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A big long-haul cruiser, that’s how we could describe the R 1200 CL. This “peculiar” styled BM is eyeing the other side of the Atlantic to encroach on Harley’s hunting ground. In fact, this CL is reminiscent of an Electra Glide simmered with Munich sauce; A machine designed for long walks on tarred billiards. With its huge fork crown and large mirrors, the protection on board is royal. The tortured-shaped bubble is as effective as you want, the hollow in its center is a plus for vision and it allows the visor to be raised without unwanted swirls. Low and comfortable, the comfort of the saddle is emphasized, for the rider as for the passenger. They will not even be inconvenienced by the suspension which is housed in the same sign. It is clear: on the chapter of the life on board, the CL wants to be imperial, rival of the K 1200 LT and the Goldwing. Where it gets spoiled is in dynamics. In the states, we love big tires. No problem: BM grafted a huge 150 wide sausage at the front. It throws! But hello the lack of rigor. OK, the driving of the CL is nothing like that of a supersport, but we can get excited about this lack of agility. The turning radius? No, frankly, you better not talk about it. Harley owners will not look at these kinds of faults if they feel interested in the machine. Where they risk complaining, it is with the 1200 boxer of the CL.
Although it shows the flexibility and smoothness typical of Bavarian productions, its 61 horses seem very thin to tow a machine of more than 300 kgs. The Milwaukee Twin Cam is much more expressive and generous. BM should review its copy for this mill, especially as the particularly effective braking could easily slow the driver’s mood swings. Apart from this lack of breath, the R 1200 CL can boast of a comfort above the rest, a finish that would make the Harley pass for a livestock trailer, handling and equipment much better than the transatlantic rival. With us, the R 1200 CL will certainly be of less interest than the K 1200 LT. On the other hand, it is a serious rival to H-D in America, where we like twin and big cruisers..
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Performances
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Max speed:
about 170 km / h -
Acceleration
0 to 100: 7.60 s -
Consumption
medium: 6.20 l
The technical aspect
BMW R 1200 CL 2005
- Frame
- Frame: cast aluminum front, tubular steel rear
- Tank: 17.5 liters
- Seat height: 745 mm
- Length: 2,415 mm
- Width: 1,075 mm
- Height: 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase: 1641 mm
- Dry weight: 308 kg
- Weight in running order: 324 kg
- Train before
- Telelever fork Ø 35 mm, deb: 144 mm
- 2 Ø 305 mm discs with 4 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
150/80
– 16
- Transmission
- 5-speed gearbox
- Final drive shaft
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock absorber and Paralever, deb: 120 mm
- 1 disc Ø 285 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
170/80
– 15
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
flat, opposed
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Air and oil cooling
- Injection
- 1 ACT per cylinder
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1170 cc
(101 x 73 mm) -
61
ch
at 5,000 rpm -
10 mkg
at 3000 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 5.05
kg / hp - Compression: 10: 1
- Crit’air:
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exhaust
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fluid
electricity
filtration
braking
chain kit
Competitors
2005 Honda GL 1800 GOLDWING
BMW K 1200 LT 2005
Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic Tourer 2005
Harley-Davidson 1450 ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC FLHTCUI 2005
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