Additional information
Make Model
BMW R 1200C
Year
1996 - 97
Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity
1170 cc / 71.4 cu in.
Bore x Stroke
101 x 73mm
Cooling System
Air/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Lubrication
Wet sump
Induction
Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection
Ignition
Digital CDI Bosch Electronic
Charging System
14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W)
Battery
BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance
Starting
Electric
Max Power
44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio
0.14 hp/kg / 6.92 kg/hp
Max Torque
98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Clutch
Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission
5 Speed
Final Drive
Shaft
Gear Ratio
1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:1
Frame
Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Suspension
Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut
Front Wheel Travel
145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension
Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel.
Rear Wheel Travel
110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes
2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front wheel
2.50 x 18 cross spoke
Rear wheel
4.00 x 15 cross spoke
Front Tyre
100/90-18
Rear Tyre
170/80-15
Trail
86 mm / 3.4 in
Dimensions
Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in, Width 1050 mm / 44.3 in, Height 1130 mm / 44.4 in
Wheelbase
1650 mm / 64.9 in
Seat Height
740 mm / 29.1 in
Ground Clearance
172 mm / 6.77 in
Dry Weight
236 kg / 482 lbs
Wet Weight
255 kg / 565 lbs
Fuel Capacity
17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Consumption Average
5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h - 0
13.2 m / 43.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h - 0
40.1 m / 131.6 ft
13.8 sec / 151.5 km/h / 94.1 mph
Top Speed
178.1 km/h / 110.7 mph