Segment: Touring
Production years: 2004, 2005
The BMW R1200CL was one of many versions created by the House of Munich based on the standard R1200C model. The R1200CL version debuted in 2002 and was fairly different than the base model, featuring several modifications and touring accessories.
In 2004, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1200CL, a touring-oriented motorcycle in its third consecutive production year, featuring the same specifications as the previous one without modifications.
Compared to the base model, the R1200CL came with 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.
It came equipped with standard features, such as a large front cowl with four round headlights, an M-shaped windscreen, hand guards, a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a rider backrest, side-mounted panniers, a top box with a passenger backrest, a dual exhaust system, and five-spoke alloy wheels.
In the performance department, the 2004 BMW R1200CL had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 61 hp with a peak force at 5,000 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.
The power generated by the engine was sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a final shaft drive that pushed the motorcycle to a top speed of 165 kph (102 mph).
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 1170 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 4.0x2.9 in OR 102 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | Horsepower: | 61/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 72/3000 lb-ft/RPM OR 98/3000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | dry, single plate, hydraulic | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | three section composite frame | Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever | Rear Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Monolever | Front Brake: | dual 305mm discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 285mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 95.1 in OR 2416 mm | Overall Width: | 42.3 in OR 1074 mm | Seat Height: | 29.3 in OR 744 mm | Wheelbase: | 64.6 in OR 1641 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 637 lbs OR 289 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 100/90-18 | Rear: | 170/80-15 |
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