The BMW R 1200 CL 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 308 kg (679 lb).
Key specifications
The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1200 CL 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 8% 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.
745 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.
1,641
1,497
10% above average.
745
809
8% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.198 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 198.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 52.1 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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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 | 97.6 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 308 kg (679 lb) |
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| Seat height | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,641 mm (64.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1981 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Silver, Blue, Brown |
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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.