Additional photos of this 2008 BMW HP2 Sportare available here for your perusal.
Loosely based on the R1200S, the HP2 Sport was the third member of BMW’s HP2 (High Performance 2-cylinder) lineup along with the Megamoto and the Enduro. VisorDown said it was “BMW showing what they could do with the Boxer engine if given free rein and they gave their technical boffins in the R&D department carte blanche and an open cheque book“, adding that”never before has a twin from Germany been so explosive or exciting.”
With 130 hp it was the most powerful production boxer engine when it was released – BMW wouldn’t top that number again until the water-cooled R1250 of 2019!
That output was paired with a fantastic soundtrack, BMW’s venerable Telever front fork, a set of powerful Brembo monobloc brakes, 2D GP dashboard, PVM forged aluminum wheels, Öhlins suspension, and a self-supporting carbon fiber subframe.
As the swansong of the HP2 family, the Sport is, in many ways, the pinnacle of fast R-bikes. From then on, BMW moved forward with its S1000R platform.
This example is VIN: WB10468028ZS70055. The seller is the original owner, he purchased it new from West Valley Cycle Sales in Winnetka, California.
The odometer shows 7,566 miles.
Maintenance:
Per BMW’s safety recalls, the seller had the fuel pump replaced in 2014 and the rear wheel carrier replaced in 2015. Following further trouble with the fuel pump, it was replaced once again in 2018. Over the years it’s also had all of BMW’s throttle map updates applied.
The most recent documented maintenance is in February 2021: BMW Motorcycles of Burbank installed a new Yuasa battery, new fuel pump gasket and o-ring, and a new set of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires with date codes of 4118 and 3819.
Modifications:
OEM tank bag.
Battery tender lead.
Not pictured: Yuasa battery.
Extras:
Factory tool kit.
Rider’s manual.
Repair manuals.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes three keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this BMW is offered on a clean California title with registration current through August 2023.
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