Sportbikes

2015BMW HP4 Carbon

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The 2015 BMW HP4 Carbon is a track-focused superbike for experienced riders who want a road-legal machine with genuine race-bred hardware. Its 999 cc in-line four delivers 190.4 hp, backed by electronically adjustable Dynamic Damping Control suspension and carbon bodywork that trims mass to 169 kg dry. It is best known as the sharpest, most exclusive expression of BMW's S 1000 RR platform.

Capacity: 999.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 169.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 190.4 HP (139.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2015 BMW HP4 Carbon

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Power	193.0 HP (140.9 kW) @ 13000 RPM	190.4 HP (139.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM

Other years 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail2%

Cornering98%

City riding25%

Daily riding20%

Touring15%

Two-up5%

Track99%

Best for: It exists to dominate track days and circuit racing, with razor-sharp handling and near-MotoGP-level power-to-weight performance.
Built for: An uncompromising, exotic carbon-bodied weapon that rewards precision and punishes hesitation, blending BMW's electronics with race-bred chassis dynamics.
Not ideal for: This is not suited to new riders, daily commuting, passenger comfort, or any kind of long-distance touring.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 BMW HP4 Carbon, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 999.0 ccm
Power: 190.4 HP (139.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 132 CO2 g/km
Torque: 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m) @ 9750 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 1.1266 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 49.7 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multiple clutch in oil bath, anti hopping clutch, mechanically controlled

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1422 mm
Overall length: 2056 mm
Overall width: 826 mm
Overall height: 1138 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 169.0 kg
Wet weight: 199.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.50 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting
Front suspension: Upside down telescopic fork 46 mm, dynamic damping control DDC, adjustable spring preload, electronically adjustable damping
Rear suspension: Aluminium dual swing arm, dynamic damping control DDC (central spring strut), hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 130 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 99 mm