Sportbikes
2012BMW HP2 Sport
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The 2012 BMW HP2 Sport is a limited-run, track-focused sportbike for the experienced rider who wants something rarer and more characterful than the usual inline-four. Its 1170 cc twin makes 131.4 hp and 115 Nm, delivered through a shaft drive, while carbon bodywork and fully adjustable Telelever and Öhlins-equipped Paralever suspension keep the dry weight down to 178 kg. Best known as BMW's most exotic boxer sportbike.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 131.4 HP (96.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM
What’s new for the 2012 BMW HP2 Sport
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional anti-lock braking | Double disc. Optional ABS. Deactivable. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS. Deactivable. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a homologation-special sport bike, it excels at fast, precise cornering and track-oriented riding rather than utility or commuting.
- Built for
- It rewards a rider who craves razor-sharp handling, strong midrange torque delivery, and the distinctive feel of a high-strung air/oil-cooled boxer engine.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suited to riders seeking plush touring comfort, passenger-friendly accommodations, or any form of off-road 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
- 131.4 HP (96.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 3 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.7382 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1485 mm
- Overall length
- 2135 mm
- Overall width
- 750 mm
- Overall height
- 1163 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 199.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular steel space frame, front and rear made of self-supporting carbon
- Front suspension
- Telelever, spring pre-load continuously variable, compression damping, rebound damping and vehicle height adjustable
- Rear suspension
- EVO Paralever, Ohlins central spring strut, spring pre-load continuously adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable, vehicle height adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 105 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 86 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Optional ABS. Deactivable.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS. Deactivable.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- White/blue, white
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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Dry weight | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW HP2 Sport?
The 2012 BMW HP2 Sport has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW HP2 Sport have?
The 2012 BMW HP2 Sport has a Power of 131.4 HP (96.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW HP2 Sport have?
The 2012 BMW HP2 Sport has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW HP2 Sport?
The 2012 BMW HP2 Sport has a Torque of 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the BMW HP2 Sport weigh?
The 2012 BMW HP2 Sport has a Dry weight of 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds).
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