Editing BMW R1200C

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{{Infobox Motorcycle
		|name             = BMW R1200C 
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		|aka              = 
		|manufacturer     = [[BMW]]
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		|production       = 04
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		|torque           = 
		|ignition         = 
		|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|}} '04
		|battery          = {{battery|}} '04
		|transmission     = 
		|frame            = 
		|suspension       = 
		|brakes           = 
		|front_tire       = {{tire|150/80-16}} '04
		|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|170/80-15}} '04
		|rake_trail       = 
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==Intro==


===Features===
*1170cc boxer twin 
*5 speed transmission 
*Two-tone paint with pin-stripe (Phoenix specific) 
*Triple disc brakes by Brembo w/ABS 
*Three-piece BBS wheels (Phoenix specific) 
*Genuine leather saddle 
*Folding seat back/passenger saddle (Added option) 
*Telelever front suspension / Monolever rear suspension 
*Adjustable rear monolever suspension 
*Speedster wind-screen (Phoenix specific) 
*Halogen driving lights (Phoenix specific) 
*"European" handle bars (Phoenix specific) 
*Heated grips 
*Chrome mirrors 
*Chrome engine cover 
*Chrome valve covers 
*Chrome dual exhaust 
*Chrome engine guards with "C" logo (Added option) 
*Adjustable clutch and brake levers
==1997==
[[Image:1997-BMW-R1200C.jpg|left|thumb|1997 BMW R1200C]]
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==1998==
[[Image:1998-BMW-R1200C.jpg|left|thumb|1998 BMW R1200C]]
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*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BKR7EKC-N|BKR7EKC-N]]

==2001==
[[Image:2001-BMW-R1200C-Yellow-3701-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow]]
[[Image:2001-BMW-R1200C-Yellow-3701-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow]]
[[Image:2001-BMW-R1200C-Yellow-3701-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow]]
[[Image:2001-BMW-R1200C-Yellow-3701-3.jpg|left|thumb|2001 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow]]
[[Image:2001-BMW-R1200C-Yellow-3701-4.jpg|left|thumb|2001 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow]]
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==2002==
[[Image:2002-BMW-R1200C-YellowBlack-4639-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow/Black]]
[[Image:2002-BMW-R1200C-YellowBlack-4639-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow/Black]]
[[Image:2002-BMW-R1200C-YellowBlack-4639-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow/Black]]
[[Image:2002-BMW-R1200C-YellowBlack-4639-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow/Black]]
[[Image:2002-BMW-R1200C-YellowBlack-4639-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 BMW R1200C Phoenix in Yellow/Black]]
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{{BMW}}

[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R1200C]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''BMW R1200C'''
|image            =
|aka              = R1200C - R1200C Avantgarde, R 1200 C - R 1200 C Avantgarde, R1200C Independent, R 1200 C Independent, R1200C Independence, R 1200 C Independence, R1200C Montauk, R 1200 C Montauk, R1200C Classic, R 1200 C Classic, R 1200 C
|manufacturer     = [[BMW]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1996 - 2005
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine           = air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 101.6mm x 101.6mm
|compression      = 10:1
|top_speed        = 104 mph (168 km/h)
|power            = 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 5000RPM
|torque           = 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 10.0:1
|transmission     = Gear box: [[gears]] <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate, [[hydraulic]] <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: [[BMW]] Motorrad Telelever <br>
Rear: BMW Motorrad Monolever
|brakes           =Front: dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston fixed [[calipers]] <br>Rear: single 285 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|100/90 - ZR 18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|170/80 - ZR 15}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 65.0 inches (1651 mm)
|length           = 92.09 inches (2339 mm)
|width            = 41.3 inches (1049 mm)
|height           = 44.49 inches (1130 mm)
|seat_height      = 29.09 inches (739 mm)
|dry_weight       = 526.9 pounds (239.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 219.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.62 Gallon (17.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption = 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[BMW]] R 1200 C Montauk''' was a air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1996 and 2005. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (168 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 5000 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a oil & [[air cooled]] air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder. A 101.6mm [[bore]] x 101.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1170.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a gears transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, hydraulic.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90 - ZR 18 front [[tire]] and a 170/80 - ZR 15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston fixed calipers in the front and a single 285 mm disc, 2-piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  BMW Motorrad Telelever while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Monolever. The R 1200 C Montauk was fitted with a 4.62 Gallon (17.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 526.9 pounds (239.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.0 inches (1651 mm) long.  

==1996 BMW R 1200 C==

The 1996 MY BMW R 1200 C is one of the few mass-produced cruisers ever to be designed by the House of Munich and has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

In addition, it comes with features such as a two-piece, dual-seat, and the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.



==1997 BMW R 1200 C==

The 1997 MY BMW R 1200 C is the German response for cruiser fans, and comes with features such as a two-piece, dual-seat, and the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.

In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.


==1998 BMW R 1200 C==

The 1998 MY BMW R 1200 C addresses cruiser fans that want a more modern approach to the timeless design. It boasts a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive. Also, it comes with standard fittings such as a two-piece, dual-seat, and the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.


