BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1200 R 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	163 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1.157 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed 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	Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

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