BMW R 1250 RT 2020 vs. BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2020 vs BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2020 compared to BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2020
BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque175 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionDuolever
TravelTravel120 mmTravel115 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionParalever
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel136 mmTravel125 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
TrailTrail116 mmTrail106.4 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modesAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,560 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth1,000 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,618 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)364 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity26.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

The new R 1250 RT really likes the more powerful engine with 11 additional hp, because 279 kilos ready to ride are happy about every extra hp. Even more pleasing, however, are the proud 143 Newton metres - 18 more than on the predecessor. This results in even more smoothness and sovereignty, which are at the top of the list for a tourer. Nevertheless, the thick 12.5-RT can also be ridden in a sporty manner; the pronounced acceleration from below makes it extremely agile, especially when exiting a bend after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro, the gears just slip and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1250 RT are still the good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its relatively small turning circle.

Luxuriously equipped

very well-functioning electronics

efficient windshield

pleasant handling

spacious pannier system.

With 279 kilos ready to drive, difficult to manoeuvre

proud price

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs BMW K 1600 Grand America

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