2012 BMW C 600 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2012 BMW C 600 Sport utilizes a 647 cc (39.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 59 HP (43.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 66 Nm (48.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the C 600 Sport measures 249 kg (549 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,591 mm (62.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 364 km (226 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2012 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.22 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~364 km (226 mi)
Engine
Displacement647.0 ccm (39.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power59.0 HP (43.1 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCentrifugal Force
DrivelineChain drive in oil bath
Performance
Top Speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.40 litres/100 km (22.7 km/l or 53.46 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases102.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard EU-4
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit
Rake25.4°
Trail92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down fork 40 mm
Front Travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle-sided swing arm
Rear Travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1591 mm (62.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR15
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR15
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
WheelsAluminium cast wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight231.0 kg (509.3 pounds)
Weight incl.249.0 kg (549.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2554 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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