The BMW HP4 Carbon motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, power of 193 hp (140.9 kW) @ 13,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW HP4 Carbon compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 136% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 98th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 64th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 26th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
About 9% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 45th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
193 hp — more powerful than about 98% of BMW models with power data.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of BMW models.
199 kg — heavier than about 26% of BMW models, or lighter than about 74%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
17.5 L — larger than about 45% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,056
2,193
6% below average.
826
877
6% below average.
1,138
1,199
5% below average.
1,422
1,497
5% below average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 307 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.970 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 969.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 193.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.61:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Power | 193 hp (140.9 kW) @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 9,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electroinc injection, digital engine electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-KP) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple clutch in oil bath, anti hopping clutch, mechanically controlled |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Upside down telescopic fork 46 mm, dynamic damping control DDC, adjustable spring preload, electronically adjustable damping |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium dual swing arm, dynamic damping control DDC (central spring strut), hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Forged aluminium wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 169 kg (372.6 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,056 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,138 mm (44.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,422 mm (56.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | 1 closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-3 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe and acoustic valves |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 1.1420 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 7 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White/blue/black |
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| Price as new | Euro 19845. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.