BMW R 1250 RT 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2020 vs BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	180 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	2,222 mm	Length	2,203 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	998 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	236 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

The new R 1250 RT really likes the more powerful engine with 11 additional hp, because 279 kilos ready to ride are happy about every extra hp. Even more pleasing, however, are the proud 143 Newton metres - 18 more than on the predecessor. This results in even more smoothness and sovereignty, which are at the top of the list for a tourer. Nevertheless, the thick 12.5-RT can also be ridden in a sporty manner; the pronounced acceleration from below makes it extremely agile, especially when exiting a bend after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro, the gears just slip and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1250 RT are still the good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its relatively small turning circle.

Luxuriously equipped

very well-functioning electronics

efficient windshield

pleasant handling

spacious pannier system.

With 279 kilos ready to drive, difficult to manoeuvre

proud price

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs