The BMW R 1200 C Independent motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, and a listed weight of 245 kg (540.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 C Independent 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 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th 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 L — larger than about 40% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-ZR18 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/80-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.249 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 249.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 52.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| 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) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telelever |
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| Rear suspension | Central suspension strut |
| Front wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-ZR18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 245 kg (540.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 168.0 km/h (104.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2490 hp/kg |
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