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Key features

Double disc

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Torque
98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression
10.0:1
Bore x stroke
101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Cooling system
Oil & air

Transmission

Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Chassis

Frame type
Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Front suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel
35 mm (1.4 inches)
Rear suspension
Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever
Rear wheel travel
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire
100/90-ZR18
Rear tire
170/80-ZR15
Front brakes
Double disc
Front brakes diameter
305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes
Double disc
Rear brakes diameter
285 mm (11.2 inches)
Wheelbase
1650 mm (65.0 inches)

Dimensions & weight

Dry weight
239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)
Wet weight
259.0 kg (571.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.2525 HP/kg
Seat height
740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length
2340 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width
1050 mm (41.3 inches)

Other

Model name
BMW R 1200 C Independence
Model year
2005
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating
3.2 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Displacement
1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Power output
60.3 HP (44.0 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Valves per cylinder
4
Rake (fork angle)
29.5°
Trail
86 mm (3.4 inches)

Performance

Top speed
168.0 km/h (104.4 mph)