BMW R1200CL (2005-06)

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The BMW R 1200CL is a motorcycle produced from 2005 to 2006. It has a four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in, and is air/oil-cooled. The bike has a wet sump lubrication system and fuel injection from a Bosch Motronic MA 2.4. The ignition is digital CDI Bosch electronic, and the charging system is 14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W).


The R 1200CL has a single dry clutch plate that is hydraulic operated, five speeds of transmission, and final drive in the form of a shaft to the back wheel. The frame consists of front and rear sections, and a load-bearing engine. The front suspension is Motorrad Telelever with stanchions of 35mm and a central strut, and the rear suspension is a single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever and a WAD strut. The front brakes are two 305mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 285mm disc with a two-piston caliper.
The R 1200CL has a 745mm seat height, a dry weight of 289 kg / 637 lbs, a wet weight of 308 kg / 679 lbs, and fuel capacity of 17.5 litres / 4.5 gal. Its average fuel consumption is 5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.5 US mpg. The standing quarter-mile time is 14.7 seconds, and its top speed is 164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph. According to the review from Motorcycle-USA, the BMW R 1200CL is a comfortable cruiser with good handling, good power delivery, and a premium look and feel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200CL

Year: 2005 – 06
Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73mm
Cooling System: Air/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection
Ignition: Digital CDI Bosch Electronic
Charging System: 14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W)
Battery: BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm


Clutch: Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:1
Frame: Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Suspension: Motorrad Telelever, stanchion 35mm, central strut
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel.
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front wheel: 2.50 x 18, 5-spoke alloy
Rear wheel: 4.00 x 15, 5-spoke alloy
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Trail: 86 mm / 3.4 in
Dimensions: Length 2415 mm / 95.0 in Width 1075 mm / 42.3 in Height 1435 mm / 56.1 in
Wheelbase: 1641 mm / 64.6 in
Seat Height: 745 mm / 29.3 in
Dry Weight: 289 kg / 637 lbs

Wet Weight: 308 kg / 679 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal
Consumption Average: 5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.5 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.7 sec
Top Speed: 164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph
Review: Motorcycle-USA

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