BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	66.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	146 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	138 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Automatic, Semi-automatic
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,298 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,222 mm	Length	2,230 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	750 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	291 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Yamaha FJR1300AS

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Yamaha FJR1300AS 2020

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Yamaha FJR1300AS

Price BMW R 1250 RT

Price Yamaha FJR1300AS

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