BMW R 18 2022 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2022

BMW R 18 2022

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Overview - BMW R 18 2022 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2022

BMW R 18 2022

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

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Technical Specifications BMW R 18 2022 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2022

BMW R 18 2022

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

BMW R 18 2022

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	48 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	136 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	57.3 degree	Rake	64.1 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	116 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	276 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	19 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	65 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	964 mm	Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	345 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	279 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2022

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