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The 'BWM R 1200 C (Classic)' was BMW Motorcycles' first entry into the Cruiser market, and was introduced in 1997 together with the smaller engined R 850 C variant.
The production of the R 850 C was stopped in 2000 and production of the R 1200 C in 2004.
The design of the R 1200 C is unrelated to the classical Chopper/Cruiser. Similar to classical Chopper, the R 1200 C is an excellent base for individual customization.
The R 1200 C first attracted the attention of the public during its inauguration in the James Bond film ''Tomorrow never dies''.

Contents

Changes to the model

Technical Data Sheet

External links

Changes to the model

'2000'
- First introduction of the model Avantgarde (Graphite-Look)
- Automatic reset of the indicator light switch
'2001'
- New model Independent (Custom-Look one-seater with small speedster wind-shield and additional chrome parts)
'November 2001'
- Upgraded the rear light bezel from plastic to chrome
'Fall 2002'
- Model R 1200 CL
'August 2003'
- New model "Montauk" with double ignition, improvements of the gear box and optional integrated ABS
'Starting with 2004'
- Double ignition, improvements of the gear box and optional integrated ABS for all C-models, passenger comfort seat without additional payment

Technical Data Sheet

★ Production: 1997 - 2004 (with a total of 45,739 produced)

★ Engine: two-cylinder boxer 1170 cc

★ Performance: 45 kW (61 PS)

★ Torque. 98Nm at 3000 rpm

★ Weight: 236 kg

★ Max. speed: 168 km/h (105 mph)

★ Further variants: R 1200 CL & C Montauk (included in above production total)

External links

★ Chromeheads.org web forum

★ R1200C.de German web forum