R 1200 C Montauk

2004 BMW R 1200 C Montauk Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2004 BMW R 1200 C Montauk relies on a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 52.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the R 1200 C Montauk measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,641 mm (64.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 168 km/h (104 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2004 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.