BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs. Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2023 compared to Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2023

Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
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	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	136 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	63.5 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

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	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	180 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	2,222 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	860 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,535 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km
Stationary noise over 95dB	Stationary noise over 95dB		Stationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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BMW R 1250 RT 2023 vs. Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2023 compared to Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

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 1250 RT 2023

Honda NT1100 DCT 2025

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