| General |
| Year | 2019 | 2020 - 21 |
| Colours | Carbon Black Metallic, Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matte, Alpine White, 719 Blue Planet Metallic, 719 Sparkling Storm Metallic | Black Storm Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Hockenheim Silver Metallic |
| Make Model | BMW R 1250RT | BMW K1600 Grand America |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | 55.3 inches | 56.7 inches |
| Height (mm) | 1405 mm | 1440 mm |
| Length (in.) | 87.5 inches | 100.8 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2222 mm | 2560 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 27.2 inches | 29.5 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 690 mm | 750 mm |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 740 mm | 780 mm |
| Storage | Saddle bags | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.5 inches | 63.7 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1485 mm | 1618 mm |
| Width (in.) | 38.8 inches | 39.4 inches |
| Width (mm) | 985 mm | 1000 mm |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 29.1 inches | 30.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.4 in | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Height | - | 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Length | 985 mm / 38.7 in | 2324 m / 91.5 in |
| Width | 985 mm / 38.7 in | 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 25.00 litres | 26.50 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.61 US gallons | 7.00 US gallons |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 279.0 kg | 364.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 615.1 pounds | 802.5 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |
| Max Load | 505 kg / 1113.3 lbs | - |
| Wet Weight | 279 kg / 615 lbs | 336 kg / 740.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | - | 100.7 mph |
| Top Speed (km/h) | - | 162.0 km/h |
| Max Power | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 3.0 inches | 2.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 102.5 x 76.0 mm | 72.0 x 67.5 mm |
| CO2 | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line six, four-stroke |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 US gallons | 1.06 US gallons |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | 4.00 litres |
| Displacement (cc) | 1254.0 cc | 1649.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 76.52 cubic inches | 100.62 cubic inches |
| Displacement | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Engine Detail | Four 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 mm | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 102.5 x 76 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4 | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
| Engine Lubrication | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Engine Management | BMS-O | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.70 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 Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Fuel Reserve | - | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) | Premium unleaded (95 RON) |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | V/Ah 12/11.8 12/16 | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios | 1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.848 | 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.650 | - |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | 1.061 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.4 inches | 5.3 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | 4.9 inches |
| Trail (in.) | 4.6 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 136 mm | 135 mm |
| Trail (mm) | 116 mm | 108 mm |
| Frame Type | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast 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) |
| Rake | 26.4° | 27.8° |
| Steering Angle | 64.1° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 62.2° |
| Trail | 116 mm / 4.5 in | 108.4 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 115 mm / 4.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 136 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | - | W 700 |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable | BMW Motorrad ABS (partial integral) |
| Rims | Cast aluminium | - |
| Rims - Front | - | 3.0 x 17 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17 |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels | Die-cast aluminium wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17″ | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 5.50 x 17″ | - |