Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Bmw K 1200 Lt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Bmw K 1200 Lt. Bmw R 1200 Rt: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw K 1200 Lt: 116 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 370 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Rt
Bmw K 1200 Lt
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
116 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
370 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
116 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
130 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
370 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019
Bmw K 1200 Lt
7.8/10
"The ultimate tourer — if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Powerful smooth inline-four engine
+Heated seats actually work brilliantly
Cons
−Expensive and complex electrics
−Heavy at low speeds
−Parts cost hurts badly
Top 10 Accessories
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