BMW R 1250 RT 2024 vs. BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2024 vs BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2024 compared to BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	74 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
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	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

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	Double piston

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	2,145 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	906 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	205 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

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

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

The S-class among motorbikes. You want to tour and travel in a relaxed manner, ideally with company, sufficient luggage stowed in the sophisticated, easy-to-use pannier systems. There are not many motorbikes on which women like to ride in the back, but the RT is one of them.

Luxurious

integrated electronics

efficient windshield

comfortable ride

spacious pannier system

quite heavy at 300kg

proud price

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