BMW R1200CL (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200C was a cruiser motorcycle created by the House of Munich in 1997 as a competitor to the American brand Harley-Davidson. The bike was manufactured in 2004 in over 40,200 units, including the R850C, a smaller displacement version.

Besides the base model, the German manufacturer introduced several versions with different features and designations, such as the Classic, Avangarde, Independent, Montauk, Troica, R1200CL, and R1200CLC.

In 2002, the German motorcycle manufacturer introduced the BMW R1200CL, a more touring-oriented version of the standard model that packed several touring-oriented features and accessories.

Compared to the base model, the CL version featured a full fairing, a tachometer and analog-style clock, an extended rake, larger alloy wheels, two additional vertically-stacked high-beam headlights, and cruise control.

Other notable features were represented by rider floorboards, a heel/toe shifter, a six-speed transmission, an oversized passenger seat, two 12V power sockets, heated grips and seat, side-mounted panniers, a top box with a passenger backrest, an upgraded alternator, a large windscreen, and pre-installed electronics for an optional keyless anti-theft system.

As for power, the 2002 BMW R1200CL had installed a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine at its core, boasting 61 hp with a peak force at 5,000 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.

The front end was controlled by a Motorrad Telelever system and two 305 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers. In contrast, the rear end was handled by a Motorrad Paralever system and a 285 mm brake rotor tied to a dual-piston caliper.