BMW K 1300 S 2009 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2019

BMW K 1300 S 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

Overview - BMW K 1300 S 2009 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2019

BMW K 1300 S 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 S 2009 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2019

BMW K 1300 S 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

BMW K 1300 S 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Stroke	Stroke	64.3 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telelever

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm

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
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,182 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	905 mm	Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,585 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

The new R 1250 RT really likes the more powerful engine with 11 additional hp, because 279 kilos ready to ride are happy about every extra hp. Even more pleasing, however, are the proud 143 Newton metres - 18 more than on the predecessor. This results in even more smoothness and sovereignty, which are at the top of the list for a tourer. Nevertheless, the thick 12.5-RT can also be ridden in a sporty manner; the pronounced acceleration from below makes it extremely agile, especially when exiting a bend after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro, the gears just slip and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1250 RT are still the good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its relatively small turning circle.

Luxuriously equipped

very well-functioning electronics

efficient windshield

pleasant handling

spacious pannier system.

With 279 kilos ready to drive, difficult to manoeuvre

proud price