The club’s description
Text from the historic profile: descriptions, comparisons and references reflect the period in which it was originally published.
The basic BMW C1 200 stands out for two features: the sound of its 176 cc engine, producing a full 13 KW (18 CV) for livelier acceleration, and the side lettering highlighting this model’s larger engine. Like the 125, it comes in red or jade, and both can be extensively personalised with the full range of C1 options. These include ABS, a top case, an on-board computer, the Fun-Audio-System with active loudspeakers (which adjust the volume to your riding speed), a reading light, hazard warning lights and an audible anti-theft alarm. Those are just the main options — the full list is much longer.
Engine and transmission
| Specification | Original data |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Valves | 4 |
| Displacement | 176 cm3 (cc) |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 mm × 58.4 mm |
| Power | 13 KW/18 CV at 9,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 11,5 : 1 |
| Maximum torque | 17 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled, with auxiliary electric fan |
| Fuel supply/engine management | BMS (BMW Management System) |
| Catalytic converter | Three-way, regulated by a lambda sensor |
| Transmission | Belt drive with engine-speed-dependent continuously variable automatic transmission |
| Fuel: | Premium unleaded, 95 ROZ |
Electrical system
| Specification | Original data |
|---|---|
| Alternator | 400W |
| Battery | 12 V/14 Amp/h |
Dimensions and weights
| Specification | Original data |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,075 mm |
| Length | 1026 mm |
| Height | 1766 mm |
| Seat height | 701 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | Approx. 9 litres |
| Unladen weight, ready to ride with a full tank | 185 Kg |
| Maximum permissible total weight | 360 Kg (note: the top case must not exceed 22 Kg) |
Performance and fuel consumption
| Specification | Original data |
|---|---|
| Top speed | Approx. 120 Km/h |
| Fuel economy, km per litre at 90 Km/h | 34.48 Km/l (equivalent to 2.9 l per 100 Km) |
Chassis and brakes
| Specification | Original data |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Telever system with aluminium longitudinal arm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with integrated transmission unit and vibration isolation using ball bearings |
| Total travel | 75 mm |
| Wheel travel | 85 mm |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc (220 mm dia.) with floating twin-piston calliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc (220 mm dia.) with floating single-piston calliper |
| Front wheel | Light-alloy rim, 3.5'' x 13'' |
| Rear wheel | Light-alloy rim, 3.5'' x 12'' |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R 13 (tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R 12 (tubeless) |
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