BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

BMW R 1250 RT 2021
Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore65.5 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke48.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power85 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque61.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque8,900 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11.5
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement656 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth780 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)247 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity19 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

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Suzuki Bandit 650S

Price BMW R 1250 RT

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Price Suzuki Bandit 650S

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