BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. BMW K 1300 GT 2011

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1300 GT 2011

BMW K 1300 GT 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to BMW K 1300 GT 2011

BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW K 1300 GT 2011
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW K 1300 GT 2011
BMW K 1300 GT 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke64.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque135 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,293 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,318 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth965 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,572 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

BMW K 1300 GT 2011

BMW K 1300 GT 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW K 1300 GT

Price BMW R 1250 RT

Model year
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Price BMW K 1300 GT

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Current average market prices

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