The BMW R1200CL was one of many versions created by the House of Munich based on the standard R1200C model. The R1200CL version debuted in 2002 and was fairly different than the base model, featuring several modifications and touring accessories.
In 2004, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1200CL, a touring-oriented motorcycle in its third consecutive production year, featuring the same specifications as the previous one without modifications.
Compared to the base model, the R1200CL came with a full fairing, a tachometer and analog-style clock, an extended rake, larger alloy wheels, two additional vertically-stacked high-beam headlights, and cruise control.
It came equipped with standard features, such as a large front cowl with four round headlights, an M-shaped windscreen, hand guards, a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a rider backrest, side-mounted panniers, a top box with a passenger backrest, a dual exhaust system, and five-spoke alloy wheels.
In the performance department, the 2004 BMW R1200CL had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 61 hp with a peak force at 5,000 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.
The power generated by the engine was sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a final shaft drive that pushed the motorcycle to a top speed of 165 kph (102 mph).