BMW R1200C

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[edit] Description

The motorbike BMW R 1200 C was BMW's first entry into the Cruiser market, and was introduced in 1997 together with the smaller R 850 variant.

The production of the R 850 C was stopped in 2000 and production of the R 1200 C in 2004.

The design of the R 1200 C is unrelated to the classical Chopper/Cruiser. Similar to classical Chopper, the R 1200 C is an excellent base for individual customization. Discussion Boards like e.g. www.chromeheads.org or www.r1200c.de are dedicated to this. The R 1200 C first attracted the attention of the public during its inauguration in the 007-Thriller "Tomorrow never dies" with James Bond.

[edit] Changes to the model

2000

- First introduction of the model Avantgarde (Graphite-Look) - Automatic reset of the indicator light switch

2001

- New model Independent (Custom-Look one-seater with small speedster wind-shield and additional chrome parts)

November 2001

- Upgraded the rear light bezel from plastic to chrome

Fall 2002

- Model R 1200 CL

August 2003

- New model "Montauk" with double ignition, improvements of the gear box and optional integrated ABS

Starting with 2004

- Double ignition, improvements of the gear box and optional integrated ABS for all C-models, passenger comfort seat without additional payment

[edit] Technical Data Sheet

• Production: 1997 - 2004 (with a total of 45,739 produced)
• Engine: two-cylinder boxer 1170ccm
• Performance: 45kW (61PS)
• Torque. 98Nm at 3000 rpm
• Weight: 236kg
• Max. speed: 168 km/h (105 mph)
• further variants: R 1200 CL & C Montauk (included in above production total)