BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Indian Roadmaster 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Indian Roadmaster 2018

Indian Roadmaster 2018

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs Indian Roadmaster 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Indian Roadmaster 2018

Indian Roadmaster 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Indian Roadmaster 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2021
Indian Roadmaster 2018
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
Indian Roadmaster 2018
Indian Roadmaster 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102.5 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke113 mm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque135 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque2,100 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.5
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,811 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,656 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth1,000 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,668 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height673 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)422 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity20.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

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

Indian Roadmaster 2018

Indian Roadmaster 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Roadmaster

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price Indian Roadmaster

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