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NICK HEIDFELD TESTS THE BMW HP2 MEGAMOTO
Wed May 07 15:30:00 CEST 2008 Press Release
Just before making his spectacular appearance in his Formula 1 vehicle on the site of the BMW works in Munich, Nick Heidfeld found the time to take a closer look at the extra special high-performance two-wheeler. The exclusive BMW HP2 Megamoto is an uncompromising, lightweight motorcycle, with a design that is reduced to the absolute essentials, and which is capable of producing the greatest motorcycling enjoyment on the road.
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Munich. Just before making his spectacular appearance in his Formula 1 vehicle
on the site of the BMW works in Munich, Nick Heidfeld found the time to take a
closer look at the extra special high-performance two-wheeler. The exclusive
BMW HP2 Megamoto is an uncompromising, lightweight motorcycle, with a design
that is reduced to the absolute essentials, and which is capable of producing
the greatest motorcycling enjoyment on the road.
Heidfeld: 'For me, the Megamoto is a fascinating bike. A really fantastic
motorcycle. Its light weight and low centre of gravity promise top level
handling. And it even manages to look special at the same time. As soon as I
get the chance, I really want to subject this bike to more intensive testing.
BMW Motorrad will now be giving Heidfeld the use of a HP2 Megamoto to take on
trips through his adopted homeland of Switzerland, to allow him to make good on
his wishes.
The flat-twin engine guarantees high-class riding enjoyment, with 113 hp / 83
kW at 7,500 rpm coupled with the low weight of 199kg - on the road. The
ergonomic seat posture, oriented towards the front wheel, the seat height of
890mm and optional ABS make this extroverted racing boxer suitable for use in
everyday riding situations. The upside-down forks are responsible for the
precise and sturdy front-wheel suspension, while the adjustable Öhlins strut at
the rear provides a spring distance of 180mm for a full-on road riding position.
The purist design coupled with elegant details such as the tank and lamp
panelling made of the motorsport material, carbon, as well as the twin
Akrapovic exhaust system, underline the exclusive sporting spirit of this BMW
motorcycle.