Supermotos
2008BMW HP2 Megamoto
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The 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto is a heavyweight supermotard designed for experienced riders seeking aggressive street performance and off-road capability. Powered by a 1170cc boxer twin with electronic fuel injection and digital engine management, it delivers commanding power with distinctive character. Best known for its unique high-riding stance, shaft drive reliability, and ability to bridge dirt and street riding in one unconventional package.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Power
- 111.3 HP (83.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) | not listed |
| Wet weight | — | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Upside-down front fork, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable | WAD upside-down front fork, 45 mm, compression damping continuously adjustable in two ranges, rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; Öhlins-central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels, rebound damping and compression damping adjustable | Forged aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for aggressive backroad carving and supermoto-style thrills rather than long-distance travel or off-road exploration.
- Built for
- A raw, boxer-powered supermoto oddball that blends BMW touring-bike engineering with a stripped-down hooligan attitude.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right bike for beginners, pillion-focused riders, or anyone seeking genuine off-road or long-haul touring capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Power
- 111.3 HP (83.0 kW)
- EPA Certificate No.
- 8BMXC01.2K2X-001-R01
- EPA CO Emissions
- 1.5 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6253 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1625 mm
- Overall length
- 2350 mm
- Overall width
- 856 mm
- Overall height
- 1095 mm
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 198.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 2.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular steel space frame
- Front suspension
- WAD upside-down front fork, 45 mm, compression damping continuously adjustable in two ranges, rebound damping adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Forged aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
- Front wheel travel
- 270 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 250 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 32.5°
- Trail
- 157 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Fuel Tank Material
- Plastic
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Dry weight | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg | 179 kg |
| Seat height | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 16 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW HP2 Megamoto?
The 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW HP2 Megamoto have?
The 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto has a Power of 111.3 HP (83.0 kW).
How many gears does the BMW HP2 Megamoto have?
The 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the BMW HP2 Megamoto weigh?
The 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto has a Dry weight of 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds).
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