As an iconic and rare model that moved the needle for the staid, German brand, the HP2 Sport deserves the press it receives on the pages of RSBFS. Essentially a last-gasp effort to make the traditional boxer competitive in a world that included Ducati’s sublime 1098, the HP2 Sport utilized technology and innovation to create the pinnacle model of the brand. Massaged and breathed on, the opposed horizontal twin was good for 130 HP thanks to high compression, four valve heads, fuel injection and air/oil cooling. Carbon fiber was used everywhere, including the valve covers and throughout the minimalist bodywork. Traditional shaft drive was retained, but BMW incorporated the drive into the single sided swing arm of the Paralever rear suspension with Ohlins shock, saving grams on the way to a sub-400 pound weight. Stable under braking (Brembo Monoblocs) and in corners thanks to the Telelever front suspension design, even the motor was raised in the chassis to enable better cornering clearance.
2009 BMW HP2 Sport for sale on eBay
From the seller:
A very rare and collectable motorcycleConsider the BMW HP2 Sport came with every desirable component we’d all like to have on our own motorcycles eg Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension. To BMW purists this is the best, sportiest BMW ever and may be considered priceless. Most of the 95 bikes UK bound for 2008 were pre-sold.
Based on the R1200S engine, the BMW HP2 Sport gives up a claimed 128bhp at the crankshaft to make this the most powerful Boxer engine ever. The power figure comes from a higher rev ceiling thanks to a new four-valve, double-over-head-cam design and lightweight pistons and superb electronics. Put this all together and you get a punch-laden lump that will hit high 120mph all day every day – and sound good from the underslung exhaust system. Gear ratios are revised enough to ensure the front wheel will loft in first gear and keep the engine on the boil at the top end of the revs. The HP2 Sport is also the first production motorcycle to carry a quick shifter as standard – fitted in-line of the gear lever to cut the spark and fuel injection for clutch-less shifts.
The exceptional motorbike now surpasses my capacity to properly use its full potential. At 66 years of age, it is time that I transfer this mechanical wonder to a rider of younger years.
There is not too much to go on here, and the seller text reads a bit like marketing boilerplate – but good info nonetheless. There are few pictures, and it is unclear if they are all of the same bike. The seller notes “Level 1 condition, never tracked, BMW Dealer maintained” in the ad, but there is clearly a track day shot included in the pictures. Perhaps that is a stock photo showing the track potential of this beast, which is indeed quite high. The seller also includes a YouTube link of a review of the HP2 Sport model. The asking price for this one is on the north end of what we have seen recently, but due to rarity there are not a lot of current comps; the market will speak regarding the going rate for one of these rare boxers in 2023. This bike is located in Quebec, Canada, and the seller is asking $22,500 in a Buy It Now format. Check out all of the details here, and Good Luck!!!!
I saw this earlier. Looks like a scam to me. No details, and terrible photos.