Nick Heidfeld Praises the New BMW HP2 Megamoto

Most WINDING ROAD readers will remember the video we posted recently showing Formula One’s Nick Heidfeld piloting an F1 car, somewhat unsuccessfully, as a demonstration outside of the BMW works in Munich. During that same trip to Germany it seems as though Heidfeld had a bit of time to fall for one of BMW’s newest motorcycles, the lightweight HP2 Megamoto.

The HP2 is the latest bike to carry on the proud BMW tradition of flat-twin engines. In this trim the motor makes 113 horsepower at 7,500 rpm, more than enough to power the 437 pound bike to stellar performance.

Heidfeld seemed quite taken with the motorcycle saying, “I really want to subject this bike to more intensive testing.” Just keep it away from the walls Nick.

(Click on the thumbnails below to check out some images of the HP2 Megamoto or through the jump to read the BMW release.)

Nick Heidfeld tests the BMW HP2 Megamoto.
05/06/2008

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.