Kawasaki ER-6n 2016 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Kawasaki ER-6n 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Overview - Kawasaki ER-6n 2016 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Kawasaki ER-6n 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki ER-6n 2016 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Kawasaki ER-6n 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Kawasaki ER-6n 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
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	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,110 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki ER-6n 2016

The engine is hearty and a lot of fun, plus the ER shines with a Japanese meticulous finish and a fighting price.

Solid handling

high quality level

weak brake

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

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