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BMW R 18 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Bob comparison

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BMW R 18 Price
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New Delhi
₹ 22.45 Lakh
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₹ 24.24 Lakh
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BMW R 18 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Bob Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 18 Vs Fat Bob on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 18 Vs Fat Bob – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob in New Delhi starts at ₹ 24.24 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW R 18 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 27.07 Lakh for range topping model.

SummaryBMW R 18Harley-Davidson Fat Bob
Price₹ 22.45 Lakh₹ 24.24 Lakh
ManufacturerBMWHarley-Davidson
Body TypeCruiserCruiser
Mileage17.80 KM/L18.10 KM/L
Power90.00 bhp93.8 PS @ 5,020 rpm bhp
Engine1802.0 CC1868.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

R 18 Vs Fat Bob – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob base engine returns 18 KM/L. The BMW R 18 base returns 18 KM/L.

R 18 Vs Fat Bob – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 18 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine With Two CMilwaukee-Eight™ 114 V - Twin
Engine CC 1802.0 CC1868.0 CC
Engine Power 90.0093.8 PS @ 5,020 Rpm
Max Torque 158.00155 Nm @ 3,500 Rpm
Top Speed 180 kmph177 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6-CompliantBS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Air/Oil CooledAir Cooled
Fuel Delivery Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starting Mechanism Self StartSelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2440 mm2340 mm
Width 964 mm960 mm
Height 1232 mm1110 mm
Wheelbase 1731 mm1615 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm120 mm
Kerb Weight 365 kg306 kg
Seat Height 690 mm710 mm
Chassis Type Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on UnderbeamsHigh-Strength Steel Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 16.0 L13.2 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4.0 LN/A
Mileage 17.80 KM/L18.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 285 kmN/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Telescopic ForkSingle Cartridge 43 Mm Inverted With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps; Triple Rate Spring
Rear Suspension Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock StrutHidden, Free Piston, Coil-over Monoshock; 56mm Stroke; Toolless Hydraulic Preload Adjustment
Front Brake Type Twin Disc4-piston Fixed Front And 2-piston Floating Rear
Front Disc/Drum Size 300 mmN/A
Rear Brake Type Single DiscFront And Rear Black, Split 7-spoke Floating Rotors
Rear Disc/Drum Size 300 mmN/A
Tyre Type TubelessDunlop™ Harley-Davidson Series, Bias Blackwall Front And Rear
Front Tyre 130/90 B16150/80-16,71H,BW
Rear Tyre 180/65 B16180/70B16,77H,BW
Wheel Type Spoke WheelDenim Black, Structure Cast Aluminum With Laser Etched Graphics

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleAnalog + Digita4-inch Analog T
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeYesDigital
Start MechanismSelf-StartElectric Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorNoNo
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeNoDigital
TachometerNoAnalogue
Low Battery IndicatorYes-
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorNo-
Pillion Seat TypeNoStepped Seat
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlNoYes

Safety Features

Traction ControlNoNo
ABSNoDual Channel AB
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftNoNo

Electricals

Head LightNoLED
Tail LightNoLED
Turn Signal LampNoYes
DRLsNoYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)NoYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityNoNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNoNo
Call/SMS AlertsNoNo
GPS & NavigationNoNo
USB Charging PortNoNo
SOSNoNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 YearsNo
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 YearsNo

Additonal Features

Key Features

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