Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Bmw R 1250 Rt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Bmw R 1250 Rt. 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 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 R 1200 Rt
Bmw R 1250 Rt
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical 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−Outdated infotainment pre-2019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 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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