R 1200 CL

2004 BMW R 1200 CL Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2004 BMW R 1200 CL custom - cruiser motorcycle, BMW features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. 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 CL measures 288 kg (635 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 745 mm (29.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, 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 paired with a rated consumption of 5.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 343 km (213 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2003 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.