cares about, which isn't the speed.
Why bmw not win in wsbk?
Best bmw vs best Aprilia ??? Thoughts anyone ?
is the frame all percent carbon? or just one of those corny carbon covers you get off ebay?
KoG GoK 100% carbon
I don´t think a 80,000$ bike uses corny covers from ebay...The frame is in carbon indeed.
KoG GoK "all percent"?
Yes full carbon frame, and rear frame and wheels etc...
www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/april/bmw-hp4-race-revealed/
usually when i watch a interesting video and have a question i ask it. i dont google everything and pretend to know everything there is to know about everything over the internet.
How much is the s1000rr ?? New
Here in Germany its about 17.650€ thats about 20.000$ and a bit more i guess :)
carbon this carbon that thats a huge bill to pay darlin if the bike goes down
Damn its scary
Just think he was also only in intermediate mode.
To much bike for me 😬 Looks amazing though.
Good
I wonder why Ari never being the one to test ride these new bikes.. does he crashed too much or something?
Liongky Nugraha Dumb comment
HFR83 which part?
Liongky Nugraha The insult to Ari
HFR83 who the fuck is insulting Ari? I know that He's a very fast rider, that's why I wonder why motorcyclist never send him to test new superbikes on the track. I wonder if he's deemed too dangerous because he's so fast and is likely to be a very aggressive rider.
Liongky Nugraha Easy there thug life. It came off as disrespectful
I think you meant...Marc Marquez since he's won every MotoGP race at COTA!
Why Zach gets all the fun?.
Apparently he's got more track racing experience than Ari, so he got the job.
You'll never hear a man giggle and scream like that during sex.
I giggled like a school girl through this whole video and then full on belly laughed at the full front stretch wheelie at the end. Bravo Zach. I need to sell a child now.
I think BMW should participate in MotoGP. Btw, can you imagine how Marc Marquez dominate this tricky circuit. It's a narrow tight U turn after 200+ mph (300+ kmh). Dang!
They already did.Under named Suzuki.
@@farizfansuri495 what do you mean, tell me
Just watching that was exhilarating! You guys have the best jobs ever
Damn, that was awesome, I got tingles from just the sound alone
I love how honest and straightforward your videos are. Your joy for riding really shows through. Keep up the good work.