==1999 BMW R 1200 C==
[[File:bmw-r1200c-1999-1999-3.jpg|600px|1999 BMW R 1200 C]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-1999-1999-2.jpg|600px|1999 BMW R 1200 C]]

The House of Munich has designed their own version of a cruiser to take head on Harley Davidson's supremacy on this market, and comes with a two-piece, dual-seat, and the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.

In the engine department it comes with a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1170cc, two cylinder boxer engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive that can reach a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.


==2000 BMW R 1200 C==

If you are on the market for a cruiser, but want an alternative to the bulky, classic-styled American ones, and prefer a more modern design, then the 2000 MY BMW R 1200 C may be the right choice for you. It has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

The most notable fittings for this machine would be the two-piece, dual-seat, and the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.


==2000 BMW R 1200 C Montauk==
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2000-2000-0.jpg|600px|2000 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]

The 2000 MY BMW sports an air-cooled, 1170cc, Boxer twin cylinder engine paired to a manual, five-speed transmission, and can produce 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque. It has been designed as an alternative to the bulky, American cruisers and comes standard with Telelever front suspension, a Monolever rear suspension, ABS II as standard, saddlebag mounting brackets, as well as a passenger seat that can be turned into a rider backrest. Also, features such as the engine protection bars, the pulled-back handlebars, a clear speedster screen and a blacked-out starter cover, swing arm, final drive, transmission and engine accents add to the desirability of this cool machine. 


==2001 BMW R 1200 C Montauk==
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2001-2001-3.jpg|600px|2001 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2001-2001-2.jpg|600px|2001 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2001-2001-1.jpg|600px|2001 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2001-2001-0.jpg|600px|2001 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]

The 2001 MY BMW R1200C Montauk has been designed as an alternative to the American cruisers. It sports an air-cooled, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 61 horsepower and 96 Nm of torque. Technologies such as the ABS II, the Telelever front suspension and the Monolever rear suspension make for a safe and comfortable ride. The twin-exit stainless steel exhaust system and the lace-spoked wheels add a nice touch to the machine, and is sure to appeal to the cruiser enthusiasts among Beemer fans. 


==2001 BMW R 1200 C==
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2001-2001-4.jpg|600px|2001 BMW R 1200 C]]

The 2001 MY BMW R 1200 C comes with a two-piece, dual-seat, plus, the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.

Also, a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque is achieved by its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with an easy-to-maintain shaft final drive.


==2002 BMW R 1200 C==

The 2002 MY BMW R 1200 C has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

It also comes with a two-piece, dual-seat, plus, the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.

This machine has been designed by the House of Munich especially for the American market, but can also be purchased at BMW dealers across the world, and was intended as a direct contender for Harley Davidson which dominates this market worldwide.


==2003 BMW R 1200 C Montauk==

The 2003 MY BMW R 1200 C Montauk has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque. 

Unlike the base version, the Montauk boasts a larger windscreen, a permanent pillion seat, die-cast aluminium wheels as standard plus lower and wider handlebars, which make for a more comfortable riding position. In all other departments, it has the same features as the base R 1200 C.


==2003 BMW R 1200 C==
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2003-2003-4.jpg|600px|2003 BMW R 1200 C]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2003-2003-3.jpg|600px|2003 BMW R 1200 C]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2003-2003-2.jpg|600px|2003 BMW R 1200 C]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2003-2003-1.jpg|600px|2003 BMW R 1200 C]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2003-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 BMW R 1200 C]]

The BMW R 1200 C has seen its last year of production in 2002, after sales for this cruiser have been under the expectations of the House of Munich. It came with standard features such as a two-piece, dual-seat, plus, the passenger seat can easily be transformed into a backrest for the rider, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a large, chromed headlight nacelle, a small windscreen, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Monolever in the rear.

In the engine department it came with a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1170cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive and boasted a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.


==2004 BMW R 1200 C Montauk==

The 2004 MY BMW R 1200 C Montauk comes with standard features such as wide handlebars, die-cast aluminium wheels, a two-piece, dual seat, a windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster, a chromed, dual exhaust system, an auxiliary headlamp, dual front disc brakes, a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a BMW Motorrad Monolever rear suspension, plus large fenders and one of the most unique designs from the House of Munich.

In the engine department it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive and can produce a claimed 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.


==2005 BMW R 1200 C Montauk==
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2005-2005-2.jpg|600px|2005 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2005-2005-1.jpg|600px|2005 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]
[[File:bmw-r1200c-2005-2005-0.jpg|600px|2005 BMW R 1200 C Montauk]]

The German engineers have designed the 2005 MY BMW R 1200 C Montauk for riders who prefer the reliability of Beemers, but are also cruiser fans. It has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 61 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

Also, it has standard fittings such as wide handlebars, die-cast aluminium wheels, a two-piece, dual seat, a windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster, a chromed, dual exhaust system, an auxiliary headlamp, dual front disc brakes, a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a BMW Motorrad Monolever rear suspension, plus large fenders and one of the most unique designs from the House of Munich.


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