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BMW R 1200 C Montauk - 2004 Specifications and Reviews
The 2004 BMW R 1200 C Montauk is a cruiser designed for riders seeking classic styling with modern reliability and low-end torque. Its air-oil-cooled boxer engine delivers strong mid-range power ideal for leisurely touring and highway cruising. Known for its distinctive retro aesthetic and comfortable riding position, this custom cruiser appeals to those valuing German engineering in a vintage package.
2004
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2004 |
| Model | BMW R 1200 C Montauk |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Top speed | 168.0 km/h (104.4 mph) |
| Torque | 98.00 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3000 |
| Power | 61.00 |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 170/80-VR15 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 150/80-VR16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel |
| Front suspension travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Frame type | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 litres (4.62 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,641 mm (64.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,370 mm (93.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2490 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
60.3 hp
Peak Power
6.5s
0-60 mph
104.4 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track10%
City45%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding55%
Touring50%
Passenger45%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to riders who already have some experience with heavy, low-slung cruisers and shaft-driven machines. |
| Purpose | Designed as a boulevard and boutique cruiser, prioritizing distinctive styling and relaxed cadence over outright performance. |
| Rider Fit | The low seat height makes it approachable, but the substantial wet weight demands confident low-speed handling and upper-body strength at a standstill. |
| Character | A quirky, design-forward BMW cruiser that trades speed for character, torquey boxer feel, and unmistakable custom looks. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, high-speed touring capability, or any form of off-road use. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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