BMW C1 200 - 2001 Specifications and Reviews
The BMW C1 200 is an innovative scooter designed for practical urban commuters seeking safety and convenience. Its 176cc liquid-cooled engine delivers smooth, economical performance ideal for city riding. Best known for its distinctive integrated roll cage and automatic transmission, the C1 offers unprecedented rider protection and ease of use for daily commuting.
2001
General information | |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2001 |
| Model | BMW C1 200 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Bore x stroke | 62.0 x 58.4 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Torque | 17.00 |
| Power | 18.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 176.00 ccm (10.74 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,488 mm (58.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Front percentage of weight | 43.2 |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
BMW C1 200 dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/70-12 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-13 |
| Rear suspension travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Front suspension travel | 75 mm (3.0 inches) |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 16.700 seconds |
| Top speed | 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 9.70 litres (2.56 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
18 hp
Peak Power
15.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track2%
City88%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding80%
Touring18%
Passenger10%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Ideal for commuters and new or returning riders wanting scooter ease with car-like safety; no sporting skill required. |
| Purpose | Built for urban commuting. Its roof, seatbelts and safety cage let riders skip a helmet in some markets while dodging traffic. |
| Rider Fit | Low 700mm seat, upright feet-forward stance and a protective roof/frame. Heavy at 202kg but planted; short travel suspension. |
| Character | A genuinely unique BMW oddity: half scooter, half safety pod. Quirky, practical, weather-shielding city runabout with real character. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for highway cruising, two-up trips, spirited cornering or anyone chasing speed or long-distance touring comfort. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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