Class: cruiser
Production: April 1996 – October 2004
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | April 1996 – May 2003 | Name: BMW R1200C Classic & Avantgarde (1st generation) Model code: 59C1 Parts Catalog Code: 0424 |
| Europe | October 2002 – July 2004 | Name: BMW R1200C Classic & Avantgarde (2nd generation) Model code: 59C1 Parts Catalog Code: 0329 |
| USA | June 1996 – May 2003 | Name: BMW R1200C Classic & Avantgarde (1st generation) Model code: 59C1 Parts Catalog Code: 0434 |
| USA | October 2002 – July 2004 | Name: BMW R1200C Classic & Avantgarde (2nd generation) Model code: 59C1 Parts Catalog Code: 0379 |
| Europe | May 2000 – May 2003 | Name: BMW R1200C Independent (1st generation) Model code: 59C3 Parts Catalog Code: 0405 |
| Europe | February 2003 – August 2004 | Name: BMW R1200C Independent (2nd generation) Model code: 59C3 Parts Catalog Code: 0362 |
| USA | September 2000 – May 2003 | Name: BMW R1200C Independent (1st generation) Model code: 59C3 Parts Catalog Code: 0433 |
| USA | October 2003 – May 2004 | Name: BMW R1200C Independent (2nd generation) Model code: 59C3 Parts Catalog Code: 0391 |
| Europe | October 2002 – October 2004 | Name: BMW R1200C Montauk Model code: 59C2 Parts Catalog Code: 0309 |
| USA | October 2002 – October 2004 | Name: BMW R1200C Montauk Model code: 59C2 Parts Catalog Code: 0319 |
| Europe | October 2001 – July 2004 | Name: BMW R1200CL Model code: K30 Parts Catalog Code: 0442 |
| USA | October 2001 – July 2004 | Name: BMW R1200CL Model code: K30 Parts Catalog Code: 0496 |
Specifications
BMW R1200C: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2340 mm / 92,1 in – R1200C 2415 mm / 95,1 in – R1200CL 2370 mm / 93,3 in – Montauk |
| Overall width | 1050 mm / 41,3 in – R1200C 1075 mm / 42,3 in – R1200CL 1120 mm / 44,1 in – Montauk |
| Overall height | 1130 mm / 44,5 in – R1200C 1435 mm / 56,5 in – R1200CL 1340 mm / 52,7 in – Montauk |
| Seat height | 740 mm / 29,1 in – R1200C 745 mm / 29,3 in – R1200CL 770 mm / 30,3 in – Montauk |
| Wheelbase | 1650 mm / 65,0 in – R1200C 1641 mm / 64,6 in – R1200CL |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm / 6,8 in – R1200C |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 256 kg / 564 lbs – R1200C 308 kg / 679 lbs – R1200CL 265 kg / 584 lbs – Montauk |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 144 mm / 5,67 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Monolever (adjustable 7-way spring pre-load), 100 mm / 3,94 in |
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 150/80-16 – R1200CL, Montauk |
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (option: ABS-II) – Independent (1st generation), R1200C (1st generation) Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (option: Integral ABS-I) – R1200CL, Montauk, Independent (2nd generation), R1200C (2nd generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (option: ABS-II) – Independent (1st generation), R1200C (1st generation) Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (option: Integral ABS-I) – R1200CL, Montauk, Independent (2nd generation), R1200C (2nd generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,5 US gal (reserve – 6,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,53 l / 100 km (42,5 US mpg)1 5,41 l / 100 km (43,5 mpg)2 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 101,0 x 73,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 61,0 hp (45,0 kW) / 5000 rpm |
| Max. torque | 98,0 Nm (9,8 kg-m) / 3000 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,22 sec.3 – R1200C 6,53 sec.4 – R1200CL |
| Top speed | 175 km/h (109 mph)5 – R1200C 164 km/h (102 mph)6 – R1200CL |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed 6-speed – R1200CL, Montauk, Independent (option) |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) 2 spark plugs per cylinder – R1200CL, R1200C (2nd generation), Montauk, Independent (2nd generation) |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
Videos
BMW R1200C: video.
Manuals
BMW R1200C: documentation.
Links
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200C (02/1998), Average MPG
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200CL (01/2003), Average MPG
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200C (02/1998), 0-60 mph
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200CL (01/2003), 0-60 mph
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200C (02/1998), Top speed
- Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200CL (01/2003), Top speed