C1
2001 BMW C1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2001 BMW C1 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 9,250 rpm. With a specific output of 121 HP per liter, 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). The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
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.
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