2005 BMW R 1200 C Classic. Image credits - BMW.
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The R 1200 C Classic will satisfy your aesthetic demand for an unusual motorbike. State-of-the-art technology combined with classic looks.
General information
Motorcycle name
BMW R 1200 C Classic
Year model
2005
Type
Custom / cruiser
Rating
3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Type of engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Effect
60.3 HP (44.0 kW )) @ 5000 RPM
Torque
98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Top speed
168.0 km/h (104.4 mph)
Compression
10.0:1
Bore x stroke
101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Cooling system
Oil & air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption
4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Rake (fork angle)
29.5°
Trail
86 mm (3.4 inches)
Front suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel
35 mm (1.4 inches)
Rear suspension
Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever
Rear wheel travel
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire
100/90-ZR18
Rear tire
170/80-ZR15
Front brakes
Double disc
Diameter
305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes
Double disc
Diameter
285 mm (11.2 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
238.0 kg (524.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.2535 HP/kg
Seat height
740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length
2340 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width
1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Wheelbase
1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons)
Other specifications
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