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BMW R 1250 RT 2024 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2024 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2024 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW R 1250 RT 2024
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
BMW R 1250 RT 2024
BMW R 1250 RT 2024
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth895 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)250 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels sovereign on the grand tour. We rode the 2020 model and are already thrilled with this version. The heavy motorbike is compact in the hand and wobbles through the bends with lightning speed. A great touring motorbike.

Superb wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful power

Easy engine control

Well-designed controls

Great integrated panniers

High stability even at high speeds

Slightly cumbersome to manoeuvre

topcase lock presented itself as somewhat stiff

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price BMW R 1250 RT

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

Model year
Current average market prices

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