The R 1200 C Montauk: masculine, striking, full of strength.

Marking the introduction of yet another unique model, the R 1200 C Montauk -- a purist Cruiser in classic design, with innovative technology and superior riding behavior -- entered the market in autumn 2003.

The R 1200 C Montauk perfectly rounds off the range between the R 1200 CL Luxury Cruiser and the "basic" Cruisers. This is a "semi-naked" bike featuring only a windshield and boasting very powerful, masculine looks. At the front the Montauk is characterized by its double headlight in vertical arrangement and the extra-wide Telelever carried over from the R 1200 CL. The wheels and the extra-wide 150/80 16 (front) and 170/80 15 (rear) tires also come from the R 1200 CL.

The other suspension and running gear features have been taken from the R 1200 C Classic, new features being the side covers and the somewhat more slender, but higher passenger seat, both of which give the Montauk a powerful, striking look also from the side.

In terms of brakes, the R 1200 C Montauk features the EVO front-wheel brake now to be admired on all Boxer and K-models, offering maximum brake power at all times. Incorporating two 305-mm (12.00") brake discs and four-piston fixed callipers at the front and one 285-mm (11.22") brake disc with a double floating calliper at the rear, the brake technology as such has been carried over from the R 1200 CL. The brake lines, finally, are steel-clad.

BMW's unique Motorcycle Integral ABS is available as option, in this case in the fully integrated version reflecting the particular character of this special machine. So regardless of whether the rider operates the hand or foot brake, brake power is always applied perfectly on both wheels.

The drivetrain is the same as on the other Cruisers, dual ignition now being featured in general on all 1,200-cc Boxer engines. As a result, all Cruisers as of the 2004 model year come with the same significant benefits in terms of emission management, fuel economy and running smoothness. Output and torque remain the same, that is a standard 45 kW (61 bhp) and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm on all models.

Performance of the R 1200 C Montauk on the road is the same as with the R 1200 C Classic.

New features at-a-glance:

• Two Spark ignition
• EVO, Full Integral ABS brakes
• New instrument cluster (from CL) with tachometer and clock
• An updated gearbox with high-contact ratio fourth and fifth gears for smoother shifting
• New headlight cluster
• New dual seat
• New handlebar
• New side covers, which give the Montauk a strong stance.

Base Price: $15,025 + applicable fees
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