HP2.........it's smokin' in the racing stakes

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Check out the dig the dirt video. I want one so much it hurts - got to be 3rd gear wheelies:)
 
Not much point having one unless your going to race it, even then why buy it when theres so many other bikes that can race on dirt for a lot less money?

:confused:
 
Whatton said:
Not much point having one unless your going to race it, even then why buy it when theres so many other bikes that can race on dirt for a lot less money?

:confused:
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But Kevin, it's pretty exclusive and very different..................for me it gets back to the Pre-GS......... ISDT (ISDE) theme of the late late 70's, with a reasonably lightweight boxer racer.

Positively svelte compared to the lardy Dakar racers

A hundred smaller capacity competition bikes on a tight woods course would be quicker.....................but for Open Class racing in the Desert sprint events, like Baja 1000.............it's going to be a flyer
Previously the Honda XR650R was the fastest on these type of events, with about 55-60hp as stock.
 
I can see your point and agree that it looks like tool for desert sprints Johnny.

But whats the point of buying one if you don't race?

It's a bit specialised :)
 
Whatton said:
But whats the point of buying one if you don't race?

It's a bit specialised :)
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Because it'll be a complete hooligan machine on the road - stick some 17" wheels on it and you're larfing:) Ouch, it hurts so much :(
 
If you have to ask why someone would want one - then you're obviously on the wrong forum.
 
Do you think there will be any at the Weston Super Mare beach race this year? I'd make a point of going if there were.

Mike
 
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I think if BMW found anyone who had turned an HP2 into a supermotard, they'd send a hitman to get you :D
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I will be willing to risk it.....;)

CC

:cool:
 
BikerDave said:
If you have to ask why someone would want one - then you're obviously on the wrong forum.
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I understand wanting one, I questioned the point of having one.

I'd like a Humvee but theres no point in having one.

Does anyone understand what I'm trying to say?
 
Cheesy Mike said:
Do you think there will be any at the Weston Super Mare beach race this year? I'd make a point of going if there were.

Mike
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Only if we split the cost and take turns in racing it :D

Steve B
 
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