BMW R 1250RT (2021) vs Moto Guzzi 850 T California (1974-75)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | Moto Guzzi |
Model: | R 1250RT | 850 T California |
Years: | 2021 | 1974-75 |
Engine: | 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, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
Capacity: | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in | 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 102.5 x 76 mm | 83 x 78 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve | 2x 29mm Dell'Orto VHB |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm | 55 hp / 40..0 kW @ 7000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm | NA |
Transmission: | 6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
Frame: | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Duplex cradle, Tubaler |
Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob | Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload |
Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Single disc |
Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | Drum |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 H-18 |
Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 4.10 H-18 |
Fuel Capacity: | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal | 22.5 Litres / 6.0 US gal |