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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 1200C | 
			
				| Years: | 1996-97 | 
			
			
					
						| 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 | 
			
					
						| Power-to-weight ratio: | 0.14 hp/kg / 6.92 kg/hp | 
			
					
						| 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 cross spoke | 
			
					
						| Rear wheel: | 4.00 x 15 cross spoke | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15 | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 1050 mm / 44.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.4 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1650 mm / 64.9 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 172 mm / 6.77 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 236 kg / 482 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 255 kg / 565 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 km/h - 0: | 13.2 m / 43.3 ft | 
			
					
						| Braking 100 km/h - 0: | 40.1 m / 131.6 ft | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.8 sec / 151.5 km/h / 94.1 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 178.1 km/h / 110.7 mph |