Well I'm just trying to see what everyone would like to see on a 2014 bike or what improvements you could think of for the HP4..
Trying to get a idea of what could be in the future. mainly because i had to pass up on a HP4 comp and im super bummed about it. so hopefully 2014 brings something badass.
I was thinking, ohlins DDC, more horsepower, different colors.
do you think the 2014 will still be numbered or will it be readily available.
They will be numbered. If it is an HP4, there will be no changes - the HP4 as it is now, is meant to be a production run that spans the 2013 to 2014 season. Final numbers have not been determined but someone at head office has to decide the balance of profit/demand vs. diluting their claims of exclusivity. If there are major changes, that would make it an HP5; and they have never released two HP bikes in close succession (i.e. there are usually a few model years in between). It is meant to be a limited production model. Just like the HP2, etc.
The above applies to all HP4's, with or without the Competition package. And to my knowledge, they did not make specific claims that the Competition package was an add on in a limited quantity...it is an option that any buyer could theoretically pre-order. However, without pre-order, the bias is 1/4 to 1/3 shipped with Comp. package to 2/3 to 3/4 without the Comp. package.
Total numbers will be in the ball-park of 2400 plus or minus - who knows?
The most expensive features of which are blue paint on the rims (approx. 1500 if done after-market by dealer) and very long carbon belly pan ($ 1700-2000 plus labour). Main differences are aesthetic - the motor, suspension, exhaust, wheel alloy/weight are identical.
I wish BMW would either add a way to reset the silly service reminder or remove it all together. It would be great to be able to do an oil change without a computer.
I hope they change nothing...I'm tired of loosing money trying to keep up! I just sold my 12 motorsports....3 months after I bought it....they make the
HP4 I do wish the bike would have made 10-15 more HP....since we all know it can via electronics....
Include the front suspension sensor and design the rad to accomodate it so it can go lock to lock. More adjustibility in the suspension from the factory, and a included Akrapovic cat delete Y-pipe for track use.
It won't be changed next year. But I wish it had a rad gaurd an led/hid headlights. They really skimped on them compared to their automobiles.
Both should have been part of the bike from the factory.
Less weight, more power, linear rate springs on full Ohlins with updated DDC, latest gen Brembo Monoblocks with ONE piece pads not padlets, 1/4 turn throttle, full titanium Akrapovic with bypass pipe included, Even lighter wheels, 90 degree valve stems.....
HID lights all around, integrated brake light, shorter exhaust ( option ) your choice of color ( Any ) and since Bmw is the pioneer of so many gadgets on this bike might as well add in an option for a fully automatic tranny, still with the same 4 levels of the riding mode... Honestly tho the bike is a masterpiece we are all just nit picking now
Make OEM suspension spring options available for those of us that aren't the ideal weight immediately.
If the bike / DDC is popular enough, aftermarket manufacturers will clone / improve on the OEM options. But right now, I'm looking at a $27k bike most people are afraid to touch
Ditto. This would be nice to just order it with the correct springs if it's a preorder. Doesn't cost BMW anything and saves the customer ~$800.00 (US), and a big headache.
Better headlights , 200+hp , more tire options, fix the false neutral issues, ( which isn't exceptable on a 16,000 bike let alone a 25,000$ bike) ,a more comfortable rear seat ( my girl loves to ride and I shouldn't have had to pay 100$+ to make the seat comfortable)
YEP-The HP4 is a limited edition motorcycle. BMW will build 2500-4200 units (depending on demand) in standard or competition form. Then, that's it. It's not a model line that will continue and change year to year. If there's something that you don't like (springs, quick shifter, brakes, headlights) you will have to modify it yourself. I would have thought most people knew this when they ordered one.
Things I would like the false neutral problem fix ,is been a problem on the s1000rr since 2010,I would like it to have real race ohlins suspension,full unrestricted power,factory laptimer included with full race arrow titanium exhaust and this color would be bad ass
and a lower price would make me 'upgrade' this year
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