BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Should you buy BMW R 1300 GS or Harley-Davidson Street Bob Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 1300 GS price in is Rs 24,00,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Street Bob price in is Rs 20,23,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 1300 GS makes 145.48 PS and 149 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Street Bob stand at 92.45 PS and 156 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 1300 GS in 4 colours whereas the Harley-Davidson Street Bob comes in 5 colours.whereas the BMW R 1300 GS tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 5 user reviews..The BMW R 1300 GS Mileage is around 20.83 kmpl, while the Harley-Davidson Street Bob Mileage is around 18.18 kmpl.

R 1300 GS vs Street Bob

Key Highlights	R 1300 GS	Street Bob
Mileage (Overall)	20.83 kmpl	18.18 kmpl
Max Power	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm	92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels	Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic

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24,00,000^*
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Basic Information	BMW R 1300 GS	Harley-Davidson Street Bob
On-Road Price	Rs.26,47,503* Onwards	Rs.22,34,427* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20.83 kmpl	18.18 kmpl
Max Power	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm	92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews	-
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 72,480 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 61,192 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.55,503 R 1300 GS Insurance	Rs.49,587 Street Bob Insurance
Colours	Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius Green	Billiard GrayCenterlineIron Horse MetallicPurple Abyss DenimVivid Black
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

BMW R 1300 GS

Harley-Davidson Street Bob

On-Road Price

Rs.26,47,503* Onwards

Rs.22,34,427* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20.83 kmpl

18.18 kmpl

Max Power

145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm

92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 72,480

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 61,192

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.55,503
R 1300 GS Insurance

Rs.49,587
Street Bob Insurance

Colours

Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius Green

Billiard GrayCenterlineIron Horse MetallicPurple Abyss DenimVivid Black

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels	Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic
Displacement	1300 cc	1923 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	-
Cooling System	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	-
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated	-
Gearbox	6 Speed	-
Bore	106.5 mm	103.5 mm
Stroke	73 mm	114.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	10.3:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm	156 Nm @ 2750 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

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

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic

Displacement

1300 cc

1923 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Air Cooled

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

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

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

Switchable ABS

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

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

Performance

Overall Mileage

20.83 kmpl

18.18 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

225 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L	13.2 L
Width	1000 mm	925 mm
Length	2212 mm	2320 mm
Height	1406 mm	-
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	4 L	-
Ground Clearance	-	125 mm
Wheelbase	1518 mm	1630 mm
Kerb Weight	237 kg	293 kg
Gross Weight	465 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	228	-
Engine Oil Capacity	-	4.7 L
Seat height	850 mm	680 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

19 L

13.2 L

Width

1000 mm

925 mm

Length

2212 mm

2320 mm

Height

1406 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	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	-	Dunlop
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

Dunlop

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

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

Underpinnings

Frame

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

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW R 1300 GS
- Gets a punchy 1,300cc boxer engine
- Quite suitable for touring
- Comes loaded with features
Harley-Davidson Street Bob
- Comfortable riding position
- Gets a V-twin engine with that iconic Harley exhaust note
- Very accessible seat height

BMW R 1300 GS
- Weight can be felt during slow speed maneuvering
Harley-Davidson Street Bob
- Very low ground clearance
- The rear suspension has very less travel

R 1300 GS comparison with similar bikes

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Rs.24,00,000^* Onwards
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Rs.15,80,000^* Onwards
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BMW R 1300 GS
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Rs.17,23,600^* Onwards
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Street Bob comparison with similar bikes

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Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Rs.20,23,000^* Onwards
Triumph Tiger 900
Rs.14,40,000^* Onwards
Street Bob vs Tiger 900
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Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Rs.20,23,000^* Onwards
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono
Rs.17,99,000^* Onwards
Street Bob vs Hypermotard 698 Mono
VS
Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Rs.20,23,000^* Onwards
KTM 890 Adventure R
Rs.15,80,000^* Onwards
Street Bob vs 890 Adventure R
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Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Rs.20,23,000^* Onwards
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
Rs.26,50,000^* Onwards
Street Bob vs R 1300 GS Adventure
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Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Rs.20,23,000^* Onwards
BMW F 900 GS
Rs.16,00,000^* Onwards
Street Bob vs F 900 GS

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User Reviews of Comparison

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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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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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
H
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 BMW R 1300 GS and Harley-Davidson Street Bob

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

A) BMW R 1300 GS price starts at Rs 24,00,000 & Harley-Davidson Street Bob price starts at Rs 20,23,000 in Delhi . Harley-Davidson Street Bob is cheaper between these.

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