BMW HP4 | First Ride & Review

Your eyes are not deceiving you! Thanks to JahsonicDC I was able to ride my dream bike. The 2014 BMW HP4 (only 6,000 made). I will own one of some day.
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Duke

[@650ib]

The HP4 is an amazing bike. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😀💯

[@DukeOfDC]

It lives on a whole other lever of awesome lol

[@jah280]

650ib, it was your videos that inspired me to find an HP4. Thanks for being awesome!

[@650ib]

That's so awesome man! I'm glad you love the HP4. We should meet when I'm in DC on July 16th.

[@jah280]

And yes, we should definitely meet up!

[@cohiba478]

From a fellow HP4 owner, I always enjoy hearing what people think when they ride one. Have had mine for 2 years now and it always brings a manic smile to my face, less pleasant is the heightened police sensor nervousness lol.

[@DukeOfDC]

It's still the best bike I have ever ridden, and just sexual to look at lol.

[@EEEBA1]

A great bike you have. Do you know if they still make them for 2016 and 2017

[@cohiba478]

They were a 2013 - 2014 build year run, 2015 bought us the duck billed S1000rr. I am keen to see if BMW will release a new one next year based on the the 2015 + S1000rr model. What interesting goodies will be in the bag for that - carbon wheels, frame and swingarm on anybody elses wishlist? Wonder if it will be called the HP4.1 lol

[@Boxer1250RT]

I'm surprised that no one asked if this is a good beginners bike ;)

[@DukeOfDC]

LOL! Love it

[@britishpeopleyellowteeth6071]

DukeOfDC is this a good beginners bike?

[@veetya92]

everyone knows it is

[@maximumbuilds8080]

A time old tradition to start on one of these, great for beginners someday you may be able to move up to a grom but a grom is probably to fast

[@user-gv6id1sy2i]

17 minutes of pure joy! 😊

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks man!! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@problopper]

It's really crazy that only 6-7 HP4s was allotted for India.. and I was lucky to experience one of those as the owner stays in my city..

[@monstermikemotovlogs4248]

"You hang up, no you hang up…" Haha, classic. Great video.

[@DukeOfDC]

Pure love man lol

[@jah280]

I'm so glad we got to ride out man! It was great connecting with you. Your Tuono is a beast as well btw.

[@FlippoPacino]

very sweet bike, man. im jealous! can you go a little more into detail how you liked the tuono, though? pretty interested in your opionion coming from such a good ride yourself.

[@DukeOfDC]

Jamil is seriously the man for letting me ride it!

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks bud!! Had an amazing time. I'm certain it won't be the last time we ride together!

[@jah280]

you're welcome!

[@jah280]

The Tuono is very different from the HP4. Power wise, it's all low end and midrange torque. The top end is mild compared to the HP4, but anything short of an H2 is, so no biggie. And you can definitely feel the (lack of) aerodynamics once you get over 120mph. It still has more than adequate pull. Handling wise, it's not as sharp as the BMW or RSV4 I rode earlier this year, but it's got great maneuverability and would be an amazing commuter ride that just happens to have 90% of the ability of a pure superbike, while being more comfortable.

[@jacobjabro6093]

Duke thank u for being such a great person and or youtuber and taking time to respond to everyone's comment not just like 2 or 3 but u take the time to do a nice and awesome comment to everyone I've never had a KZbin reply to any of my comments but then u came along and I appreciate that

[@DukeOfDC]

Dude!! I appreciate you appreciating it haha. It takes a lot of time, but it's totally worth it. I will keep it up for as long as possible!!

[@jacobjabro6093]

Thanks man your probably my fav. KZbinr

[@motojp6481]

I appreciate that

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks man!!

[@DukeOfDC]

:)

[@reapernevermore4551]

Literally, Artwork bike!!! So amazing. Happy Christmas DUKE!!

[@DukeOfDC]

+ATLUS이재원 hahahahah yes!!! Was absolutely Christmas for me :)

[@nihualcoyotl]

Pure awesomeness!!! Thanks Duke.

[@DukeOfDC]

You're welcome!!

