BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,450 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	150 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	26 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	173 mm

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	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,222 mm	Length	2,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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