1999 BMW R1200C

Designed by BMW Head of Design, David Robb, the R1200C was BMW's attempt to tap into the Harley Davidson cruiser style market, and was a significant departure from their previous endeavours. An advance promotional placement of the R1200C in the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies", ahead of the first deliveries to dealers was a real coup for the company's Marketing Department and ensured a global audience.The BMW R1200C is a Harley-Davidson rival with German engineering. Like most cruisers, it sells on looks. The power characteristics of the R1200 are typical of large capacity twin cylinder cruisers where low down torque is more desirable than outright speed. Dynamically it's better than many of its rivals thanks to quality engineering and light(ish) weight. With its low centre of gravity, lengthened wheelbase (1,650mm) and modern suspension, BMW's radical cruiser has pushed road-holding standards, arguably, even higher. Exhibited in many Museums around the World (Guggenheim included) effectively as a Work of Art and the winner in several countries of Motorcycle of the Year and Cruiser of the Year, these motorcycles are approaching cult status. Displayed in a showroom for virtually all its life, and with only 311 miles logged the motorcycle on offer today is, as might be expected, in excellent condition and has been very realistically priced compared to the cost of a current brand new cruiser.A great bike to ride now or as a long term collectable machine.