2008 bmw hp2 megamoto

Year: 2008

Make: BMW

Model: HP2 Megamoto

Engine Capacity: 1200cc

Odometer: 23082km

The HP2 Megamoto is far more agile, powerful and fun than you’d ever imagine just by looking at it and a million miles away from being a common or garden Steady-Eddie BMW. If only BMW made their sportsbikes like this, they’d have the Japanese quaking in their boots; it really is that good.

Unlike most BMW’s the HP2 Megamoto isn’t blighted with Telelever front suspension or ABS-assisted brakes. The net result of this is there’s lots of confidence-inspiring feel through the front end going into corners (which the Televeler bikes have very little of) and lots of braking power (BMW’s ABS always seems to chime in too soon). Not only this, if you fancy ‘backing it in’, supermoto-style there’s no ABS to stop you. Like we say, if their sports bikes were built like this, BMW would on to a winner. Supple suspension a soft seat and a tall riding position means the HP2 Megamoto is supremely comfy too.

Big BMW boxer twins are usually big on grunt but low on excitement, but the BMW HP2 Megamoto’s hand-assembled and blueprinted fuel-injected 1170cc motor couldn’t be more different. Although this motorycle still has loads of low-down torque and an immaculate throttle response for lazy, everyday riding the engine has lots of zing and a healthy appetite for revs, which gives it a very un-BMW-like wild side. The way the it pops and bangs through the Akrapovic can on the overrun is pure theatre. As far as supermotos go, the BMW HP2 Megamoto is very well appointed and extremely well built. It has a maintenance-free shaft drive system, which you never notice when you’re riding, as well as Ohlins rear suspension, a carbon fibre tank cover and an Akrapovic exhaust can.

A huge advantage of buying this particular bike is the subtle clean upgrades. Most noticeable is the carbon wheels which takes a good 7kg off the weight of the bike and feels dramatically lighter when riding. Rizoma handle bars and mirrors are super stylish and the load of carbon cover accessories keep this motorcycle nimble and looking sharp.

Has undergone a presale evaluation in our workshop and given the double thumbs up. Can be sold with NSW blueslip.

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