BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. BMW K 1600 GT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs BMW K 1600 GT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to BMW K 1600 GT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 GT 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	160.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	180 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Duolever
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	115 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	136 mm	Travel	135 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	62.2 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	106.4 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

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	190 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	2,324 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,618 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	825 mm	Seat Height up to	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	343 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen electronically adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

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