BMW R1200C Cruiser Test Ride and Specs

[@Darkvisor]

It looks..... quite special 😆 What do you think of this bike?

[@306Geni]

Looks let's say interesting, rides very average. Not really my kind of a bike. I liked Honda Valkirie much more.

[@Darkvisor]

@@306Geni Well my friend... You're in a for a treat soon. I have that one coming later on my channel ;)

[@vadimartamonovchapenster9434]

Really cool! Just wished that it had a bit more power.

[@Darkvisor]

@@vadimartamonovchapenster9434 Thanks for watching Vadim

[@piotrradwanski2507]

​@@vadimartamonovchapenster9434 not required. It is really enough with its power and the torque. I have one at home, model Montauk. I change the gearbox for 6 shifts.

[@TheRogermursick]

I bought my R1200c in 2002 and still have it. It is a fantastic motorcycle. Great balance, cruises at 80mph all day long with a load of torque. No, it's not a crotch rocket but it has plenty of great performance. The Boxer engine only gets smoother the more miles you put on it. I have very little vibration in my mirrors and no. In the beginning yeah, it was a shaker, but it has really smoothed out. I keep the throttle bodies in sync and give it regular oil changes. If you are looking to buy one don't be afraid. It's a solid machine if you maintain it...Like all things mechanical.

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching and for making a comment where you shared your story about your bike. It's great to hear detailed info about bikes from owners. =)

[@deregulatethisnow4555]

I purchased a 2004 r1200c 2 years ago! It is the best bike I've ever owned. It has ABS, heated grips, and matching locks for the bags. The fact you cruise at 75-80 mph at 3,500 rpm is very calming for a ride. My last bike had rpms in a much higher range on the highway and it was grating to ride for any long distances. I looked for a bigger rear seat, since I saw a number of photos of r1200c with a bigger rear seat and backrest for the passenger. I was unable to find one anywhere. but, I found a r1200CL (the larger touring one) for $4,500 and got that. Now, I have 2 r1200 bikes! One cruiser and one tourer!

[@oh_rhythm]

Just saw one in the streets of Valencia today and was like woah that's a beautiful machine. Elegant cruiser... Who would've thought

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching my video 👍

[@citylumberjack9169]

I absolutely adore my 2001 R1200C Montana. Yes, the instrumentation is a bit weird and dysfunctional; the ABS system is notoriously always broken and is prohibitively expensive to fix; on mine you don't even get the cool backrest. BUT it is exceptionally comfortable for both city use and longer rides, it handles like you would expect from a BMW, and while it isn't super-powerful it accelerates well and cruises pleasantly at 70mph. It manages to remain lighter and more nimble than the big touring bikes from BMW and others, yet provides far more performance than the typical American cruiser. Oh, and it also has a low seat height - comforting to someone like me with a short inseam. I am tempted to buy another one and store it against the eventuality of mine wearing out.

[@Darkvisor]

Your comment is exactly what I want to read on my channel =) People who enjoys the bikes I ride and explain why. Even though this bike wasn't really my taste, I'm happy to hear that it's perfect for others =) Thanks for watching and ride safe brother!

[@benjamindejonge3624]

Probably the best build low maintenance bike ever I would like one

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Benjamin

[@matemate783]

I live in europe and own one for ten years now, along with two other boxer BMWs. I think it is not for everyone. I have put about 70t kilometers on it, and it works like a clock. Every detail on the bike is amazing, no cheap materials were used. This is a motorcycle for BMW fans, that mostly older men apreciate and some younger as well. I guess it is because BMW changed its image in past 20 or so years, from 'the quiet sounding bike that will not break down and is easy to maintain' to 'the best selling exclusive enduro bike in the world', which is also ok.

