Segment:
Unique Urban Mobility Vehicle (UMV) / Scooter-Motorcycle Hybrid
Target Audience:
Urban commuters seeking enhanced safety and weather protection compared to traditional scooters.
Competitors:
While unique, it competed indirectly with premium scooters and small-displacement motorcycles for urban transport needs. Its safety cage was a significant differentiator.
Design Philosophy:
BMW's approach to urban safety, combining motorcycle agility with car-like protection.
Safety Innovations:
Integral safety cage, seatbelt, crumple zones, ABS (on some models).
Value Proposition:
Provides professional-grade technical guidance for maintaining and repairing the BMW C1, essential for owners and independent mechanics.
Vehicle Variants Covered:
BMW C1 125, BMW C1 200
Model Years Covered:
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Estimated Page Count:
Refer to specific manual details if available, but generally extensive for workshop manuals.
Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Language:
English (assumed based on typical availability for this market)
Powertrain:
Engine (125cc and 200cc variants), Transmission, Clutch, Cooling System, Fuel System, Exhaust System
Chassis:
Frame, Suspension (Front and Rear), Steering, Wheels, Tires, Brakes (Front and Rear)
Electrical:
Ignition System, Lighting System, Starting System, Charging System, Instrumentation, Wiring Diagrams, Battery
Bodywork:
Body Panels, Fairings, Seating, Storage Compartments, Roll Cage System (Integral to C1 design)
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug replacement, fluid checks and top-offs, chain/belt adjustment (if applicable)
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting common problems, fault finding, diagnostic codes (if applicable to the era)
Repair:
Engine disassembly and reassembly, transmission repair, brake caliper overhaul, suspension component replacement, electrical component repair
Installation:
Component replacement procedures, setting clearances, torquing specifications
Depth:
Comprehensive; covers routine maintenance to major component overhauls and repairs, including detailed exploded views and diagrams.
Searchable Text:
Likely searchable, common for modern PDF workshop manuals.
Quality:
Digital reproduction, quality depends on the original source and scanning process. Expect clear diagrams and text.
Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Type:
Four-stroke single-cylinder
Bore X Stroke:
Typically around 52.4 mm x 57.8 mm (verify with manual)
Cooling System:
Liquid-cooled
Power Output:
Approximately 11-15 hp (verify with manual)
Torque Output:
Approximately 10-12 Nm (verify with manual)
Type:
Four-stroke single-cylinder
Bore X Stroke:
Typically around 65.5 mm x 57.8 mm (verify with manual)
Cooling System:
Liquid-cooled
Power Output:
Approximately 15-18 hp (verify with manual)
Torque Output:
Approximately 15-17 Nm (verify with manual)
Induction:
Carbureted (likely Keihin or similar) for early models, potentially fuel injection on later or specific markets.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Approximately 10-12 liters (verify with manual)
Length:
Approx. 2240 mm (verify with manual)
Width:
Approx. 740 mm (verify with manual)
Height:
Approx. 1400 mm (including roll cage, verify with manual)
Dry Weight:
Approx. 160-170 kg (depending on variant, verify with manual)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
Typically around 300-320 kg (verify with manual)
Crash Safety:
Designed with enhanced safety features for a scooter, including an integrated safety cage and seatbelt. Achieved good results in Euro NCAP crash tests for its category.
Braking System:
Front and rear disc brakes. Optional ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) available on some models.
Lighting:
Halogen headlights, LED taillights (common), turn signals.
Occupant Restraint:
Three-point seatbelt.
Structural Protection:
Integral steel safety cage, crumple zones.
Features:
Basic instrumentation cluster (speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, warning lights). No advanced infotainment systems typical of modern cars.
ABS:
Optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) available on certain models, significantly enhancing braking safety.
Features:
No modern connectivity features like Bluetooth or smartphone integration.
Oil Change:
Typically every 5,000 km or annually (refer to manual for precise interval).
Air Filter Replacement:
Every 10,000 km or as needed based on conditions (refer to manual).
Spark Plug Replacement:
Every 10,000-15,000 km (refer to manual for correct type and gap).
Transmission Fluid Change:
Every 10,000-20,000 km or as specified in the manual.
Engine Oil Type:
Synthetic or semi-synthetic motorcycle oil, typically SAE 10W-40 or 15W-50 (verify exact spec and API/JASO rating in manual).
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 1.0-1.3 liters (verify with manual).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze coolant, mixed with distilled water (verify specific BMW coolant recommendation).
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 (verify in manual, critical for ABS models).
Common Wear Items:
CVT belt, variator rollers, shock absorbers, brake pads, exhaust system.
Electrical Gremlins:
Intermittent electrical issues can occur with age; clean connections and check grounds are crucial.
Manufacturer:
BMW Motorrad, a division of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.
Development Goal:
To create a safer, more user-friendly, and weather-protected urban mobility solution that bridged the gap between scooters and cars.
Introduction Year:
Introduced in 2000.
Manufacturing Location:
Germany
Production Years:
2000-2006 (for both 125 and 200cc models)
