BMW R 1250 RT: review, history, specs

Class: tour
Production: September 2018+
Predecessor: BMW R1200RT

BMW R 1250 RT (1st generation), 2018-2021
BMW R 1250 RT (2nd generation), 2022+

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeSeptember 2018-2021Name: BMW R1250RT (1st generation)
Model code: K52
Parts Catalog Code: 0J61
EuropeOctober 2021+Name: BMW R1250RT (2nd generation)
Model code: K52
Parts Catalog Code: 0L01
USASeptember 2018-2021Name: BMW R1250RT (1st generation)
Model code: K52
Parts Catalog Code: 0J63
USAOctober 2021+Name: BMW R1250RT (2nd generation)
Model code: K52
Parts Catalog Code: 0L03

Electronic equipment BMW R1250RT (basic & optional):

  • BMW ShiftCam – variable engine timing system
  • E-Gas (ride-by-wire)
  • Integral ABS + ABS Pro
  • ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
  • Pro on-board computer
  • Hill Start Control
  • TPC (tire pressure control)
  • Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
  • Seat heating
  • Cruise Control
  • Pro riding modes: HSC (Hill Start Control) Pro, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dynamic & Dynamic Pro riding modes
  • 10,25′ TFT display with Connectivity – from 2022
  • Full LED Lights (updated) – from 2022
  • Hill Start Control (HSC) with Dynamic Brake Light – from 2022
  • BMW Motorrad Multimedia Controller – from 2022

Specifications


BMW R1250RT: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2222 mm / 87,5 in

2215 mm / 87,2 in – R1250RT (2nd generation)
Overall width985 mm / 38,8 in (across mirrors)

990 mm / 39,0 in – R1250RT (2nd generation)
Overall height1405 mm / 55,3 in (windscreen low pos.)

1415 mm / 55,7 in (windscreen low pos.) – R1250RT (2nd generation)
Seat height805-825 mm / 31,7-32,5 in

830-850 mm / 32,7-33,5 in – Comfort seat

760-780 mm / 29,9-30,7 in – Low seat
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58,5 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight279 kg / 615 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit,
steel pipe rear frames
Front suspension, travelBMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 136 mm / 5,3 in
Front tire size120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size180/55 ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (Integral ABS)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS)
Fuel capacity25,0 l / 6,66 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption4,75 l / 100 km (49,5 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft
Bore & Stroke102,5 x 76,0 mm
Displacement1254 cm³ (76,5 cu in)
Compression ratio12.5:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Max. power136,0 hp (100,0 kW) / 7750 rpm
Max. torque143,0 Nm (14,5 kg-m) / 6250 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,2 sec.2
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchWet multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


2.438
1.714
1.296
1.059
0.943
0.848
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS-O
AlternatorThree-phase generator, 14V / 508W
Battery capacity12V-16Ah

12V-11,8Ah – from 2022

Images


BMW R1250RT: images, gallery.

BMW R1250RT (2018-2021)
BMW R1250RT (2022+)
BMW R1250RT (2018-2021)
BMW R1250RT (2018-2021)
BMW R1250RT (2022+)
BMW R1250RT (2018-2021)

Videos


BMW R1250RT: video.

Manuals


BMW R1250RT: documentation.

Links

  1. bmw-motorrad.co.uk | R1250RT | TECHNICAL DATA | Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC
  2. zeroto60times.com | 2019 BMW R1250RT, 0-60 mph
  3. motorcyclenews.com | “BMW R1250RT (2019 – on) Review”, Top speed