The BMW R 1200 C Independence motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1200 C Independence compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 25% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 43rd percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 7th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 45th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
61 hp — more powerful than about 43% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
740 mm — taller than about 7% of BMW models.
17.5 L — larger than about 45% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,340
2,193
7% above average.
1,050
877
20% above average.
1,130
1,199
6% below average.
1,650
1,497
10% above average.
740
809
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-ZR18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-ZR15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.255 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 255.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 52.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel |
| Front wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-ZR18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-ZR15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,050 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 168.0 km/h (104.4 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2552 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.