Vehicle Description
The Atlanta Showroom is offering this 2004 BMW r1200c Montauk. The
1170cc, air/oil-cooled, fuel-injected motor starts up on the first
push of the starter button. Because it's a horizontally opposed
Twin there is a considerable side-to-side shaking motion inherent
in the design. And when you crank the throttle in neutral, the
engine dances to the right. To BMW fans it's all part of the charm
and character. The clutch requires only a light pull, and the
lever, like the brake lever, is adjustable for smaller hands. The
gearbox operates smoothly and each shift feels direct and positive.
The wide-stance Telelever fork is borrowed from the portly R1200CL
touring cruiser model, as is the fat 150mm front tire. With this
model, the Boxer engine received an upgrade to two spark plugs per
cylinder. BMW is famous for excellent brakes, and this Montauk is
no exception. The brakes are outstanding and feature BMW's
EVO/Integral ABS. Pull the front lever and it activates the dual
4-piston calipers that bite on 12.0-inch dual floating rotors in
front, and also activates the floating two-piston caliper out back
that grabs another 11.2-inch single fixed rotor out back. And it's
tuned for just the right bias. Pressing the rear brake pedal,
however, does not activate the front brake. And the ABS will kick
in if the pavement gets wet or gravely, so there is no chance of
lockup. The Montauk's unconventional suspension components are
unlike any other cruiser's suspension on the market. The front
Telelever with 5.6 inches of travel soaks up bumps and potholes
with ease, and along with the beefy 150/80-16 tire, help the
Montauk to turn in easily and track solidly through turns. The rear
Monolever has 3.9 inches of travel, is adjustable for preload, and
it too handles its duties well. A few unexpected and welcomed
amenities include heated handgrips, a power socket, a
height-adjustable low-beam headlight, and a conveniently located
battery charger connection point.d The BMW cruisers look unlike any
other cruiser on the market, and there is no mistaking it for
anything else on the market. For those riders who are searching for
something different in a cruiser bike than is being offered by any
other manufacturer, this BMW may be just the ticket. The motor
gives you a unique pulse; the suspension offers a distinctive
handling package, and the unconventional, iconoclastic styling
obviously distinguishes itself from the crowd. The R1200C Montauk
might even be the right combination for you. To view the bike in
greater detail including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit
www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call the
Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833.