BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW R 1250 RT
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Overview
| Specs Score | 78 / 100 | 82 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | R 1250 GS | R 1250 RT |
| Type | Adventure | Tourer |
| Colors | GS Trophy, Light White, Style Triple Black, Style Rallye | Alpine White, Racing Blue Metallic, Style Triple Black |
| Automotive Battery Details | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, Maintenance-free | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, Maintenance-free |
| Engine Details | Air/liquid-cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam | Two-cylinder, Air-/fluid-cooled, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Overhead Spur-gear Driven Camshafts, One Balancer Shaft And Bmw Shiftcam Variable Intake Camshaft Control |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 3 years |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 2 Cylinder Boxer Engine | Two-cylinder, Air-/fluid-cooled, Four-stroke Boxer Engine |
| Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1254 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750rpm | 134.1 bhp @ 7750rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 143 Nm @ 6250rpm | 143 Nm @ 6250rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual, Constant Mesh Gearbox with Helical Gear Teeth | Helical Synchromesh Gearbox |
| Fuel Supply System | Electronic Intake Manifold Injection | |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Air/Liquid Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 102.5 mm | 102.5 mm |
| Stroke | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1 | 12.5: 1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive | Shaft Drive |
| Clutch Type | Wet Clutch with an Anti-hopping Function, Hydraulic Activation | Wet Clutch with an Anti-hopping Function, Hydraulic Activation |
| Alternator | Three-phase Generator With 510 Watt Nominal Power | Three-phase Generator with 508-watt Nominal Capacity |
| Extra Features | BMW ShiftCam |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | > 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 25 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4 L | 4 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; Stanchion Diameter 37 mm, Central Spring Strut | BMW Motorrad Telelever, Central Spring Strut, Standard Diameter 37 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD Strut (Travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (Continuously Variable) at Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable at Handwheel | Rear Suspension Strut with Travel-dependent Damping (WAD) |
| Brake Type | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 305 mm (Front), 276 mm (Rear) | 320 mm (Front), 276 mm (Rear) |
| Caliper Front | 4-piston Radial Calipers | Four-piston Radial Brake Callipers |
| Caliper Rear | 2-piston Radial Calipers | Double-piston Floating Calliper |
| Frame Details | Two-section Frame, Front- and Bolted on Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine | Two-part Frame Concept Consisting of a Main Frame and a Rear Frame Bolted to it, with a Co-supporting Engine |
| Suspension And Braking Features | Steering Stabiliser | BMW Motorrad Paralever, BMW Motorrad Telelever, Rear Pre-load Adjustable, Steering Stabiliser, Rear Rebound Adjustable |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 249 kg | 279 kg |
| Length | 2207 mm | 2222 mm |
| Width | 952.5 mm | 990 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Load Carrying Capacity | 216 kg | 226 kg |
| Wheel Base | 1514 mm | 1485 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 2 Seater |
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 805 mm |
| Seat Length | 1810 mm | |
| Seat Details | 2 Separate Seats | |
| Wheel Design | Cast Aluminium Wheels Wheel | Cast Aluminium Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size Front | 120/70 R 19 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyre Size Rear | 170/60 R 17 | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheel Size Front | 3.00 x 19“ | 3.50 x 17" |
| Wheel Size Rear | 4.50 x 17“ | 5.50 x 17” |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Cruise Control | Yes, Adaptive | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Ride Modes | Eco, Rain, Road, Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro, Enduro Pro | Eco, Rain, Road |
| Power Outlet 12V | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Yes |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Centre Stand | Yes | |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Multi-Controller, Luggage Rack, Adjustable Handbrake and Clutch Levers, Engine Skid Plate, Adjustable Windscreen, Detachable License Plate Holder | Two-tone Fanware, Heated Grips, Comfort Turn Indicator, Multi-controller, Function Buttons, Luggage Rack, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Adjustable Gear Lever, Windscreen Adjustable, Storage Compartment |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) | Yes, BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) | Yes, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Electronic Immobiliser |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | |
| Additional Features | Integral Pannier Cases In Body Colour |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | 10.25 inches, Digital |
| Display Type | Colour Display with Connectivity | TFT Colored Screen |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | Yes | Yes |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Call Alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS Alert | Yes | Yes |
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