BMW Motorcycles BMW of Santa Cruz County

The 1999 R1200C

 

The New 1999 BMW R 1200 C

is about two most desirable entities:
Style and Content.

 



R 1200 C ABS Cruiser A motorcycle that is both 'high tech" and 'high touch". Something unmistakably BMW with a character distinctly different from all others. Our number one selling model in 1998 is back in 1999 with a wider variation of colors. Colors: 275 Boston Green Metallic, 299 Techno Violet, 335 Estoril Blue, 730 Night Black and 732 Ivory. Seat Color : Black seat. Standard Equipment: ABS II, catalytic converter, tubeless tires with cross spoke wheels, leather seat and hand grips, and single key lock system. Roadside Assistance Package & MSF Riding Course is also included. Optional Accessories: Saddlebags, engine protection guards, alarm, heated grips, tank bag, optional passenger saddle, windshield and low bar kits. Please refer to the BMW Motorcycle accessory catalog for further options and clothing. Retail Price: $14,500.00 (includes freight)

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1999 BMW R 1200 C (ABS)  
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price:  
$14,500.00  
   
Engine  
Type Air cooled / Oil cooled twin cylinder
Bore x stroke 101mm x 73mm
Displacement 1170cc
Horsepower 61Bhp @ 5000rpm
Torque 71 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valve Gear HC, chain-driven
Valves 2x34mm intake / 2x29mm exhaust
Valve Timing (measured at 3 mm valve clearance) intake opens 17 degrees after TDC, intake closes 15 degrees after BDC, exhaust opens 15 degrees before BDC, exhaust closes 17 degrees before TDC
Valves per cylinder four
Camshafts 300 degrees
Engine oil capacity 4 quarts of SF, SG motor oil, also w/CC or CD
Engine oil filter spin-on Micronic filter cartridge
Carburetion and ignition fuel injection and electronic ignition MA 2.4 controlled by Bosch Motronic
Fuel demand unleaded, premium, 95 (RON)
Fuel tank steel tank with enclosed fuel pump and filter
Fuel capacity 4.5 U.S. gallons including 1 gal. reserve
Air filter Paper-type element
Charging system 14V , 50Amp Alternator (700W)
Battery 12V 19Amp low maintenance
Cooling system combine air/oil cooled
   
Drivetrain  
Primary drive helical-cut gears with tensioner
Clutch 165mm dry, single plate with diaphram spring
Gear ratios 1st gear - 2.045:1, 2nd gear - 1.600:1, 3rd gear - 1.267:1, 4th gear - 1.038:1, 5th gear - 0.800:1
Drive system enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper
Final drive spiral bevel gears, 2.54:1 ratio (33/11)
   
Frame and Suspension  
Front suspension Telelever with central suspension strut and linear-rate coil spring. Single-tube gas-filled shock
Travel / dimensions 5.67 inches
Rear suspension BMW Monolever swing arm and shaft drive, central spring strut with coil spring and 2-tube shock
Travel / dimensions 3.94 inches, preload mechanically adjustable
   
Brakes  
Brake system BMW / FAG anti-lock brake system ABS II (on ABS models only!)
Front brakes two 4-piston calipers, wear compensation
Front rotors dual 12.0 inch floating rotors
Actuation method hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
Rear brake one 2-piston caliper, floating mount
Rear rotor single 11.2 inch diameter rotor
Actuation method hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
   
Wheels and Tires  
Front wheel 2.50 x 18, cross-spoke
Rear wheel 4.00 x 15, cross-spoke
Front tire 100/90-ZR 18 tubeless
Rear tire 170/80-ZR 15 tubeless
   
Dimensions  
Overall length 92.13 inches (2340mm)
Overall width 41.34 inches (1050mm) (over mirrors)
Wheelbase 64.96 inches (1650mm) (unladen)
Ground clearance 6.77 inches (172mm) (unladen)
Seat height 29.1 inches (740mm)
Handlebar width 30.51 inches (775mm)
Steering angle 60.5 degrees
Front wheel trail 4.68 inches (120mm) (unladen)
Weight - dry 482 lbs.
Weight - wet 686 lbs.
Maximum load 1313 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating
Wheel load limits Front = 369 lbs, Rear = 660 lbs
   
Available colors  
Ivory #732 Boston Green #275
Estoril Blue #335 Night Black #730
Techno Violet #299  
   
Standard equipment  
Integrated ignition switch and lock (handle bars may be locked left or right)  
Single key system  
Hand brake and clutch lever adjustable in four positions  
Complete exhaust system made of stainless steel, additionally chrome plated  
Three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor  
Two-piece seat (pillion seat may be folded up as backrest for the rider)  
Leather seat and handlebar grips  
High one-piece handlebars  
Oil cooler integrated in front frame section  
Telelever in front, Monolever in rear  
ABS II (antilock braking system)  
Hazard warning flashers  

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