| General information | 
  
    | Model | BMW R 1200 C Independence | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2004 | 
    | 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 | 
    | Output | 61.0 HP (44.5  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 | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Oil & air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. | 
    | Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut | 
    | Front wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 100/90-ZR18 | 
    | Rear tire | 170/80-ZR15 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.2552 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) | 
    
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