2019 BMW R 1250RT vs 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW R 1250RT 2019 BMW R 1250RT

Touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
615.1 pounds
2021 BMW K1600 Grand America 2021 BMW K1600 Grand America

Touring

Engine
In-line six, four-stroke
Power
118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
162.0 km/h
Weight
802.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year20192020 - 21
ColoursCarbon Black Metallic, Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matte, Alpine White, 719 Blue Planet Metallic, 719 Sparkling Storm MetallicBlack Storm Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Make ModelBMW R 1250RTBMW K1600 Grand America
Dimensions
Height (in.)55.3 inches56.7 inches
Height (mm)1405 mm1440 mm
Length (in.)87.5 inches100.8 inches
Length (mm)2222 mm2560 mm
Seat Height (in.)27.2 inches29.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)690 mm750 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)740 mm780 mm
StorageSaddle bags-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches63.7 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1485 mm1618 mm
Width (in.)38.8 inches39.4 inches
Width (mm)985 mm1000 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)29.1 inches30.7 inches
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1680 mm / 66.1 in
Height-1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors)
Length985 mm / 38.7 in2324 m / 91.5 in
Width985 mm / 38.7 in1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors)
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres26.50 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 US gallons7.00 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)279.0 kg364.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)615.1 pounds802.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal
Max Load505 kg / 1113.3 lbs-
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs336 kg / 740.7 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)-100.7 mph
Top Speed (km/h)-162.0 km/h
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches2.8 x 2.7 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm72.0 x 67.5 mm
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Engine TypeTwin, four-strokeIn-line six, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons1.06 US gallons
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres4.00 litres
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc1649.0 cc
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches100.62 cubic inches
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injectionInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm72 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Engine LubricationWet sumpDry sump
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X
Fuel Reserve-4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Ignition-Digital CDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityV/Ah 12/11.8 12/1612 V / 19 Ah maintenance free
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedMultiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated
Final DriveShaftShaft
Gear Ratios1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.8481st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing systemConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches5.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm125 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches4.9 inches
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)136 mm135 mm
Trail (mm)116 mm108 mm
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineBridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strutDual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes)
Rake26.4°27.8°
Steering Angle64.1°-
Steering Head Angle-62.2°
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in108.4 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in115 mm / 4.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator-W 700
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageableBMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral)
RimsCast aluminium-
Rims - Front-3.0 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17190/55 ZR17
WheelsDie-cast aluminium wheelsCast aluminium wheels
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17″-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17″-