Bmw K 1600 Gt vs Bmw R 1250 Rt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Gt vs Bmw R 1250 Rt. Bmw K 1600 Gt: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Gt
Bmw R 1250 Rt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 Gt
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring machine if you respect its weight and wallet."
Pros
+Silky six-cylinder engine
+Class-leading wind protection
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
Cons
−ESA suspension fails expensively
−Bodywork damage costs a fortune
−Heavy at low speed
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10
"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
−Heavy in slow traffic
−Final drive spline wear expensive
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
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