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BMW K 1600 GTL 2025 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

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Overview - BMW K 1600 GTL 2025 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GTL 2025 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025
BMW R 1250 RT 2025
BMW K 1600 GTL 2025
BMW K 1600 GTL 2025
BMW R 1250 RT 2025
BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore72 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power160.5 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque180 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders6Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,649 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionDuoleverFront suspensionTelelever
TravelTravel115 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel135 mmTravel136 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
RakeRake62.2 degreeRake64.1 degree
TrailTrail106.4 mmTrail116 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter276 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, 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 width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,489 mmLength2,222 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth985 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,618 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height750 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)358 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)279 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity26.5 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed205 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange449 kmRange526 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions137 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions110 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise87 dBStationary noise92 dB
Stationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Topcase, Windscreen electronically adjustableEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025

BMW K 1600 GTL 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 RT

Price BMW K 1600 GTL

Model year
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Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Current average market prices

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