BMW R 1250 RT 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2025 vs Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	11.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	28 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
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
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	110 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	136 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	35 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	90 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	290 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,222 mm	Length	1,935 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	685 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,330 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	149 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1
Range	Range	526 km	Range	407 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	61 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	2.7 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels sovereign on the grand tour. We rode the 2020 model and are already thrilled with this version. The heavy motorbike is compact in the hand and wobbles through the bends with lightning speed. A great touring motorbike.

Superb wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful power

Easy engine control

Well-designed controls

Great integrated panniers

High stability even at high speeds

Slightly cumbersome to manoeuvre

topcase lock presented itself as somewhat stiff

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs