Motorcycle specifications BMWR 1200 C Montauk 2005 One more lighthouse

Don't look in BMW's history; Montauk isn't a rider's name, but that of a small American town in New York state, famous on the other side of the Atlantic for its lighthouse. A newcomer to the BM cruiser range, it sits between the standard R 1200 and the oversized R 1200 CL. The chassis and dashboard are those of the CL, minus the saddlebags and forkhead, while the silhouette copies that of the C, with the original addition of a small headlight. The newcomer is an entirely separate design, with a redesigned front end, new seat and new side covers. It's a purist cruiser, with no fairing, just a beautiful transparent windscreen. A motorcycle that, thanks to its outstanding road-holding qualities, is sure to provide a great deal of pleasure, while meeting the highest safety and environmental standards. The gearbox has been slightly reworked, and the 1170 cm³ boxer engine has been equipped with the dual ignition already familiar from other boxer models. Combustion is improved, resulting in lower pollutant emissions and fuel consumption, as well as improved smoothness. Engine power and torque - 61 hp and 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm - remain unchanged.

as on the CL, the front tire is a 150 wide, ideal for showing off, but not exactly cheerful for handling or liveliness in corners. For rear suspension, the new bike uses a combined spring/shock absorber with travel-dependent damping - an innovation used on the R 1200 CL, among others. A feature of travel-dependent damping is that damping becomes progressively harder as compression and rebound increase. As with the basic Cruisers, total travel is 100 mm.
Like all BMW motorcycles, the Montauk comes with a hefty price tag, in keeping with its exemplary finish and comfort. A bike for cruising the California coastline.

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