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BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2023 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023
BMW R 1250 RT 2023
BMW R 1250 RT 2023
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore102.5 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke100 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power91 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque158 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore48 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeToughened, Dry
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
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel136 mmTravel120 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake62.7 degree
TrailTrail116 mmTrail183.5 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter300 mm

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, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise 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 diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,640 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth1,040 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)427 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed180 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions134 g/km
Stationary noiseStationary noise92 dBStationary noise95 dB
Stationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Sound System, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

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 18 Transcontinental 2023

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Price BMW R 1250 RT

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Model year
Current average market prices

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