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BMW C-1

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Make Model

BMW C1

Year

2000

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity

124 cc / 7.6 cub in.
Bore x Stroke 56.4 x 50mm
Cooling Liquid
Lubrication Wet sump
Compression Ratio 13.0:1

Induction

Electrical fuel injection

Ignition

BMS

Starting

Electric

Max Power

11 kW / 15 hp  @ 9259 rpm

Max Torque

12 Nm / 1.2 kgf-m / 8.9 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm

Transmission

Automatic

Final Drive

Belt

Frame

Steel spine

Front Suspension

Telelever

Front Wheel Travel

75mm / 3 in.

Rear Suspension

Engine swinging arm

Rear Wheel Travel

85mm / 3.3 in.

Front Brakes

Single 220mm disc

Rear Brakes

Single 225mm disc

Front Tyre

120/70 -13

Rear Tyre

140/70 -12

Wheel Base

1488 mm / 58.6 in.

Seat Height

701 mm / 27.6 in.

Dry Weight

185 kg / 407.9 lbs

Wet Weight

202 kg / 445.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal.

Average Consumption

3.3 l/100 km 72 US mpg

Tank Range

289.7 km / 180 miles

Standing ¼ mile

20.7 sec

Top Speed

104.6 km/h / 65 mph
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BMW is known for its unconventional designs, none more so than the CI. Safety features had never really been included on a motorbike before this machine appeared in 2000. The CI is built around an aluminium cage, designed to keep the rider safe inside in the event of an accident. Twin seatbelts hold the rider in place, and the cage can withstand very large impacts. An impact-absorbing frontal zone helps soak up much of the energy in a head-on crash - the most common type of motorcycle crash involving other vehicles. The rest of the CI is more conventional. The engine is a four-stroke design, with fuel-injection and automatic transmission. The CI is offered with many accessories, including ABS, sound and luggage systems.