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

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

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

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore102.5 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke111.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power90 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,450 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque150 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque3,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake26 degree
TrailTrail116 mmTrail173 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height60 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,430 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,625 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height685 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity22.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR

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