BMW R1200C Montauk (2003-05)

The BMW R 1200C Montauk is a motorcycle produced between 2003 to 2005. It has a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 1170cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike has Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 fuel injection and a 14V 50 Amp Alternator charging system. Its ignition is a digital CDI Bosch Electronic, and it has a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has a maximum power output of 44.5 kW/61 hp at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque output of 98 Nm/72.27 lb-ft at 3000 rpm. The bike has a dry weight of 236 kg and a wet weight of 255 kg. The BMW R1200C Montauk has a three-section composite frame consisting of a front and rear section, with a load-bearing engine. It also features a Motorrad Telelever suspension system in the front and a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever rear suspension. The bike has 2 x 305mm front discs and a single 285mm rear disc for braking. It has a top speed of 178.1 km/h and consumes 5.9 L/100 km on average. The bike has a fuel capacity of 17.5 liters and has a Power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 hp/kg. Additionally, the bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.8 seconds at 151.5km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200C Montauk

Year: 2003 – 05


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73mm
Cooling System: Air/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection
Ignition: Digital CDI Bosch Electronic
Charging System: 14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W)
Battery: BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 0.14 hp/kg / 6.92 kg/hp
Max Torque: 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Clutch: Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated

Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:1
Frame: Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Suspension: Motorrad Telelever, stanchion 35mm, central strut
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel.
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front wheel: 2.50 x 18, three spoke alloy
Rear wheel: 4.00 x 15, three spoke alloy
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Trail: 86 mm / 3.4 in
Dimensions: Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 1050 mm / 44.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.4 in
Wheelbase: 1650 mm / 64.9 in
Seat Height: 740 mm / 29.1 in
Ground Clearance: 172 mm / 6.77 in
Dry Weight: 236 kg / 482 lbs

Wet Weight: 255 kg / 565 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal
Consumption Average: 5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.2 m / 43.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 40.1 m / 131.6 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec / 151.5 km/h / 94.1 mph
Top Speed: 178.1 km/h / 110.7 mph

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