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah I think this one is a "love it or hate it" bike... either you like how it looks or you don't. I'm glad to hear that people are enjoying their bikes and how they look, there's always a bike out there for everyone ('s taste) =) Thanks for watching Mate

[@pmadjidi]

i have one of these beside my k1600 and R1200GS, and it is my favorit of the tree, this bike is alive, has character...

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@miroslavbaotic8038]

I opet odlična prezentacija.... ovaj motor tražim... odlično. Hvala vam

[@Darkvisor]

hvala na gledanju mog videa =)

[@jamesbonanno3359]

I own 2 BMW motorcycles. One is the 2002 BMW R 1200 C and the other is a 2004 BMW R 1200 CL. I absolutely love both motorcycles and have put over 20000 miles on them in

[@Darkvisor]

I didn't "bash" the bike in my video? I said it was a nice bike, not my style though, not everyone has the same opinion/taste.

[@jamesbonanno3359]

@@Darkvisor DV Didn't mean you at all. Your review was well done and quite fair. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was put together well. My words were geared toward comments I see in threads when the motorcycle is brought up many people just immediately start bashing it and never rode it. I should do a better job in the future of being more clear. Ride often and ride safe.

[@Darkvisor]

@@jamesbonanno3359 Ah okey. No worries. I get some strange comments from some people sometimes. Usually people who bashes me for not liking "their" bike... Ride safe and thanks for watching James

[@jamesbonanno3359]

@@Darkvisor ....and thank you for some fine content. I subscribed and hit the bell!

[@Darkvisor]

@@jamesbonanno3359 Thanks I appreciate it. Don't have any more BMW coming up on my channel soon sadly but other great (and not so great) bikes =)

[@juice0916]

I love mine....like a baby r 18....great low ctr of gravity......nice sound......great bars.......

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@ewadge]

I really miss my R1200C - but when some bearings starting making a whining noise, the price that the dealer quoted to effect the repair was eye watering. Luckily I managed to find an independent shop who fixed it - still expensive but within reach. Once fixed, and being completely useless when it comes to doing anything mechanical, I sold it super cheap. Still miss that bike and have been tempted to buy it back but I don't have the skills nor the pocket to maintain it.

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story Eric

[@panmetronariston5295]

Same problem I can’t believe why bmw make it so hard for someone to keep this beautiful bike … if something don’t work properly you should sell it for free I’m thinking to paint blue mine and through it in to the ocean - very sad

[@badkatrising3918]

I have a chance to buy one of these exact bikes this week for $4000. 7000 miles and super clean. I’ve been on a Harley Hardtail for 20 years and I’m done. Time to relax.

[@Darkvisor]

Nice. I wish you the best with the new bike. Thanks for watching and ride safe

[@paulcosgrove6160]

Best description of this bike ever, yes it really is a mixture of a Cruiser and a normal bike!! You really should write for mainstream magazines. I was going to say....If it's good enough for James Bond 007 it's good enough for me...............but it isn't. As you say an easy bike to ride, painfully slow and and unless kept spotlessly clean they get shabby quickly. If they break or need a clutch, like all BMW shaft-drive Boxers repair bills are HUGE. Quirky looks but deserve a place in history as, in my opinion, it is the forerunner of the R1200R, one of my favourite BMW's, and I only like that and the K1300R LOL!

[@Banditmanuk]

I was just going to comment about the James Bond connection but you beat me to it.

[@paulcosgrove6160]

@@Banditmanuk Sorry!

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Paul and for your nice comment. I have a K1600 coming up on my channel later on ;)

[@yossiallen3316]

It's a great machine....love it

[@Darkvisor]

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[@Zippytie]

Just bought a very crusty /rusty 2002 Independant , non runner , needs fork stanchions , fuel tank cleaning , probably a fuel pump and maybe siezed engine and brakes , but always wanted one as i love the style , wish me luck !

