Nice to see this thread active again.

Anyways guys, just to let you all know- myself, wife & a BMW bike are right now in the European Alps. Due to limitations on time & my limited net access, I shall post my detailed ride report after I finish the RIDE next week inshallah....

^^Thanks.. This is one of my favorite threads in xbhp.

Hope to own a BMW some day... 2 wheels only

BMW Tutorial Thread Stuck on the Board

Hmm.. Confusing! Why use two different engines which are made for similar purpose I wonder.

Me not a technical guy, but from my little knowledge the HP2 enduro till 2009 had 'almost' the same engine as the R1200GS, whereas the HP2 Sport had the Double Overhead Cam design that has now found its way into all the 2010 R1200 series bikes. Also the HP2 Sport had some other gizmos like forged pistons, larger valves blah blah that is inclined for the racetrack..... Basically, it seems BMW positions the 'HP' (High Performance) and '2' (for flat-twin engine ) bikes more like the 'functional limited edition' version, wherein the HP2 Sport has a high performance engine, carbon fiber body work, GP style dashboard etc, while the HP2 Enduro, will also have a slightly more powerful engine than the regular GS but being a lot lighter than the GS/Adventure for off-road competition (I mean not the regular motocross, but things like Baja-500 and European cross-country championship etc).

As things stand, it looks the 2010 HP2 Enduro will have the new DOHC engine like the 2010 GS, but with some tweeks in its heads, valves etc. for added performance, but they may probably continue to add some more juice into the HP2 Sport for its race track performance

Hey Haroon, I was just wondering, does the HP2 Enduro have the same engine as the HP2 sports bike? Does it have peak power of 128bhp?
If so, why can't they use it on the GS1200R? 2010 model of the GS1200 has an increase of 5hp because of bringing in bits of technology from the HP2 but is that the best they could do?

Absolutely. BMWs & KTMs are built like a military tank.

Ha, ha, ha. Still willing to take full responsibility with the hope that Indian manufacturers will give some more consideration to bikers passions rather than just concentrate on their balance sheets...

Thanks diehard.

Thanks for the compliments Binoy. Jacketinde kaariyam maranitt illa

Such a nice information this is Haroon chetta... and thanks for sharing with us and the time and work you put for this is really appreciable...

PM=> Ente jacket enthayi???

man this is some gr8 information !! truly nice work enjoyed the pics and the details !!

Haroon, you just made someone HATE indian manufacturers. You are responsible for this.

*Faint* No wonder BMW's are a preferred continent hopper

Thanks DeepMahal


Thanks Thunder. Well BMW has been making technologically advanced bikes since 1923 & the legacy continues.... Ofcourse, it comes at a premium price. Way back in 1983 itself they introduced Electronic ignition & Electronic fuel injection on their bikes.

Oh Hussss.......

Its owsum to see those Fancy Bikes from BMW....When comparing these Stuffs with the bikes that we have....

Now i really hate Indian Manufactureres....Cant they even Deploy anyone of the Features wat these Bikes has it it...???

Very informative.. thanks Haroon

Thanks NANOtechnology & sabret00the.
Always my pleasure to share.