Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. 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. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Rt
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
348 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
8.5/10
"The finest touring bike money can buy, if you can afford upkeep."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Premium electronics actually work
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely punishing service costs
−Heavy, unforgiving when dropped
−Used prices stay stubbornly high
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