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Even in custom, a BM remains a BM. In addition to having established a factory in the States to manufacture its X5s, the Bavarian brand wants to conquer American bikers. To do this, nothing better than a good big custom … With the class and technicality of Munich. Above all, we have to recognize what is: the design department has created a superb motorcycle. More in the cruiser spirit, the C adopts a large twin-cylinder of almost 1200 cm3 (it is customary in the genre). The increase in displacement did not benefit the power – far from it – but rather to make the twin more present in the mid-range.
From idle to the red zone, it’s successful; by somewhat ignoring the smoothness. If the power is delivered without brutality, the injection-transmission duo is noticeably capricious at low speed. Where the R 1200 C makes up for it is by pampering the driver. Superbly installed, it can enjoy serene handling and an impeccable finish with complete peace of mind. As always with BM, the braking is impeccable. Minus the rear suspension, which is too firm in damping. The rear seat embryo, failing to properly fulfill its function, can rise to wedge the pilot’s kidneys. But if you want a real duo, you will have to take the passenger seat option. Note also that this splendid cruiser is also available in twin 850 cm3.
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R 1200 C 1997
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Performances
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Max speed:
180 km / h -
Acceleration
0 to 100: 5.30 s -
Consumption
medium: 6.30 l
The technical aspect
BMW R 1200 C 1998
- Frame
- Frame: cast aluminum front, tubular steel rear
- Tank: 17.5 liters
- Seat height: 740 mm
- Length: 2340 mm
- Width: 1,050 mm
- Height: 1130 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,650 mm
- Dry weight: 256 kg
- Weight in running order: 277 kg
- Train before
- Telelever fork Ø 35 mm, deb: 144 mm
- 2 Ø 305 mm discs with 4 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
100/90
– 18
- Transmission
- 5-speed gearbox
- Final drive shaft
- Rear axle
- Mono shock absorber and Paralever, deb: 100 mm
- 1 disc Ø 285 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
170/80
– 15
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
flat, opposed
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Air and oil cooling
- Injection
- 1 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
-
1170 cc
(101 x 73 mm) -
61
ch
at 5,000 rpm -
10 mkg
at 3000 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 4.20
kg / hp - Compression: 10: 1
- Crit’air:
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exhaust
motor
fluid
electricity
filtration
braking
chain kit
Competitors
Harley-Davidson 1340 NIGHT TRAIN FXSTB 1998
Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow 1998
Suzuki VS 1400 INTRUDER 1998
Kawasaki VN 1500 CLASSIC 1998
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