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

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

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

BMW K 1300 GT 2009
BMW R 1250 RT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
StrokeStroke64.3 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,200 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque135 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,293 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelelever

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,318 mmLength2,222 mm
WidthWidth965 mmWidth985 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,572 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

The engine now produces 160 hp and 135 Nm. This should make further comments on driving performance superfluous. Sitting upright with the windshield extended, you can accelerate to over 250 km/h with absolute ease. Only at this point do you start to think a little about the poor engine - below this, it is simply completely underpowered, always and everywhere.

Relaxed riding feel

confident turn-in behaviour

strong engine - lots of power

efficient windshield.

Handling disadvantages in bends.

BMW R 1250 RT 2019

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1300 GT vs BMW R 1250 RT

Price BMW K 1300 GT

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