C1

2000 BMW C1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 BMW C1 motorcycle, BMW utilizes a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. With a specific output of 120 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the C1 measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 701 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2000 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.