Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The BMW R1200C, released in 1997, weighed about 520 pounds dry, without a full tank of gasoline. It came in three colors: Deep Black, Canyon Red Metallic and Ivory. The top speed of the original was 104 miles per hour, with an acceleration of zero to sixty in 5.8 seconds. Gas tank capacity was 4.5 gallons, or 17 liters, which included a one gallon reserve. The 1997 R1200c had five speeds and an air and oil-cooled twin high-cam engine. Both the front and rear suspensions used central spring struts with coil springs. The front suspension used 35 mm hydraulic telescopic forks, while the rear suspension featured a two-tube shock absorber and mechanically-adjustable spring reload. Options included an anti-lock brake system, windshield, saddlebags, heated handlebar grips and a large pillion seat.
The R1200C Classic was produced with anti-lock brakes (ABS) as a standard feature. The Classic had a stainless steel exhaust system, clutch and brake lines. The engine was an air and oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder engine, with a three-way closed-loop catalytic converter. The gas tank capacity remained 4.5 gallons with a one gallon reserve. Seat height was 29.1 inches. While dry, the motorcycle weighed 519 pounds, not counting any options or additional accessories. Wet, it weighed 563 pounds, with a maximum permissible weight of 991 pounds. The Classic came with the standard colors of White Aluminum Metallic, Mocha Brown Metallic, Night Black and Sorren Blue Metallic.
The Euro was a model of the BMW R1200C released in 2001. It had the same Boxer twin-cylinder engine but was different in some cosmetic areas. The Euro came with pullback handlebars and engine protection bars, as well as a clear speedster screen windshield. Certain parts of the motorcycle, such as the forks, turn signal stalks frame and luggage rack, came with a sparkly gray finish called Graphitan. The Euro originally came in Dust Metallic and Ice Blue Metallic.