BMW R 1200 RT 2012 vs. Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RT 2012 compared to Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

BMW R 1200 RT 2012
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke74 mmStroke61 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power154 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque136 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,352 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

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 width180 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,145 mmLength2,230 mm
WidthWidth906 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,430 mmHeight1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight223 kgKerb Weight300 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

The S-class among motorbikes. You want to tour and travel in a relaxed manner, ideally with company, sufficient luggage stowed in the sophisticated, easy-to-use pannier systems. There are not many motorbikes on which women like to ride in the back, but the RT is one of them.

Luxurious

integrated electronics

efficient windshield

comfortable ride

spacious pannier system

quite heavy at 300kg

proud price

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1200 RT vs Kawasaki GTR 1400

Price BMW R 1200 RT

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Price Kawasaki GTR 1400

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