The BMW R1200CL is a motorcycle model produced from 2003 to 2004. It has a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed boxer engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1170cc. The bike is cooled by an air/oil cooling system, has a maximum power of 44.5kW/61hp, and a maximum torque of 98Nm/72.27 lb-ft. It features a 5-speed transmission, a dry clutch, and a shaft final drive. The composite frame consists of a front & rear section and a load-bearing engine. The front suspension is a motorrad telelever, while the rear suspension is a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm. The motorcycle has front and rear disc brakes, a wheelbase of 1641mm, and a seat height of 745mm. The dry weight is 289 kg/637 lbs, and the wet weight is 308 kg/679 lbs. The fuel capacity is 17.5 liters/4.5 gallons, and the average fuel consumption is 19.8 km/l. The top speed of the bike is 164.8 km/h or 102.4 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW R 1200CL
| Year | 2003 – 04 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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, 5-spoke alloy |
| Rear wheel | 4.00 x 15, 5-spoke alloy |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| Trail | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2415 mm / 95.0 in Width 1075 mm / 42.3 in Height 1435 mm / 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1641 mm / 64.6 in |
| Seat Height | 745 mm / 29.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 289 kg / 637 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 308 kg / 679 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.5 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph |
| Review | Motorcycle-USA |
