BMW HP2 Megamoto Unveiled

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From https://www.motorcycledaily.com/

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Consistent with the evolution of BMW's image, BMW introduced the HP2 Megamoto at Intermot yesterday. The Megamoto is, in some respects, similar to an earlier HP2 model featuring the big Boxer twin engine, but further evolved for the street -- including 17 inch wheels and road tires.

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Featuring high-end components, such as Ohlins suspension and an Akrapovic exhaust system, the new Megamoto should be one of the lightest BMW models to feature the new-generation 1170cc, four-valve Boxer twin engine.

It seems like BMW are moving away from their boring image and making some pretty interesting bikes now. I'm starting to like quite a few of their bikes now

[firefox]

i actually like it
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[trevoriv]

Schweet

[hmmmnz]

looks cool,
they like there shaft drives don't they, i would have thought they would have lost it and gone to a chain for a super moto. but since its single swing arm they have hidden it nicely.
thumbs up bmw
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[colin1]

its odd
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[hmmmnz]

arn't all bmws odd
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[stinkwheel]

If that is the actual bike and not just a concept mockup, they'll sell thousands.

I like it.

EDIT: It must be a mockup. The back mudguard does not conform to TUV specifications because it does not extend beyond midway down the rear tyre. As such, they could not sell it in Germany

[Delvard]

From another angle. Looks great

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/andrewdelvard/2007_BMW_HP2-megamoto_F_03.jpg
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[lilredmachine]

It's amazing, i'd have one in a second.
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[ram_doom]

I like it!
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[pwntifex]

Very nice, but that can looks massive.
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[hmmmnz]

yep i think that'd be the first mod to happen a nice carbon can would be living there in its place
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[KevTM]

now that'd i'd buy. brilliant!

[shaun_04]

looks superb.

Is it just me, or has it got an exceptionally long wheelbase?

[CoronaBoner]

Yea I like it, looks different as mentioned, does look like a long wheelbase though
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[veeeffarr]

Looks absolutely stunning... Good work BMW yet again

[Zen Dog]

Very nice, hope it'll be at the nec so i can have a proper look.

Zen Dog
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[nrml76]

If you drop it, the cylinder heads are going to take the full impact. The GS style crash bars would ruin the look of the bike.

Whilst on the the subject of new BMW's, has anyone seen the new K1200R sport in flesh?
A half faired sports bike, with a relaxed riding position, shaft drive, single sided swingarm, and an inline-4 engine producing 165bhp sounds very good to me. I hope they have one at the NEC.
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[lilredmachine]

I have, it was at the goodwood festival of speed. It isn't as large as it looks (i sat on it) but it feels, looks and is beautiful. As well as brutish.
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[code guru]

well when i saw the 1st pic i said "wow i like it" but i never liked bmw bikes so this is a

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[Jack_Cheese]

Rather have the ducati hypermoto...

If only for the tartiness, and the desmodromic engine.

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Think the highland has it on specs, but 178kg dry is still pretty damn good for a beemer of that kind.

[Delvard]