The club’s description
Text from the historic profile: descriptions, comparisons and references reflect the period in which it was originally published.
The special-edition BMW C1 Williams stands out mainly for its BMW Williams F1 Team colours and design, and its particularly generous standard equipment. It uses the same engine as the other C1 200 models, producing almost 50% more power than the smaller 125. As a result, the C1 200 accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 115 km/h. Few are seen on Italian roads, but in England this model is very popular, giving the Family’s Friend and Executive some serious competition. BMW’s F1 drivers have also used it — although Schumacher himself has been seen riding between the teams on a C1, his was, inevitably, bright red!
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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