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BMW R 18 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy comparison

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BMW R 18 Price
Ex-Showroom Price
New Delhi
₹ 22.45 Lakh
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₹ 28.03 Lakh
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BMW R 18 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 18 Vs Fat Boy 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 Boy – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in New Delhi starts at ₹ 28.03 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 Boy
Price₹ 22.45 Lakh₹ 28.03 Lakh
ManufacturerBMWHarley-Davidson
Body TypeCruiserCruiser
Mileage17.80 KM/L18.00 KM/L
Power90.00 bhp93.87 bhp
Engine1802.0 CC1868.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

R 18 Vs Fat Boy – Which gives Better Mileage?

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

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

In the powertrain department, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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
Engine CC 1802.0 CC1868.0 CC
Engine Power 90.0093.87
Max Torque 158.00155
Top Speed 180 kmph177 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6-CompliantBS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder 42
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 mm2370 mm
Width 964 mm985 mm
Height 1232 mm1095 mm
Wheelbase 1731 mm1665 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm115 mm
Kerb Weight 365 kg317 kg
Seat Height 690 mm675 mm
Chassis Type Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on UnderbeamsMild Steel, Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 16.0 L18.9 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4.0 L3.8 L
Mileage 17.80 KM/L18.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 285 km340 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Telescopic ForkDual-bending Valve 49 Mm Telescopic With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps
Rear Suspension Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock StrutRetrieving Data. Wait A Few Seconds And Try To Cut Or Copy Again.
Front Brake Type Twin DiscDisc
Front Disc/Drum Size 300 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type Single DiscDisc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 300 mm292 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless Michelin Scorcher 11, Front And Rear
Front Tyre 130/90 B16160/60R18,70V,BW
Rear Tyre 180/65 B16240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheel Type Spoke WheelMachined, Lakester Cast Aluminum

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleAnalog + DigitaSemi-digital; 4
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeYesDigital
Start MechanismSelf-StartElectric Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorNoYes
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeNoDigital
TachometerNoAnalogue
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorNoYes
Pillion Seat TypeNoStepped Seat; P
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlNoYes

Safety Features

Traction ControlNoYes
ABSNoDual-channel AB
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftNoNo

Electricals

Head LightNoLED
Tail LightNoLED
Turn Signal LampNoYes
DRLsNoNo
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)NoNo
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 Years-
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years2 Years, Unlimited Kilometers.

Additonal Features

Key Features

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