“When we looked around the paddocks we were going to, we noticed that a little over 10% of the motorcycles on track were large-displacement naked models, which is an interesting trend developing in the industry,” explained Jensen Beeler, CEO of Krämer Motorcycles USA. With that observation in mind, German-based specialty manufacturer Krämer launched the “Double-X” at EICMA on Tuesday morning.
Built for wheelies, not podiums, the Krämer GP2-890 XX focuses on the exhilaration of riding a thoroughbred motorcycle on the race track, rather than shedding every tenth of a second from a lap time, adds Beeler. “Until now, no manufacturer has produced a hypernaked that is focused solely for the race track, even though the demographics are skewing more into this category with each passing year. The Krämer GP2-890 XX aims to give these track riders a more purpose-built motorcycle for this segment of circuit riding, in the same way our other motorcycles have done in their model segments.”
To that ethos, the “Double-X” aesthetic brings an aggressive look to Krämer’s GP2 platform, and it includes a flat handlebar design that provides upright ergonomics that ensure a rider can push their maximum pace all day with less fatigue and more comfort. A limited-quantity production, the 2025 Krämer GP2-890 XX features carbonfiber everywhere, including for its bodywork, air scoops, number plates, and BST Star Tek wheels.
“The Krämer GP2-890 XX marks a bit of a departure for the Krämer Motorcycles brand as it is our first hypernaked model without fairings, and it is a bike that is aimed more at track day riders than weekend racers,” says Markus Krämer, CEO of Krämer Motorcycles GmbH. “The GP2-890 XX also is the first model from Krämer Motorcycles to be part of our new factory customization program, and we plan to grow this program out to our other models in the future.”
Arriving at Krämer dealers in Spring 2025, the Krämer GP2-890 XX is priced at $49,995 in the United States and €50,000 (includes 19% VAT) in European markets.
