$50,000 for a bike is a lot of money. Kramer, a specialist race bike manufacturer, tried to pack as much as possible into two wheels: race-ready components, advanced electronics, and a titanium and carbon fiber body. Contains works.
The likes of the KTM Super Duke 1390, Kawasaki Z H2, and Ducati Streetfighter V4 have long been considered some of the best hypernaked available on the market, but none of them cost half a million dollars It was. So what’s so special about the GP2-890 XX?
Jensen Beeler, who runs Kramer’s U.S. operations, may have some explanation. “Until now, no manufacturer had produced a hyper-naked vehicle with a dedicated focus on the racetrack, even though the demographics have shifted more and more towards this category over the years,” he says. “The Kramer GP2-890 XX aims to offer track riders a motorcycle more purpose-built for this segment of track riding, just as our other motorcycles do in the model segment. The purpose is
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Announced at EICMA earlier this month, the GP2-890 XX adopts key components from the company’s track racer GP2-890 RR. Of course, the GP2-890 RR’s fairing has been removed, but it’s also added quite a few components that make it different from other track bikes we’ve seen.
Most importantly, it borrows an 889cc parallel-twin engine from the KTM 890 platform. In stock configuration, this motor is good for 138 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of peak torque. For comparison, mass-market hypernaked like the KTM Super Duke 1290 R EVO and Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory produce 180 and 175 horsepower, respectively. Both of these bikes go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.75 seconds and 2.8 seconds, respectively. The KTM 890 Duke R takes 3.1 seconds to reach 60 mph.
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Kramer added a race-spec camshaft, CNC-machined ports, titanium connecting rods, high-compression Pankl pistons, and titanium valves. Two huge carbon fiber ducts are used to bring in air at the front, while at the other end a titanium muffler connects to a stainless steel exhaust header. Wow.
An 889cc engine by definition isn’t technically hyper-naked worthy, but the GP2-890 XX definitely has the hardware to prove it. Kramer says the bike is “built for wheelies, not podiums.” We don’t really know what to make of that. So why not compete with it? So why would anyone buy a $50,000 hyper-naked track bike?
The GP2-890 XX is equipped with a rotomolded plastic fuel tank that doubles as the bike’s tailpiece and subframe. By the way, the main chassis is made of chromoly trellis frame. Its swingarm is made of cast aluminum and features a progressive shock linkage, the same setup used by the British Superbike Championship GP2-890 RR.
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Ultralight carbon fiber BST Star Tek wheels, a set of Brembo brake components, and fully adjustable WP APEX suspension at both ends complete the list of components. Flat handlebars and upright ergonomics allow riders to keep pushing at high speeds all day with more comfort and less fatigue.
Adjustability is key on this Hyper Naked, and just about everything can be adjusted: swingarm angle, steering head angle, triple clamp offset, seat height, rearset foot control position, etc. For serious track riders looking to squeeze every last bit out of their machine, this level of adjustability is a blessing.
A Mectronik MKE7 ECU with a 6-axis inertial measurement unit powers the bike and controls all available rider aids, including wheelie and traction control. The ECU can be adjusted using Krämer settings or custom settings. The ECUMaster ADU 5 has everything you need for track day, including a dashboard-mounted GPS-powered lap timer.
The XX has unique bodywork in contrast to its GP sibling, which is primarily made of carbon fiber. The air scoop and license plate are also made of carbon fiber. Even with 4.2 gallons (16 liters) of fuel, it weighs just 309 pounds (140 kg).
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This bike is the first to be included in Kramer’s new customization program, which allows buyers to choose frame and decal colors. With an MSRP of just under $50,000, the GP2-890 XX is expected to be available in dealers by Spring 2025 (Northern Hemisphere). In case you didn’t already know, this is not road legal.
If you have that kind of money on hand, keep in mind that Kramer isn’t going to mass produce Hyper Naked. It is likely that only a small number of units will be produced, so it would be best to act quickly.
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