Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs BMW S 1000 R

Should you buy Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or BMW S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R price in is Rs 21,75,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Fat Boy makes 104.69 PS and 168 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of S 1000 R stand at 169.9 PS and 114 Nm respectively. Harley-Davidson offers the Fat Boy in 4 colours whereas the BMW S 1000 R comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, S 1000 R scores 5.0 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 S 1000 R Mileage is around 16.12 kmpl.

Fat Boy vs S 1000 R

Key Highlights	Fat Boy	S 1000 R
Mileage (Overall)	18.18 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Max Power	104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

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Basic Information	Harley-Davidson Fat Boy	BMW S 1000 R
On-Road Price	Rs.30,89,068* Onwards	Rs.24,00,972* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	18.18 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Max Power	104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
User Rating	4.8 Based on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Reviews	5.0 Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 84,575 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 65,741 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.61,828 Fat Boy Insurance	Rs.51,972 S 1000 R Insurance
Colours	Billiard GrayBlue BurstVivid BlackWhiskey Fire and Vivid Black	Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M Motorsport
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Basic Information

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

BMW S 1000 R

On-Road Price

Rs.30,89,068* Onwards

Rs.24,00,972* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

18.18 kmpl

16.12 kmpl

Max Power

104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm

169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm

User Rating

4.8

Based on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Reviews

5.0

Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 84,575

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 65,741

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.61,828
Fat Boy Insurance

Rs.51,972
S 1000 R Insurance

Colours

Billiard GrayBlue BurstVivid BlackWhiskey Fire and Vivid Black

Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M Motorsport

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Displacement	1923 cc	999 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.5 mm	80 mm
Stroke	114.3 mm	49.7 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	12.5 :1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	168 Nm @ 3000 rpm	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom

Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Displacement

1923 cc

999 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	-	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
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Rain,Road,Dynamic
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	-	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	ABS Pro, On-board Computer
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Performance
Overall Mileage	18.18 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	3.2 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	177 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

18.18 kmpl

16.12 kmpl

Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)

3.2 Sec

Claimed Top Speed

177 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 L	16.5 L
Width	965 mm	812 mm
Length	2365 mm	2090 mm
Height	-	1115 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	125 mm	-
Wheelbase	1650 mm	1447 mm
Dry Weight	304 kg	177 kg
Kerb Weight	315 kg	199 kg
Gross Weight	-	407 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	208 kg
Engine Oil Capacity	4.7 L	-
Seat height	675 mm	830 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.9 L

16.5 L

Width

965 mm

812 mm

Length

2365 mm

2090 mm

Height

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Permanent magnet generator with 450 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	-	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	-	220 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

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Tyre Brand

Michelin

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Stiffer Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Stiffer Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

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User Reviews of Comparison

Fat Boy
S 1000 R

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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Fat Boy Reviews

H
humko on Sep 18, 2025
5.0
Must buy bike
Best naked bike to buy in 2025 . Good performance with a aggressive posture . Raw power . Small throttle and reach 200+ in seconds . One of the best looking bike . Full of features. Better than streetfighter V4 . With bmw iconic drl from s1000rr. If u are looking for a bike with good looks , best performance, aggressive posture must buy
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FAQs on Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and BMW S 1000 R

Q) Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Fat Boy or BMW S 1000 R?

A) As per our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has a score of 4.8/5 while BMW S 1000 R has rate of 5.0 /5.

Q) Which bike among Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and BMW S 1000 R is cheaper?

A) Harley-Davidson Fat Boy price starts at Rs 28,03,000 & BMW S 1000 R price starts at Rs 21,75,000 in Delhi . BMW S 1000 R is cheaper between these.

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