VOL. 54 ISSUE 45 NOVEMBER 14, 2017 P101
(Left) A 2D dashboard offers the rider
vital information that is easily legible
even at full speed. (Right) Ohlins
suspension bits are fitted to the front
and rear of the HP4 Race, including
this TTX36 rear shock. The top-shelf
suspension offers impressive feel
and support, without being teeth-
chattering stiff.
(Above) The carbon fiber wheels
used on the HP4 Race are said to
reduce gyroscopic force by 40
percent, greatly improving agility
during side-to-side transitions.
(Below) An ultra-stiff swingarm
developed by Suter boosts rear
grip at maximum lean angle,
but also offers tons of feel to
understand what the motorcycle
is doing beneath you.
(Left) The heart of the BMW HP4
Race is a highly modified S 1000
RR engine, which is claimed to
produce 215 horsepower. The
top-end power is intense, but the
power delivery is smooth enough
to handle over race distance.
