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**Nelly** · 04-04-2008, 02:49 PM

BMW HP2 Sport - webBikeWorld

I was going to work this am and I saw this rather exotic BMW filtering in front of me. It looks reall sweet, the power delivery from it seemed brutal.
I was following in medium traffic in third gear. Every break in traffic the guy nailed it and left me for dead, I could see the front come off the floor in the first two gears.
I dropped down to second and kept my revs up and was able to catch up.
The rider then started to make progress in no passing zones and passing on the wrong side of central reservations. I backed off at this point because clearly the guy wanted to meet God before me.
Fortunately he made a poor judgment call and got stuck behind a lorry (semi). I just cruised past lol.
We both hit a clear round a bout togeather and I gave the FZ6 the berries, he was in front on excelleration but was bouncing all over the place. I managed to just keep it tidy and go round him on the inside.

THats not the point to "what I learnt today though". That new beamer is one quick accelerating bike.
However, I am still the proud owner of a 2005 FZ6 that can still hold it own.

Nelly

**wrightme43** · 04-04-2008, 02:52 PM

Gave it the berries ehy govner? LOL BMW bikes are cool, the problem is most of bmw riders here are a bit stuck up.

**reiobard** · 04-04-2008, 03:06 PM

Did you happen to notice if it was the boxer engine or the I-4 that they have? the boxer feels very strange to ride. When you rev a bit the thing feels like it wants to throw itself on the ground to one side...

**Hellgate** · 04-04-2008, 05:20 PM

That is one sharp looking scooter. I really like the R1200S too. The K bikes don't do anything for me, too long.

Neil did it look even better in the flesh?

Great story! I love it!

**jsteinb95** · 04-04-2008, 05:55 PM

Great story Nelly.

Nice lookin bike. I like it, but it is screaming for an FE kit!

**sportrider** · 04-04-2008, 06:19 PM

way to go!!! you did me proud!!!

trailblazer87 · 04-04-2008, 07:36 PM

HP2 has the boxter motor. The dual sport model is a screamin demon on open ground. THough it doesn't like the technical stuff at all. I would be afraid of tearing the motor up with sticking out the sides like it does. Lots of torque though.

**reiobard** · 04-04-2008, 07:52 PM

ok, i can see what bike he means now, the link was blocked at my work, boxer engines are so weird...

Bryan · 04-04-2008, 08:43 PM

Cool bike.. I'm guessing mine was cheaper.

**Nelly** · 04-04-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiobard

Did you happen to notice if it was the boxer engine or the I-4 that they have? the boxer feels very strange to ride. When you rev a bit the thing feels like it wants to throw itself on the ground to one side...

Yes it was a boxer engine, thats how I recognised it from the back.

04-04-2008, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,153 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	New Beamer left me for dead BMW HP2 Sport - webBikeWorld I was going to work this am and I saw this rather exotic BMW filtering in front of me. It looks reall sweet, the power delivery from it seemed brutal. I was following in medium traffic in third gear. Every break in traffic the guy nailed it and left me for dead, I could see the front come off the floor in the first two gears. I dropped down to second and kept my revs up and was able to catch up. The rider then started to make progress in no passing zones and passing on the wrong side of central reservations. I backed off at this point because clearly the guy wanted to meet God before me. Fortunately he made a poor judgment call and got stuck behind a lorry (semi). I just cruised past lol. We both hit a clear round a bout togeather and I gave the FZ6 the berries, he was in front on excelleration but was bouncing all over the place. I managed to just keep it tidy and go round him on the inside. THats not the point to "what I learnt today though". That new beamer is one quick accelerating bike. However, I am still the proud owner of a 2005 FZ6 that can still hold it own. Nelly __________________ "Some say he's a RGN, (Bsc) Honours. Some say he hangs around with Max Mosley All we know is, he's called the STIG". Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

04-04-2008, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,862 Rep Power: 68 Member #42	Re: New Beamer left me for dead Gave it the berries ehy govner? LOL BMW bikes are cool, the problem is most of bmw riders here are a bit stuck up. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

04-04-2008, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,155 Rep Power: 68 Member #991	Re: New Beamer left me for dead Did you happen to notice if it was the boxer engine or the I-4 that they have? the boxer feels very strange to ride. When you rev a bit the thing feels like it wants to throw itself on the ground to one side...

04-04-2008, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,930 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Re: New Beamer left me for dead That is one sharp looking scooter. I really like the R1200S too. The K bikes don't do anything for me, too long. Neil did it look even better in the flesh? Great story! I love it! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

04-04-2008, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Sugar Momma!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,196 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: New Beamer left me for dead Great story Nelly. Nice lookin bike. I like it, but it is screaming for an FE kit! __________________ My Gallery Custom Painted Metal Signs "You gotta listen to the way people talk. You don't say "affirmative," or some sh*t like that. You say "no problemo." And if someone comes on to you with an attitude you say "eat me." And if you want to shine them on it's "hasta la vista, baby."

04-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,650 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	Re: New Beamer left me for dead way to go!!! you did me proud!!! __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here.

04-04-2008, 07:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
trailblazer87 Curve Hound Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madera, CA Bike: 2006 FZ-6 RED! Posts: 421 Rep Power: 20 Member #403	Re: New Beamer left me for dead HP2 has the boxter motor. The dual sport model is a screamin demon on open ground. THough it doesn't like the technical stuff at all. I would be afraid of tearing the motor up with sticking out the sides like it does. Lots of torque though. __________________ If you catch me smoking, put me out

04-04-2008, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,155 Rep Power: 68 Member #991	Re: New Beamer left me for dead ok, i can see what bike he means now, the link was blocked at my work, boxer engines are so weird...

04-04-2008, 08:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bryan Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Bike: 2007 FZ6, 2004 yz450f, 1973 rd350, 1992 cr250, 2 Fat Cats, Trail hopper 50, 2007 Susuki 250 qaud Posts: 51 Rep Power: 3 Member #1759	Re: New Beamer left me for dead Cool bike.. I'm guessing mine was cheaper.

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