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Vehicle Information Year: 2000 Make: BMW Model: R1200CEst Euro Stiletto Color: Mileage: 4,000 Price: $9,500 -  Loan Calculator Sale Type: Description: See www.theskulptor.com This BMW is much more than a standard R1200C A very limited production rare 2000 Black Euro Stiletto Cruiser Components finished in graphitane instead of chrome Two years after the introduction of the R 1200 C BMW introduced the Euro Stiletto. A new visual interpretation of the cruiser, for the 2000 model year that is shared with the Avantgarde version of the R 1200 C and is a clear contrast to the classic cruiser models: The parts otherwise glistening in chrome or aluminium silver are finished in graphitane or black (engine block/drive train) on the Euro-Stiletto & Avantgarde versions. Graphitane combines the qualities of graphite and magnesium. A "darker" alternative to classic silver, graphitane has an even more modern touch and underscores the high-tech aura of this machine. The components finished in graphitane, among them the slide tubes on the front wheel fork, the longitudinal control arm, the front subframe and the rear frame, provide the visual backdrop for the 2000 Black Euro Stiletto Edition. The graphitane, creates a new, truly unique theme in cruiser riding. It came, it was seen, and it won. Launched in September 1997, the R 1200 C hit the headlines from the start thanks to its unique looks alone, fetching numerous design awards for this spectacular machine. And then it aroused emotions even more the world over through its even more spectacular appearance with James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. In early 1999 the R 1200 C was voted "Cruiser of the Year" by the readers of motorcycle magazines in no less than 7 European countries. In the "Best Product Designs of the Year 1999" awards presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America, BMW received the gold medal in the "Transportation" category for the R 1200 C. This great achievement was published in June 1999 by Business Week, the famous US business and financial magazine. Engine: Motor Type Air / Oil cooled 2 cylinder 4 stroke Boxer engine, one camshaft and four valves per cylinder Bore x Stroke 101 x 73 mm (3.97 x 2.87 in) Displacement 1170 cc Max Power 61 bhp (45 KW) at 5,000 rpm Max Torque 98 Nm / 72 ft lb at 3,000 rpm Compression Ratio 10.0 : 1 Mixture Control / Engine Management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut off / Programmable Response Power Transmission Clutch Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated Gearbox Constant mesh 5 speed gearbox Drive Shaft Drive Electrical System Alternator 700 W three phase alternator Battery 12V / 19 Ah Chassis Type of Frame Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine Front wheel suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut Rear wheel suspension Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; central strut, spring pre-load mechanically adjustable ABS Special equipment BMW Motorrad ABS Wheel Base 1650 mm / 64.96 in Dry Weight 236 Kg / 519 lb That throaty, powerful Boxer growl The exhaust system combines classic style with up-to-date technology, at the same time contributing through its precise balance to the engine's torque curve. A further important point is that a design concept environmentally friendly in two respects lurks behind the powerful look of the exhaust with its two short tail pi pes in highgloss chrome. This is the combination of a premuffler in the middle and two compact silencers at the side, reducing drive noise to the strict European standard now in force of 80 dB(A). And at the same time the system still maintains that typical BMW sound also characteristic of a cruiser, that is the throaty growl of power and muscle. Two rear-end silencers Last but not least the extended Monolever provides sufficient space for the right kind of tail silencer, which could not have been fitted if the motorcycle featured a Paralever. Accordingly, this was the first new BMW motorcycle to enter the market in more than 10 years with two tail silencers running on either side. Stylish and strong: BMW cross-spoke wheels With the wheels always being crucial to the character of a motorcycle, its particular look and performance, BMW's designers and running gear experts creating the new machine also made a great effort to find the right kind of wheels. The solution, accordingly, is a positive combination of traditional looks and modern technology, the wheels of the BMW R 1200 C coming in classic wire spoke design finished in this case in the modern high-gloss chrome of the BMW cross-spoke wheel - a very stable structure that has clearly proven its merits in no less than 12 years ever since the launch of the R 100 GS. In this case the wire spokes do not extend through the rim base, but rather connect a ring on the outside of the rim with the hub in the middle. The big advantage of this design is that it creates a self-contained rim base allowing the use of tubeless tyres. Highly efficient brake system with ABS Although dynamic riding characteristics are not so significant on a motorcycle of this type, optimum brake response and stopping power is still a crucial feature of every BMW motorcycle, even if it is a cruiser. And precisely this is why the R 1200 C comes with extralarge and powerful brakes, the two perforated stainless-steel discs on the front wheel measuring 305 mm or 12.00" in diameter, as on the R 1100 GS. Brembo four-piston fixed callipers then hold the brake discs firm and tight whenever necessary, interacting with the single brake disc at the rear (dia 285 mm/11.22") featuring a twopiston floating calliper (as on the R 1100 GS). It almost goes without saying that the R 1200 C - like all of BMW's twocylinder models - is available as an option with ABS, standard on the R 1100 RT and, of course, on all of BMW's four-cylinders. The obvious conclusion, based on all the features presented, is that the Telelever running gear of the R 1200 C sets new standards in the cruiser segment. The R 1200 C allows the rider not just to cruise along in style, but also to enjoy a really dynamic riding experience on winding country roads. Or, to put it in even more simple terms, the BMW R 1200 C is a cruiser that still enables you to enjoy all the pleasures of riding a genuine motorcycle wherever you are and wherever you go. Quite unique through its Boxer engine alone The unique position of the BMW R 1200 C in the fiercely contested cruiser segment is emphasized from the start in both technical and visual terms by the unparalleled flat-twin power unit standing out, also in a quite literal sense, on either side of the motorcycle. And the newly designed cylinder head covers are of course chrome-plated for extra style. The quest for clear design reduced to what really counts is also expressed by the high cruiser handlebars made of 25-mm high-gloss chrome-plated tubing and contributing significantly