Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs BMW R 1300 GS

Should you buy Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or BMW R 1300 GS Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy price in is Rs 28,03,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 1300 GS price in is Rs 23,50,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Fat Boy makes 104.69 PS and 168 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 1300 GS stand at 145.48 PS and 149 Nm respectively. Harley-Davidson offers the Fat Boy in 4 colours whereas the BMW R 1300 GS comes in 4 colours. Out of 5 user reviews, R 1300 GS scores 4.5 whereas the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews..The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Mileage is around 18.18 kmpl, while the BMW R 1300 GS Mileage is around 20.83 kmpl.

Fat Boy vs R 1300 GS

Key Highlights	Fat Boy	R 1300 GS
Mileage (Overall)	18.18 kmpl	20.83 kmpl
Max Power	104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels

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Basic Information	Harley-Davidson Fat Boy	BMW R 1300 GS
On-Road Price	Rs.30,89,068* Onwards	Rs.25,92,718* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	18.18 kmpl	20.83 kmpl
Max Power	104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
User Rating	4.8 Based on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Reviews	4.5 Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 84,575 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 70,996 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.61,828 Fat Boy Insurance	Rs.54,718 R 1300 GS Insurance
Colours	Billiard GrayBlue BurstVivid BlackWhiskey Fire and Vivid Black	Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius Green
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Basic Information

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

BMW R 1300 GS

On-Road Price

Rs.30,89,068* Onwards

Rs.25,92,718* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

18.18 kmpl

20.83 kmpl

Max Power

104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm

145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm

User Rating

4.8

Based on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Reviews

4.5

Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 84,575

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 70,996

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.61,828
Fat Boy Insurance

Rs.54,718
R 1300 GS Insurance

Colours

Billiard GrayBlue BurstVivid BlackWhiskey Fire and Vivid Black

Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius Green

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Displacement	1923 cc	1300 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.5 mm	106.5 mm
Stroke	114.3 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	13.3:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	168 Nm @ 3000 rpm	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom

Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels

Displacement

1923 cc

1300 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Hand Controls, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System	Dynamic brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Engine drag torque control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro

Performance
Overall Mileage	18.18 kmpl	20.83 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	177 kmph	225 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

18.18 kmpl

20.83 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

177 kmph

225 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 L	19 L
Width	965 mm	1000 mm
Length	2365 mm	2212 mm
Height	-	1406 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	125 mm	-
Wheelbase	1650 mm	1518 mm
Dry Weight	304 kg	-
Kerb Weight	315 kg	237 kg
Gross Weight	-	465 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	228
Engine Oil Capacity	4.7 L	-
Seat height	675 mm	850 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.9 L

19 L

Width

965 mm

1000 mm

Length

2365 mm

2212 mm

Height

1406 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Alternator	-	Three-phase alternator with 650 W Nominal Power
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	-	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	-	285 mm
Tyre Brand	Michelin	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

285 mm

Tyre Brand

Michelin

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Stiffer Frame	Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Stiffer Frame

Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

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User Reviews of Comparison

Fat Boy
R 1300 GS

A
anmol on Jul 30, 2026
4.7
Best bike I ever ride.
This bike is very amazing and beautiful. This bike has much power. I love to ride this bike. Best in touring and riding and gives good mileage on highways. This bike grabs attention in the city and people also love this. For riding on highways or going to mountains feels super comfortable. Where I go people look at me but sometimes in higher speed a small vibration feels. But purchasing this is my great choice. It is very good. Yes, for sure sure if you have budget for this, you must buy it because it gives that experience which can not given by other bikes in this price range. I think this is best bike at this range. You must buy it.
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nitin on Sep 12, 2025
5.0
Harle davidson bike is do
Harle davidson bike is do beautiful and gorgeous looking. Harle davidson company in old but the bike is very beautiful. Their quality is on the top of the world in the bikes . The harle davidson bike riding is my dream. And the company is very top of the table. So the all world knows the one name is in the bikes that is harle davidson
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R
rozar on Jul 19, 2025
4.3
BMW R 1300 GS Great Machine Best of Best
Best of Best I ever have this Machine . Absolutely Good I like it. Mileage Is OP And safety good overall and Comfortable for ride And feel good . And maintenance Is not So tough it can Refills anywhere but depending on your Location only. So I must like to say this to everyone Keep Buying and ride it drive it it good machine. But Ride safe. Thank you
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1
D
dhasaradhi on Apr 06, 2025
4.2
About the wonderful and adventures BMW R 1300 GS
The bmw r 1300 gs is a wonderful adventures bike , which gives u a great comfort with updated features on it . Thought it is costly but worth. If u are looking for a adventures bike then it is a wonderful bike, I a riding it from past one year and the performance is crazy, it's excellent for off road and touring
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1
M
mohmad on Mar 02, 2025
5.0
Just an awesome bike I was dreaming of it.
I was dreaming of this bike since when I was not able to drive a bike and I was under age too for my license. But when I got capable for driving licence than I purchased this bike. Wow. I was shocked that this bike's comfort and braking and other things was too good. The bike just shocked me because of its performance and other things too.
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B
bodh on Sep 16, 2024
4.2
Super hammer
One of the best bike I ever seen in my whole life it’s amazed. When I ride on off road and it I’ll get more comfort for long ride bruhhaa
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hruday on Jan 20, 2024
4.8
Great Experience
Undoubtedly fabulous for those who enjoy riding like a king in the adventure segment and appreciate the powerful engine.
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FAQs on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and BMW R 1300 GS

Q) Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or BMW R 1300 GS?

A) As per our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has a score of 4.8/5 while BMW R 1300 GS has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper?

A) Harley-Davidson Fat Boy price starts at Rs 28,03,000 & BMW R 1300 GS price starts at Rs 23,50,000 in Delhi . BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper between these.

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