[@eodaoreo]

You think it's got balls now? Let your friend know if/when he ever starts to get bored with it...replace the cat with Akrapovic's titanium cat delete mid pipe and flash the ecu. When I got mine done it brought the performance to an entirely next level! You keep talking about how it feels like Christmas morning lol and I know exactly how you feel. My 2013 HP4 got delivered December 29th 2012 on a 36 degree day here in NY. Couldn't wait to take a test ride though! Also the standard HP4 with the exhaust, forged wheels and DDC is a cheaper overall package than the 2015 & 2016 S1000RR's. What you get with the HP4 package would cost way more if you made the same mod's to the newer models.

[@DukeOfDC]

Hahaha, so I've heard. I'm an avid subscriber of 650ib who has the above upgrades and more done to his HP4 and it seems to outperform the new S1000RR in smackdowns. The real question is, can I handle more bike lol

[@stevensmith6413]

u won't get better I love my hp4 carbon perfect bike 👍👍

[@DukeOfDC]

We shall see what's next for me! The Tuono is actually up for sale now.

[@VeeFour]

sweet! it was good to see you give it the berries too, that needed to happen yolo. since i rode the 2015 RR last year it keeps coming back into my thoughts, and I just know that I'll end up owning one some day. Great vid buddy

[@DukeOfDC]

Yeah, these demo bikes have been great to ride, but I'm never allowed to give it the beans, so this was a huge improvement. I agree man, the HP4 and in turn the RR are just damn near perfect bikes. Idk though, I'm still quite interested in the S1000XR. Something about the upright feel and the ability to strap a bunch of camping gear to it and go anywhere is just epic.

[@VeeFour]

+DukeOfDC abdolutely! if I wasn't running two bikes (three if you count my track only R1) the XR would be squarely in my sights

[@connerwilson2059]

Great bike Duke, loved the vid! Keep up the great work, cant wait till the next vid!👍😄

[@DukeOfDC]

Thank you :D Bonus features video on the HP4 dropping Thursday!

[@connerwilson2059]

+DukeOfDC cant wait!👌😊

[@t0kk1]

Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. I'm so glad you got to experience that man.

[@DukeOfDC]

Such a special bike.

[@gunarslodzins]

That giggle thou ! :)

[@DukeOfDC]

Just couldn't contain my joy!

[@aw4592]

What a FAB bike and a GREAT review ... Whoop whoop :-))

[@DukeOfDC]

Woo!!! Thank you :D

[@evelin8312]

Soooo Beautiful

[@DukeOfDC]

Oh yesss it was :)

[@evelin8312]

+DukeOfDC I want to start riding and I want to get the EX300R pretty excited

[@DukeOfDC]

Eve Her Very nice!! Sounds like a great choice for a first bike.

[@evelin8312]

+DukeOfDC Thanks have to wait till I'm older. ughh the wait

[@balsara675]

buddy happy for u

[@DukeOfDC]

Thanks bud!

[@Spike116s]

I wish I could appreciate how amazing this bike is but I'm just starting to get into motorcycles. Regardless, it looks amazing and I'm sooo jealous.

[@DukeOfDC]

Soon you will understand the power!

[@MetYsJa]

im in two minds. i want an s1000rr as well as a tuono v4r 1100... very different bikes, but i am very keen to see how much harder the s1000rr accelarates from 0-200. the new tuono has plenty grunt, and probably more comfy for daily riding. but i dont want to be embaressed by my mate on his s1000rr between the green lights

[@845racingworks]

There are already 2016 Tyco BMW replica's produced by BMW as well as MotoGP replicas produced. Go have a look at the Tyco BMW replica, absolutely gorgeous.

[@DukeOfDC]

I'm sure I've seen them before, but I will definitely check out the Tyco replicas

[@matts.1758]

Gorgeous!

[@DukeOfDC]

Agreed!!

[@MetYsJa]

"Sweet baby Jesus, im going to poo my pants" hahahahahaha

[@DukeOfDC]

:D

[@thomasleitner6380]

If you had the chance for an affordable price would you buy one still today (10k miles)? I am now at this point :)

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

I have a COMP and it was 26 Grand got it from a shop in Seattle. Where did you hear the manufactured number of 6000 and was that world wide. BECAUSE. I have information that less than 200 of the COMPS in America. Can you confirm that. My reaction is the same as yours every time I ride it and the Vibrations goes away north of 8000 rpm. COMP's are getting more rare because they are track bikes that are thrashed and those of us that bought them for road bikes are keeping them nice and they are 20 grand all day long. The RR's will never have stock, the same wheel set or the brakes and the DDC is setup differently so the HP4 is a unique bike that is important for being the first to do it all. CHEERS !!

