Friday, July 24, 2009

The HP2 Enduro has a chassis which is uncompromisingly designed for sporty use.

BMW HP2 Enduro Chassis

In every individual component, BMW Motorrad underscores its claim to leadership in the field of innovation and technology, including these:

* WAD spring fork
* Air Damping System
* Tubular frame

WAD spring fork
The Upside-Down fork especially designed for the HP2 Enduro has a travel-related damping system which effectively minimises the risk of bottoming out. Both compression and rebound stages are adjustable, making the bike perfectly adaptable to the required purpose.

Air Damping System
Another innovation is the Air Damping System: a unique pneumatic suspension system which weighs just half as much as conventional systems but which provides significantly increased traction compared to other systems. It is maintenance-free and can be adjusted to continuously variable levels via the air volume in the cylinder. This means that the motorcycle can be as precisely adjusted to the size and weight of the rider as it can in compression and rebound. It’s revolutionary: both suspension and damping function by means of air!

Tubular frame
The lightweight tubular frame is based on the BMW 900 RR used in rally racing, demonstrating success with numerous victories. The design combines a high degree of rigidity with an extremely compact construction and prepares the HP2 Enduro excellently for the challenges that await it from ambitious enduro riders.

Conclusion: a chassis which will do anything you want it to
Optimum directional stability due to a 21“ front wheel and extended parallel swing arm, low centre of gravity and - due to various lightweight construction measures - a surprisingly low dry weight for a 2-cylinder bike of just 175 kg, as well as a sensible combination of innovative ideas and successfully established components: in the HP2 Enduro, everything is designed for impressive performance – both on road and off road!

Frame:
Steel compound tubular frame

Front wheel control / suspension elements:
WAD spring fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm, compression stage adjustable to continuously variable levels in two areas, rebound stage adjustable at continuously variable levels.

Rear wheel control / suspension elements:
Aluminium cast single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; unique BMW Motorrad Air Damping System

Spring travel front / rear:
279 mm / 250 mm

Wheelbase (in normal position):
1520 mm

Wheels:
Cross-spoke wheels

Rim dimensions, front:
1.85 x 21

Rim dimensions, rear:
2.50 x 17

Tyre, front:
90/90

Tyre, rear:
140/80

Brake, front:
Single-disc brake, diameter 305 mm

Brake, rear:
Single-disc brake, diameter 265 mm, swing-arm resistant

Dimensions / weights

Length:
2350 mm

Width (incl. mirrors):
880 mm

Height (not incl. mirrors):
1430 mm

Seat height:
920 mm

DIN unladen weight, in running condition*:
195 kg
* According to Guideline 93/93/EWG with all utility materials, including fuel up to at least 90% of the usable fuel tank volume

Dry weight**:
175 kg
** without utility materials

Maximum authorised weight:
380 kg

Usable fuel tank volume:
13.0 l, including reserve capacity of approx. 2.0 l.