Description
Last and very best AirOil cooled custom cruiser .
4 owners from New
Reg. 08/ 09/ 2003
Acquired 29/ 07/ 2024
Full service history , servive book and manual .
2 keys inc proper metal swtch style key. Montauk model not 1200C or Independant which are both much lower specs .
This bike is possibly one of the best in the UK ! Small screen and lovely leather hardcases , keycoded to the bike .
The BMW R1200C Montauk was a special edition cruiser motorcycle introduced by BMW Motorrad in 2003 and 2004, as a final commemorative model of the R1200C line. It was known for its extended front end, alloy wheels, vertically stacked headlights, and an instrument panel borrowed from the R1200CL. It was produced in 350 units.
Key Features and History:
Launch: The BMW R1200C was introduced in 1997, aiming to compete with American cruiser motorcycles like Harley-Davidson.
Special Edition: The Montauk was a final edition, marked by its distinct design features like the extended front end, alloy wheels, and vertically stacked headlights.
Production: Only 350 units of the Montauk model were produced.
Engine and Performance: The Montauk used the 1, 170cc air/ oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine, delivering 61 horsepower.
Frame and Suspension: It featured a three-section composite frame with a Telelever system on the front and a Paralever system on the rear.
Design Influence: The Montauk was designed by David Robb, BMW's head designer.
James Bond: The BMW R1200C was featured in the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies".
