THRILL SEEKERS REJOICE! BMW HP2 SPORT IS HERE.

The Latest Sportiest Boxer Arrives at U.S. BMW Motorrad Retailers

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... Thrill seekers rejoice! The BMW HP2 Sport
has arrived at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers. The same high-performance sport
bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place
finishes in last month's Daytona 200 is now available in limited supplies for
serious motorcycle enthusiasts. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder
Boxer -- customized to meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider --
has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes,
license, options, and handling charge).

The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the HP2
Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to racing,
that were never before seen in series production vehicles. Technology such as
the self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized fairings made completely of
carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a dashboard similar to that used in the
MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with radially bolted calipers
make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing
circuit.

The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the earlier
endurance racing Boxer is the brand new cylinder heads: each of the double
overhead camshafts (DOHC) uses a drag lever to actuate the valves that are
larger than those on the BMW R 1200 S. Further modifications, such as the
flow-optimized intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting
rod, help the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the
basic engine. A new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine
for the first time, keeping the lower area of the motorcycle extremely slim for
greater freedom of movement for a "hanging off" riding position. Although
designed for racing prowess, the BMW HP2 Sport does not forego the safety
benefits of ABS. A sophisticated anti-blocking system, specially adapted to
the HP2 Sport, is available as an option and is configured so that it can be
deactivated for the racetrack.

Following the BMW Motorrad Motorsport design, the HP2 Sport features white
lacquering on the windshield, rear, mudguard and side cover. The engine
spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering; and the lattice frame and wheels
are lacquered in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport Blue.

For enthusiasts who delight in racing technology, the HP2 is a dream come
true! Stop by your nearest BMW Motorrad retailer and order one today!

BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW
Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial
service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including
motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars;
DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in
Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW
Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant
for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sport Activity
Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through
networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30
Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales
headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff
Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at:

www.bmwgroupna.com
www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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