[@Darkvisor]

Sounds awesome. I wish you the best with your restoration. Thanks for watching

[@RoyGough-l4e]

Buckets of character, if Dali had ridden a bike, I think he would have straddled this one🌞

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching my video, please consider supporting me and my work by subscribing to my channel. =)

[@GaryKalajian-rn7ml]

I think there are one of the nicest looking bikes ever made.... Riding one is easy lots of power where you need it nothing ridiculous very easy to chip tune and get 30 more horsepower out of if you want it and it's ABM W so it'll be reliable for 2 or 300000 miles

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Gary!

[@AmbrosiasRideOuts]

Love this bike. I wish mine was in this good a condition. 😎

[@Darkvisor]

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[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

This is a very nice and at least in my country very rare model. Very good review. What a coincidence, in my last video I have also this BMW. Can check it. :)

[@Darkvisor]

Really? How funny. I will of course check your video! =) Thanks for watching

[@markCigars]

Love this bike

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Mark

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

It does have quite a distinctive look in that retro colour. But the size and shape of the tank makes it look pregnant lol. Be safe my friend 🍻👍

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah it looks weird =P Thanks for watching my friend 🍻👍

[@johnmadeit2023]

"Pregnant" had me laughed so hard

[@fulminatorix]

Excelente y exclusiva máquina. Acabo de comprar una r850c tras un montón de años detrás de ella. Se cotizan muy caras , pero no me arrepiento el haber pagado ese precio y estoy enamorado de ella. Es una moto que levanta pasiones. O la odias o la amas. No hay punto intermedio.

[@Darkvisor]

Gracias por ver

[@Eidrian111]

Jajajaja dudo muchísimo que levante alguna pasión. No tenía conocimiento que habían hecho una versión peor a la 1200. Esa no ha de ni siquiera moverse si la 1200 es hasta más lenta que una Harley.

[@venkateshramesh5822]

This bike featured in Tomorrow never dies when Pierce Brosnan used to play James Bond. Anything Bond has a style statement, would love to own this over a R18 any day.....

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah the R18 seems more of a James Bond motorcycle =) Thanks for watching my friend

[@everythinggaming7938]

The colour is something only a 90 year old can appreciate

[@Darkvisor]

Haha I totally agree with you 😂👍

[@arbr3]

I think if it had blacked out components it’d look very cool with this paint color.

[@lllDispensablelll]

@@Darkvisor Really? 😅 i saw this bike today at this gas station and it looked awesome to me. But it was also a little bit tuned. Now i feel old haha

[@Darkvisor]

@@lllDispensablelll maybe you identify as a 90 year old? =P

[@lllDispensablelll]

@@Darkvisor Sometimes i already feel like an 90 years old haha

[@luizpires106]

This handlebar isn't original I think. The original seems like a horn. Excellent vídeo, thanks for sharing! 🇧🇷👍🏼

[@Darkvisor]

Ah you might be correct. I didn’t know that. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. Orbrigado por assistir Luiz

[@luizpires106]

@@Darkvisor thank you friends yeah!

[@photodennis76]

aaaaah såå göttt tack för uppload =)=)

[@Darkvisor]

Var det du som efterfrågade denna video? Minns inte namnet =)

[@photodennis76]

@@Darkvisor ajämeeen taack för uppload va tyckte du har ju varit så intresserad av denna =)

[@Darkvisor]

@@photodennis76 haha jag intresserad? var väl du som var de =P de var inget för mig men kul å testa =P

[@photodennis76]

@@Darkvisor aah sorry felstavat jag ska de vara . men den är nog inget för mig häller =)=)

[@tom23245]

It's a weird cross between cruiser, naked street bike, and standard. Looks good at some angles and doesn't at other angles. That's probably why it's so polarizing.

[@Darkvisor]

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[@NobodyMoto]

Lite skillnad på denna & Duken du la upp häromdagen, den ser ju väldigt unik ut om man säger så 😆

[@Darkvisor]

Haha jaa 😂 Tack för titten ✌️

[@МаркДемань-р7и]

Cool!!!

