Friday, July 24, 2009

The 1200 flat-twin engine in the HP2 Megamoto provides optimum characteristics for sporty riding on winding roads: with over 110 bhp, and power which is available at low engine speeds on, is easy to control and which is maintained through to maximum engine speed.

BMW HP2 Megamoto Engine

Torque which is always above 100 Nm across a wide range – with a low centre of gravity for truly impressive performance. Due to the engine characteristics specially created for the HP2 Megamoto, the engine provides impressively high revving from standstill and enables the jerk-free riding which is typical of this model even at the very lowest engine speeds. The engine management system ensures optimum idling speed control.
The result is an engine which allows you to take on any challenge you choose.

Type:
Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin engine, one camshaft and four valves per cylinder

Bore x stroke:
101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity:
1,170 cc

Rated output:
over 81 kW / 110 bhp

Max. torque:
115 Nm at 5,500 rpm

Compression ratio
11.0:1

Fuel preparation / engine management:

* electronic manifold injection/digital

* Engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, Dual ignition, Emissions control: closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, Exhaust gas norm EU-3


Other engine specifications:

* Use of Super Plus petrol (98 RON), anti-knock control also allows use of Premium with 95 RON.
* No balancing shaft
* Significantly weight-optimised exhaust system
* Reinforced transmission output shaft