The BMW R 1200 C motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1998 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 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 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.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
740 mm — taller than about 7% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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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) |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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| 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.