BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs. Kawasaki KX 85 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

Kawasaki KX 85 2009

Kawasaki KX 85 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2023 compared to Kawasaki KX 85 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2023
Kawasaki KX 85 2009
BMW R 1250 RT 2023
BMW R 1250 RT 2023
Kawasaki KX 85 2009
Kawasaki KX 85 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102.5 mmBore48.5 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke45.8 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10
StarterStarterElectricStarterKick
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes2-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement84 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter14 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength1,820 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth735 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,255 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity5.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

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

Kawasaki KX 85 2009

Kawasaki KX 85 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Kawasaki KX 85

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price Kawasaki KX 85

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