What kind of suspension does a BMW R1200C have?
The R1200C has a five-speed gearbox, driven through a car-type dry plate clutch. The front end is typically BMW: the firm’s wishbone-type Telelever suspension uses a single shock absorber system to give stiff yet compliant feedback from the 46cm (18in) front wheel.
What kind of engine does a BMW are 1200C have?
The engine is basically a bored and stroked R1100 power plant displacing 1170cc and with a completely new intake system, which provides more torque and less horsepower than the R1100 mill. It utilizes fuel injection and an automatic choke. Just turn the key, push the button and ride away.
Why are there only 5 gears on BMW K1200LT?
The reverser mechanism on the K1200LT occupies the space where 5th gear usually lives, so there are only five speeds in all (the 4th gear ratio is changed to better bridge the gap). R1200C prior to the CL also came with only five speeds because BMW skipped 5th.
What kind of transmission does a BMW R1150 use?
The same basic transmission was installed on the R1100S, K1200RS/LT/GT, R1200C, and all R1150 models (the second-generation Oilheads and K-bikes with Motronic 2.4 and the revised pushbutton switchgear).
What are the specs of a BMW R1200C?
BMW R1200C Independent: Single seat, new aluminium wheels, windshield, foglamps, white indicator lenses, BMW rondel on alternator cover. BMW R1200C Montauk: Overall ‘beefier’ design. Extra wide front end and wheels from the R1200CL, braided brake hoses, additional vertically stacked headlight.
When did the BMW R1200C cruiser come out?
The BMW R1200C was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad from 1997 to 2004.
Is the BMW R1200C a full dress car?
The BMW R1200C doesn’t have much as standard – some models didn’t even have a pillion seat. But plenty of accessories are available, BMW and unofficial. The CL variant is a full-dress touring version with a massive fairing with twin headlights, a huge stepped seat and hard luggage.
The same basic transmission was installed on the R1100S, K1200RS/LT/GT, R1200C, and all R1150 models (the second-generation Oilheads and K-bikes with Motronic 2.4 and the revised pushbutton switchgear).