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BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019
BMW K 1600 Grand America 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore72 mm
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
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.2
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
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake62.2 degree
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 modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced 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 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

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

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

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price BMW K 1600 Grand America

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