BMW R 18 2021 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 18 2021

BMW R 18 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW R 18 2021 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 18 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW R 18 2021
BMW R 18 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore107.1 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke100 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power91 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque158 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.6 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore48 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,802 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelelever
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter37 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel90 mmTravel136 mm
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake57.3 degreeRake64.1 degree
TrailTrail150 mmTrail116 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter276 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height65 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,440 mmLength2,222 mm
WidthWidth964 mmWidth985 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,731 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height690 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)345 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)279 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 2021

BMW R 18 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels superior when touring. The heavy bike sits compactly in the hand and wags nimbly through the bends. A great touring motorbike.

Great wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful acceleration

Easy engine modulation

Well-designed controls

Great integrated luggage

High stability even at high speeds

Somewhat cumbersome when manoeuvring

gear changes at low revs a little choppy

opaque pressure point of the brakes

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 18 vs BMW R 1250 RT

Price BMW R 18

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Price BMW R 1250 RT

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