BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs. BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2023 compared to BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	106.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	149 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid-air
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,300 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telelever
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	190 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	136 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	63.8 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	118.8 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	285 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,222 mm	Length	2,280 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	1,012 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,534 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	825 mm	Seat Height up to	890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	269 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	113 g/km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	92 dB	Stationary noise	88 dB
Stationary noise over 95dB	Stationary noise over 95dB		Stationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure remains an impressive adventure bike, offering a powerful engine, a high level of comfort and superb dynamics. It stands out thanks to its agile handling, high-quality Advanced Rider Assistance Systems and first-class ergonomics. Despite its polarising design, it is the obvious choice for experienced riders who value comfort and performance on long touring trips.

Agile boxer transmission

remarkably neutral handling

excellent ergonomics for long journeys

long range

high-quality Advanced Rider Assistance Systems allow for very dynamic manoeuvres

excellent features

excellent control layout

superb seat

very smooth steering response

impressive stability at high speeds

confident power even in challenging conditions

Heavy – difficult to lift off the stand

somewhat limited braking feel on very poor road surfaces

traction control and combined ABS reach their limits in extreme conditions

very high seating position is challenging for shorter riders

styling is even more polarising than on earlier models

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

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BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs. BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2023 compared to BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2024

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Price BMW R 1250 RT

Price BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

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