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BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs. Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2021 vs Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2021 compared to Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

BMW R 1250 RT 2021
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
BMW R 1250 RT 2021
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102.5 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke61 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque136 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,352 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentRebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble 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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,230 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth790 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)279 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)305 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity22 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

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 RT vs Kawasaki GTR 1400

Price BMW R 1250 RT

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki GTR 1400

Model year
Current average market prices

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