BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 RT

BMW K 1600 GTL Price starts at Rs. 33.00 Lakh which is Rs. 8.05 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 1250 RT priced at Rs. 24.95 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW K 1600 GTL is 16.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of BMW R 1250 RT is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW K 1600 GTL is powered by 1649 cc engine , while BMW R 1250 RT is powered by 1254 cc engine. BMW K 1600 GTL is available in 3 different colours while BMW R 1250 RT comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 RT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

K 1600 GTL vs R 1250 RT

Key Highlights K 1600 GTL STDR 1250 RT STD
Engine Type Oil/Watercooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder 2-Cylinder-boxer–engine, Air-/coolant Cooled
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
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K 1600 GTL vs R 1250 RT Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDBMW R 1250 RT STD
Rating
6 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 24.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Watercooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder 2-Cylinder-boxer–engine, Air-/coolant Cooled
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
BMW R 1250 RT Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-17 inch, Rear :-17 inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Cast aluminium
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 90,353 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 68,312 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 69,628 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 56,994 R 1250 RT Insurance
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Engine Type
Oil/Watercooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
2-Cylinder-boxer–engine, Air-/coolant Cooled
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1254 cc
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
102.5 mm
Stroke
...
76 mm
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
12.5:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.9 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
200 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-180/55-ZR17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 inch, Rear :-17 inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Cast aluminium

Seat height
750 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
226 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2222*985*1570 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1485 mm
Length
...
2222 mm
Height
...
1570 mm
Width
...
985 mm
Fuel Capacity
26.5 Liters
25 Liters
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
279 Kg
Total Weight
...
505 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
276 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Steering Stabiliser, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Central Locking System, Anti-theft Alarm System, Storage Compartment
Digital Engine Control: BMS-O with e-gas, Castor - 116 mm, Steering head angle - 64.1°, Breadth - 990 mm, Double Tone Fanfare, BMW ShiftCam, Multi-Controlle, Function Buttons, On-board Computer, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Keyless Ride, Central Locking System, Radio Software
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
...
508 watt Nominal Capacity

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
10.25 inch
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
External Fuel Filling
...
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
External Speakers
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

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Is BMW K 1600 GTL Better Than BMW R 1250 RT?

80% users have chosen BMW K 1600 GTL over BMW R 1250 RT in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 13 users have also rated BMW K 1600 GTL and BMW R 1250 RT on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
BMW R 1250 RT has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor R 1250 RT K 1600 GTL
Mileage 3.4 5.0
Performance 3.8 5.0
Comfort 3.8 5.0
Maintenance 3.4 5.0
Features 3.8 5.0
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Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 RT?
BMW R 1250 RT has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 RT?
The BMW R 1250 RT is cheaper than BMW K 1600 GTL by Rs. 8.05 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 1250 RT?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 RT produces 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 GTL has better performance.

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