to the rider's upright, relaxed posture on his machine. Further features to be mentioned in this context are the newgeneration handlebar controls and instruments giving the R 1200 C the same high standard as the K 1200 RS. The philosophy in this case was to retain the proven concept, but at the same time to further improve the arrangement of switches and, accordingly, the overall standard of control ease offered to the rider. All controls are therefore integrated in the handle unit, while you will look in vain for the choke lever still typical even today of so many motorcycles. The R 1200 C comes with automatic choke control. Concentrating on the essential The only instrument on the R 1200 C above the high-gloss chromeplated round headlight is the speedometer fitted on the left and housing the oil pressure and fuel reserve telltales. Again, as a reflection of the machine's particular style, the numbers on the speedometer come in the retro look of the 1950s. With the 1200-cc Boxer engine offering all the qualities of a genuine sledgehammer, there is no need for a rev counter on the R 1200 C. Indeed, all the additional information required by the rider is provided by 7 telltales fitted flush at the right and in two rows on an aluminium plate. The dualfunction ignition and handlebar lock, in turn, comes right in the middle between the speedometer and telltales, the key featuring a matte-silver handle as yet another pledge to the glorious classic days of motorcycling. The underlying philosophy to reduce everything on this new motorcycle to the essential. The passenger seat serving also a rider backrest A small, seat cushion for a passenger accompanying the rider on short trips is featured right behind the rider's seat as such. A special touch in this case is that when riding solo the rider can move up this seat cushion to a vertical position, using it as a backrest with inclination manually adjustable to three different angles. With the seat bottom moved up, the rider has direct access to a pearl-gloss chrome-plated cast aluminium rack serving as a luggage support. Lots of chrome and polished aluminium Reflecting all the values of a superior cruiser, the BMW R 1200 C comes with a lot of chrome finished to the highest quality standard in three layers of copper, nickel and, finally, the chrome plating itself. So regardless of whether the chrome surface is in high gloss or matte, this combination of materials ensures lasting quality throughout a long running life even under the toughest conditions. Polished aluminium is to be found, for example, on the longitudinal Telelever arms, adding additional gloss and style to that typical cruiser look. Lower handlebars, Halogen Fog Lights and a small windshield In the interest of even greater streamlining comfort and to provide better protection from wind and weather, the BMW R 1200 C a small windshield. Engine protection hoop naturally finished in high-gloss chrome-plating. With automatic cancellation of the direction indicators 2000 model year, all cruiser models come with automatic cancellation of the direction indicators. Extra-long wheelbase for that typical cruiser style Long wheelbase is simply ideal for a cruiser in creating the qualities typical of such a motorcycle. After all, cruising means riding in a calm and relaxed style both on straights and winding roads. And unerring directional stability is far more important under such conditions than the process of spontaneously shifting your riding position from one low angle to another. A further advantage of the extra-long wheelbase is that it provides ample space for the rider himself, allowing him to adopt a superior posture on his machine. This is precisely why BMW's engineers creating the cruiser have moved the rider's saddle-shaped seat even further to the back, while placing the footrests a lot further up front. This creates a comfortable seating position between the two wheels making even transcontinental tours a genuine pleasure without tempting the rider to try his hand at any kind of foolhardy racing ambition. Growing as described, the wheelbase of this BMW Boxer has increased from a short 1473 mm or 58.00" on the very sporting R 1100 RS by almost 20 cm to 1650 mm or 64.96" on the R 1200 C. Reflecting this longer wheelbase, the overall length of the new machine has increased accordingly, from 2175 mm or 85.63" on the R 1100 RS to 2340 mm or 92.13" on the R 1200 C. New dimensions and a new concept It is only obvious that these new dimensions also called for a new design concept fundamentally different from the start. Accordingly, the frame of the R 1200 C is made of dynamically styled cast aluminium up front and a rather inconspicuous steel tube structure at the rear, with the engine and transmission serving as a load-bearing element in between. Over and above its actual function as such, the front frame section made of light alloy and finished in pearl-gloss chrome-plating like the housing of a classic camera, also serves as an important design feature clearly demonstrating its additional function with the two air intakes for the oil coolers further behind being clearly visible, just like the air outlets. The Telelever also serving as an important design feature The front end of the frame also accommodates the upper mounting point for the front-wheel Telelever. For it was obvious from the start that the R 1200 C, like all models in BMW's new Boxer generation and also like the new K 1200 RS introduced in the meantime, was to come with this highly innovative, exclusive front wheel geometry. Extra-long Monolever instead of the Paralever New high-comfort sprint strut A new, even softer and more comfortable spring strut has been fitted since November 1998. DESIGN AND MODEL FEATURES: The specific design philosophy underlying a BMW motorcycle is always of great significance - also when it's a cruiser. Accordingly, the design of the machine must reflect the basic values of the brand, giving the motorcycle its own specific identity. Precisely this is why the R 1200 C, in its design, interprets all of BMW's traditional values, such as innovation, clarity in model features and styling, functions which are both sensible and meaningful, and superior reliability all round. And added to all this we then have the most important factor: emotion. Ultra-modern technology plus a touch of nostalgia A further point is that the R 1200 C combines the most advanced technology with all the nostalgic attributes and features typical of a cruiser. It does not seek to present or represent a specific era in the history of the motorcycle, but rather focuses, in its core values, on BMW's almost 75 years of motorcycle tradition, without making a "historical" message in the process. Location: Virginia Zip Code: 24015 - See Map  Contact Information Name: Michael Wilson - E-Mail Seller Phone: 540-521-2292 View all ads from this seller E-Mail this ad to a friend Save this ad to My Garage

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