BMW R 1300 RT 2025 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 RT 2025 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	106.5 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	149 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	12.5
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	Multiplate in oil-bath, 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, Drag lever	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,300 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telelever
Travel	Travel	149 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm
Travel	Travel	158 mm	Travel	136 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	64.1 degree
Trail	Trail	115 mm	Trail	116 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	285 mm	Diameter	276 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, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, 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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 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	2,229 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	971 mm	Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	860 mm	Seat Height up to	825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	281 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	279 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	205 km/h
Range	Range	489 km	Range	526 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	113 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, Integrated navigation system	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1300 RT 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 RT 2025 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 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 1300 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

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