[@DukeOfDC]

Interesting, I was going off of some research that I had done prior to making the video. That being said, the bike I road had a manufactured number in the 3,000s and was a comp package. I won't be able to confirm, but if anyone else reads this that can, please comment to this thread.

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

Thanks for the reply.

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

My number is 5732 so I think your right because mine was one of the last brought in US. I cant believe that there are 6000 in the US mainly because of the used availability, so that number must be world wide. CHEERS !

[@ajithkrishnan2773]

Hp4 one of my fav😍. And also which is this place you was shooting🤔? Like the bike, the place also looks beautiful👌

[@gsgoinwest]

Your likes are fast climbing towards 250! Great review, like the enthusiasm. Your Tuono still sounds great too. Have you ever looked into windscreen options for the Tuono that would provide a little more wind redirection, without looking like a batwing? I bet the wind protection on the HP4 settles things down in the cockpit quite a bit. Thanks again.

[@DukeOfDC]

They seriously are!! You guys are so awesome! Thanks for the support :) The Tuono always makes itself heard haha. I have looked into windscreen options, but that's really just the beginning of what the Tuono needs to be more of a comfortable "daily" bike, although I have put 8,000 miles on it in the last year, so I still ride it daily haha.

[@gsgoinwest]

I'll be curious to see what you get for your next bike. I have a Hypermotard 796 and although it lacks in power, it's a bike you can wring out once in a while and it's a more forgiving riding position. Plus the Ducati motor is addicting. My aging BMW GSA has also been a great bike...BMW has some great offerings. Then there's things like the MT-09 which offer a lot of bang for the buck. The ideal scenario...have at least 2 bikes with differing qualities...if/when you can. Great channel.

[@steelfabric]

Another cool review. You seemed to leave the Tuono behind very quickly there at the end. Definitely a very nice bike.

[@DukeOfDC]

The Tuono didn't stand a chance!

[@ShamanWS6]

Lightweight wheels, good aerodynamics compared to a naked bike and another 40hp or so will do that... lol

[@DukeOfDC]

Steve C I would imagine the HP4 would have similar effect on many many bikes.

[@ShamanWS6]

Indeed it would. In a straight line it is (just barely now) the fastest bike around. And it sure feels like it.

[@Lonnie91a]

Rain mode is 163hp I believe and sport and race are 193. Hp4 also has higher end suspension than the new s1000rr. Ddc is the same though.

[@DukeOfDC]

On the s1000rr that is true, but on the HP4 in Rain mode you still have all the power, it just changes the throttle response.

[@Lonnie91a]

+DukeOfDC I own a 2014 hp4 and the owners manual says 163hp in rain mode and -5% throttle response. Sport mode 193hp and -5% throttle. Race 193hp and full throttle response.

[@Lonnie91a]

+Double Red_Rolex I've got 7300 miles on my hp4 and I can tell you that rain mode is not the same power as sport or race mode :)

[@DukeOfDC]

Double Red_Rolex I stand corrected good sir! Well then holy tits is this thing fast in Rain mode hahaha

[@agtronic]

@@DukeOfDC I have a 2013 and can definitely attest to there being less top end in Rain mode. A 40 HP drop sounds about right. Another fun fact, which is also in the user manual, is that over 100 km/h the ram air effect brings the power output to 200 bhp. I don't know how accurate that is, but I read it with my own eyes in the HP4-specific manual.

[@JJPalma-lx5yn]

It really is a beautiful bike. I thought it was so cool when BVG got one. I love all things BMW anyway. That laugh though! Had me laughing. Perhaps the stakes for the next bike have been raised?

[@DukeOfDC]

The stakes have certainly been raised. Only concern with getting one of these (aside from the rarity/price) is that I would only want to ride at 100+ mph

[@JJPalma-lx5yn]

+DukeOfDC I don't see what the problem is again? 😜

[@DukeOfDC]

Lol!

[@rocketsoda9188]

Hey Duke, you called the HP4's motor a V4. Too excited? I love it too, but they're so rare around here in Montreal, Canada!

[@DukeOfDC]

+Saajan Chowdhry yes, way too excited lol. I corrected myself in the video and stated that it was an inline 4 immediately after though

[@rocketsoda9188]

+DukeOfDC Yeah I heard after. Just messin' with ya!

[@jerryx2000]

so you prefer this over the RSV4? The 2015 BMW is in every sense better that the HP4, thats what BMW themselves said.

[@DukeOfDC]

I do. It was just more comfortable. Also, of course BMW says the 2015 is better... they stopped making the HP4 and would never admit to their newest bike being worse than an older model. That being said, the 2015 has more technological advancements, a bit more power on the top end, and the DDC suspension as well, but it just wasn't the same as the HP4. It was more of a feeling.

[@jerryx2000]

DukeOfDC is it the blue color that made you crazy ;-)

[@DukeOfDC]

I do love blue. Not a huge fan of colored wheels usually, but this pulls them off.

[@danielphaneuf3829]

Where’d he get that keychain?

[@CRen46]

Not a V4 note it’s an inline 4 note and it’s not a double bubble it’s a corsa windscreen. Other than that awesome vid ✊🏻👍🏻

[@DukeOfDC]

Are those little details really that important? Could you really have not just watched this and said "Awesome video!" lol

[@CRen46]

DukeOfDC remember your providing info to newbies some times so don’t confuse them. PS I did compliment your vid helpful criticism is helpful to make sure you make awesome content. Ride safe and enjoy 👍🏻👊🏻✊🏻

[@wescoleman1360]

Does dukeofdc go to Katie’s car show on saturdays?

[@DukeOfDC]

+2wheelbeauty the duke of DC does in fact frequent Katies on Saturday mornings

[@hp4p110]

where did u hear there r only 6000 build? u mean in america? and what brand r this side crash pads?

[@DukeOfDC]

Internet.... I plead the fifth.... the aliens told me.... mom?

[@MrDoomzy]

I’m thinking about getting a 2014 hp4 with only 2k miles.. I know it’s a 2014 but it seems like a good deal for 13k. What do you think?

[@DukeOfDC]

Is it the comp spec?? Make sure you get that one - don't mess around with the standard non-carbon HP4

[@MrDoomzy]

DukeOfDC msrp competition package, but is actually $14,500 and has 6.8k miles..

[@lukegieseke5142]

My dad has one of those

[@DukeOfDC]

Does he need another son???? lol

[@Miley-RayStewart]

Well as far as i know is as follows. The HP Models were and still are limited.The production scale was from 2012 to 2014 where the production stops. So basically you are riding a 2014 model or so beind "plated" on 2015. There are similar Videos of Rudi schneider and even sepp mechler (production Managers of this bike and the s1k series)telling the same. Like always the HP Version is a limited Version and BMW still has some in Charge that were produced but not like "just builded". Id like to copy the sentence "it will always remain a rare object" . The fact it is not this common nowdays is thae fact that since 2015 the top model of the s1krr has the hp4 stuff inside but it it cheaper and more developed. You basically can decide between buying something unique and to buy the best on stock. Most ones got for the ordenary RR because she simply is higher advanced. I do own an HP myself and I think the "old" RR simply is more beautiful thn the new one so Id never trade the hp4 against ny new RR NEVER! Basically both are way beyond most of us cn do without the help of the techs so .... I decided from the fiew and this makes the "old" look win for me ^^

[@ehsan83]

So how do you compare this to Hayabusa or ZX-14R ?

[@DukeOfDC]

+ehsan83 very tough question since I've never ridden either. That being said, I can imagine the HP4 is more of an all around weapon where the Haya and ZX-14 are straight line BEASTS

[@ehsan83]

you should try them. Horsepower wise these 3 bikes are quiet the same. BMW is logically more nimble and lighter than those 2 beasts. However where those two shine is torque wise. They have much more torque at lower RPM so the sensation is even crazier than the BMW 😊 Actually i would love to see your reaction with them 😂

[@geovaniolivas7373]

Holy shit, is that a Jizz machine?