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@MrG-ce6tb]

Big thumbs up. That is a very nice bike. Catch you later brother.

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Mr G

[@thedinastyguild]

Cool bike... but i don't like one bit the single-panel >>>NON-CENTERED

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah I agree. Looks strange not to have the display in the middle. Thanks for watching!

[@ЛешаЛешенька-т2г]

This bike is about good look and...thats all. Also, after I watched history about Quandt family, I can't calmly look at bmw.

[@Darkvisor]

Oh really. I haven't seen anything about that family. I must take a look Thanks for watching

[@twowheelswede]

Asså jag har jättesvårt för hur boxern ser ut o det gäller alla..... färgen... nej tack. Annars säker en jätteskön hoj tror jag. Tack för provturen 😁😁😁

[@Darkvisor]

Haha ja. Lite samma här. :) Tack för titten

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

Nice😎😎

[@Darkvisor]

Long time no see. Happy to see your comment again. =) Thanks for watching chestnut tinman! =)

[@photodennis76]

sjuuukt gööttt =)=)

[@Darkvisor]

Tack för titten. =)

[@yahtzeejimbob]

I'm looking at one for sale that does not have the backrest shown. Any idea how I can get one to mount on the bike I might purchase?

[@Darkvisor]

Sorrry I have no idea. Maybe you can find the seat on eBay or something. I’m guessing the seat in my video is the original seat. Good luck and thanks for watching

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Awesome looking. I just found one for $3200 black one 28k miles

[@Darkvisor]

Awesome. Have fun with it and ride safe. Thanks for watching my video

[@mirekzgdyni]

Czołem, fajny sprzęt. Mam taki sam w czarnym malowaniu, ten sam rocznik. Robiłem modyfikację wydechu i teraz wreszcie pięknie brzmi, nie tylko wyglada... Mam pytanie o kierownicę bo chyba nie jest oryginalna. Coś wiesz na jej temat, podoba mi się. Pozdrawiam

[@Darkvisor]

przepraszam nie wiem o przednim kole. Tym motocyklem jeździłem tylko raz. dzięki za oglądanie

[@piotrradwanski2507]

Kierownica jest ORI. To model szeroki. Mam chyba taka w swoim Montauku.

[@mirekzgdyni]

@@piotrradwanski2507 Sprzęt jest z '99 a Montauki zaczęto produkować od '03 zdaje się...

[@denker032047146]

HAHAHA vilken shock att se en helt random video på farsans hoj som dessutom är från min gamla hemby SKENE!

[@Darkvisor]

Hehe. Jag hann köra den innan han köpte den med andra ord. :) Tack för titten Conny

[@haydigezelimmurataltun]

Dostum , 👍💯

[@Darkvisor]

izlediğiniz için teşekkürler

[@AVKmoto]

Nja, inget man vill ha i garaget direkt :D

[@Darkvisor]

Äh sluta... Du vill ha 5 såna! ;) Tack för titten AKV

[@varlomovich2015]

Какого года мотоцикл?

[@Darkvisor]

это 1999 год. Я всегда ставлю год в описании =) Спасибо за просмотр

[@adamguzzo94]

Man that thing seems slow?

[@Darkvisor]

Well it’s not my bike so I didn’t really push it hard. :) Thanks for watching Adam

[@thomasroughley7982]

Wierd and wonderful I like it.😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching, please subscribe to support me and my channel =)

[@cadillacescalade1]

There is no bikes After japanese ones …

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching. Please subscribe :)

[@Josieman543]

Lol 61 hp? Boring

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Adam

[@Eyore82]

It's a very forgettable bike.. I couldn't justify spending any amount of money to purchase it, unless you absolutely have to own a bmw.

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah, I wouldn't buy this one either. Just not my type of looks or riding style. But I can see why some would want it. Just not me =P Thanks for watching Eeyore

[@alexanderson2907]

I bought one mint for $3,000