Text from the historic profile: descriptions, comparisons and references reflect the period in which it was originally published.
With its 13 kW (18 CV), the BMW C1 200 Executive’s engine can accelerate from 0 to 50 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. That responsiveness is particularly welcome in city traffic, or when its extra power comes into play while overtaking on ring roads. Technology and equipment are identical to those of the 125 cc version, although two features make the C1 200 Executive unmistakable: the side lettering and the much fuller sound of the new engine, which reaches a higher maximum torque (17 Nm at 6,500 rpm), delivered along a different curve from the 125. The C1 200 Executive is sold in 2 colour combinations: anthracite with walnut-coloured interior trim, and silver with dark interior trim.
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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