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BMW R 1250 RT 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2025 vs Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025
BMW R 1250 RT 2025
BMW R 1250 RT 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore58 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke47.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque11.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore28 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter37 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel110 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel136 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake35 degree
TrailTrail116 mmTrail90 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter290 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength1,935 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth685 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,330 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)149 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA1
RangeRange526 kmRange407 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions61 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption2.7 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

BMW R 1250 RT 2025

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

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Kawasaki Ninja 125

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 125

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