[@DukeOfDC]

+Geovani Olivas the jizziest haha

[@tunedup3561]

Hey 650ib is going to be in DC sat u going?

[@DukeOfDC]

I saw! I've been listed on all those meet up things, but I'm going to be out of town.

[@tunedup3561]

DukeOfDC That's cool. Ok was just checking

[@Bubblelover13]

I have a HP4 and I live near the national harbor. Let's meet up for a ride

[@DukeOfDC]

Oh dang, about to start an HP4 club in the DMV! If I get one, that is.

[@Bubblelover13]

+DukeOfDC I want to meet up with you and your boys whenever you have some free time.

[@vgomezz7635]

Stop blurring the speedometer we want to know how fast you were going

[@DukeOfDC]

Never!! lol Go check out my Instagram if you're that curious. You will find answers there. Also, If you put out videos like this, it would be wise of your to blur the speedometer as well.

[@balsara675]

saw is the law

[@andruerendon159]

You've called it a V4 and an inline 4. It can't be both man.

[@DukeOfDC]

It was a simple slip of the tongue during moments of excitement. It's an inline 4. My Tuono was a V4, likely why V4 was still on my mind.

[@Daniel-jn9ys]

now compare the rsv4 and hp4

[@DukeOfDC]

Rather race the RSV4 ;) muhahahahahah

[@Daniel-jn9ys]

there ya go keep it in the family XD haha

[@mateusznowicki9638]

Sooo...is this the next bike? xd How it is against RSV4? How is the engine, Inline 4 vs V4? So jeeelyyy...again...

[@DukeOfDC]

This is on my top 3 list, that's for damn sure. They're difficult to find, but I'm making some progress :) It felt faster than the RSV4, but the RSVR was also still in it's break-in period, so I couldn't ring it out like this. The Hp4 is an inline 4

[@yeoldchief7711]

+DukeOfDC but if you had to choose,

[@DukeOfDC]

This... without question, the HP4. All day err day.

[@yeoldchief7711]

If you get the chance, perhaps you could review the MV Augusta F4. Even the smaller F3 is full of tricks.

[@mateusznowicki9638]

Yep, F3 800 please xd

[@joelfradiska3050]

From md would love for you to take a ride on mine and do a comparison

[@DukeOfDC]

What kind of bike, or are you saying you also have an HP4?

[@joelfradiska3050]

DukeOfDC 2016 r1 anniversery, bought it at the end of October with 245 miles on it and had it flashed by SBU middle of November.

[@DukeOfDC]

Very nice man! I've actually already been on that exact bike. You should check out my first ride video on it!

[@joelfradiska3050]

DukeOfDC Ok cool ill track that down.

[@SanandanDA]

In India this thing costs 51,250$. Let it sink in. I'm crying inside.

[@DukeOfDC]

:,( wow... talk about a markup

[@SanandanDA]

It's tax bro, I don't like it

[@DukeOfDC]

Not cool, India... not cool!

[@balsara675]

+Sanandan Kinkar tax sucks

[@balsara675]

+DukeOfDC it is

[@zindrickburns1647]

bruh you called it a v4😂 its an inline 4

[@DukeOfDC]

I was wayyy too excited lol

[@fritzkuhne2055]

its inline 4 not V4

[@DukeOfDC]

Wouldn't be human if I didn't have a few errors.

[@POCTOB1986]

хороший)

[@Ronlovesart]

all bikes seem the same to me :/

[@DukeOfDC]

+Sloppy Donkey what!?!? How can you say that lol. This bike is so much more!

[@Ronlovesart]

They all go fast

[@Ronlovesart]

+DukeOfDC they all just have different plastic and materials on it

[@DukeOfDC]

Sloppy Donkey -_- Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. I'm not mad, just disappointed lol.

[@monogee]

Who can afford this bike?

[@DukeOfDC]

Well, in the used market they are starting to come down to a relatively reasonable price, so I would say with an effective savings plan, almost anyone could own one of these.

[@jackburke2208]

Pronounces Akrapovic wrong... sounds like a child... goodbye