The New R 1200 C Montauk Joins the 2004 BMW Motorrad Cruiser Line

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, June 19, 2003 ... For 2004, BMW Motorrad USA expands on the
BMW Cruiser theme with the addition of a new model and several key upgrades for
all cruiser models. Coming later this year, the new 2004 R 1200 C Montauk will
feature classic cruiser design and innovative technology with supreme ride
response. In addition, the entire 2004 R 1200 C family of cruisers will feature
updated 5-speed gearboxes and receive the ever-powerful BMW EVO braking system.
Two Spark cylinder heads will also be introduced on all R 1200 C Cruisers.

The new R 1200 C Montauk is placed between the basic R 1200 C and the luxurious
R 1200 CL. The front end features two vertically-arranged headlamps that sit
below a new windscreen. The widened BMW Telelever front suspension system, and
the revised rear Monolever suspension, are borrowed from the R 1200 CL. These
components make room for the wide CL wheels and tires, sized 150/80-16 at the
front and 170/80-15 at the rear. The remainder of chassis is derived from the R
1200 C Classic. Distinctive features include new side covers and a narrower
but higher passenger seat. Together, the components give the Montauk a striking
and powerful appearance from any perspective.

The powertrain is carried over from the other Cruiser models. As mentioned, the
Montauk and all other 2004 model year R 1200 Cs will feature Two Spark
ignition. The advantages include more desirable exhaust emissions output, fuel
consumption and engine response. The performance and torque figures remain the
same at 61 horsepower and 72 pound-feet of torque. The performance figures of
the R 1200 C Montauk are similar to those of the R 1200 C Classic, with fuel
consumption reduced by approximately 5% due to the Two Spark ignition.

The R 1200 C Montauk will list for $14,990, and will be available in October of
2003. Heated handgrips and a clear windscreen will be standard. Color choices
include Champagne Metallic, Sapphire Black Metallic and Arctic Blue Metallic.

BMW Group In America
BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since
then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales
and financial service organizations for the BMW and MINI brands and Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a
technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Corp. in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all
Z4 roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization
is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW car, 327 BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle, 148 BMW Motorcycle retailers, and 70 MINI dealers. BMW (US)
Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South
America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at http://www.bmwusa.com http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com and
http://www.miniusa.com

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