2005 BMW R 1200 CL. Image credits - BMW.
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The freedom to discover the world. On the BMW R 1200 CL, alone or with a partner, cruising luxuriously - sometimes over long distances.
The BMW R 1200 CL combines the laid-back character of a Cruiser with a fascinating level of travel comfort.
General information
Motorcycle name
BMW R 1200 CL
Year
2005
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating
3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
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
165.0 km/h (102.5 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
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Oil & air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption
5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
118.3 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)
33.5°
Trail
184 mm (7.2 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
150/80-VR16
Rear tire
170/80-VR15
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
288.0 kg (634.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
308.0 kg (679.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.2095 HP/kg
Seat height
745 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Overall length
2415 mm (95.1 inches)
Overall width
1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Wheelbase
1641 mm (64.6 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons)
Other specifications
Comments
ABS brakes.
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