CRUISE MISSILE BMW R 1250 RT

That’s right, the R 1200 RT, which has been kitted out with a new 1,254cc motor (rather than the 1,170cc jobby in the outgoing model), has become the R 1250 RT. The new, bigger engine has another 10bhp (up from 124bhp to 134bhp) and a shed load more torque, which is up 19Nm, from 124Nm to 143Nm. The extra power and torque is partially due to the additional 84cc, yes, but BMW have also added some variable valve timing capability into the mix with their ShiftCam Technology, which they say “increases power across the entire engine speed range, reduces emission and fuel consumption levels and optimises running smoothness and refinement”. For 35 years the horizontally opposed, twin cylinder (boxer) engine configuration has powered the likes of the BMW GS and RT range and has been increased in cc time and time again, each time delivering more power and torque, so it should come as no surprise that we are now looking at 1,254cc.

As well as the new motor, the RT has an updated electronics package and some slightly new styling. The Brembo front brakes have also been binned off in favour of BMW branded callipers but you still