R 1200 CL

R 1200 CL
Chassis and Wheels
The travel of the front wheel is damped by a
central suspension strut with twin-sleeve
damper principle. It provides 144 mm of
front suspension travel.
To review the changes in the chassis geometry
we will compare the R 1200 C to the
CL. But first lets review the basics of chassis
geometry.
Rake = The inclined angle that is created
by an imaginary line through the steering
pivots to the road surface.
Trail = The distance, as measured along the
ground, of the point at which the front tire
contacts the ground and where the imaginary
axis line of the steering pivots would
contact the ground.
By itself, the 30mm longer R 1200 CL
Telelever changes the rake angle to 56 O
and increases the wheelbase by the same
distance.
However, the new lower fork brace repositions
the steering pivot further forward on
the fork brace, which moves the forks rearward
reducing the overall wheelbase but
increases the trail.
Final chassis specifications of R 1200 C
vs R 1200 CL:
Rake angle:
C = 60.5 O
CL = 56 O
Trail measurement:
C = 86mm (3.38“)
CL = 184mm (7.24“)
Wheelbase:
C = 1650 mm (65.0“)
CL = 1641 mm (64.61“)
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Technical Features in Detail