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

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1300 RS 2025

BMW R 1300 RS 2025

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

BMW R 1250 RT 2025
BMW R 1300 RS 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore102.5 mmBore106.5 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power145 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque149 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC, Drag lever
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,300 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter47 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel136 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake62 degree
TrailTrail116 mmTrail122.5 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter285 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Engine drag torque control, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,138 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth846 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,523 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height790 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to825 mmSeat Height up to815 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)279 kgDry Weight (with ABS)245 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed246 km/h
RangeRange526 kmRange354 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions110 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.8 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentConnectivity, Case system, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Topcase, USB socket, USB-C socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

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 RS 2025

BMW R 1300 RS 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW R 1300 RS

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price BMW R 1300 RS

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