BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Overview - BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	175 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,489 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	985 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	750 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels sovereign on the grand tour. We rode the 2020 model and are already thrilled with this version. The heavy motorbike is compact in the hand and wobbles through the bends with lightning speed. A great touring motorbike.

Superb wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful power

Easy engine control

Well-designed controls

Great integrated panniers

High stability even at high speeds

Slightly cumbersome to manoeuvre

topcase lock presented itself as somewhat stiff

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs