BMW R12 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 22.45 Lakh

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₹ 28.03 Lakh

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BMW R12 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R12 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.

R12 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 R12 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R12	Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
Price	₹ 22.45 Lakh	₹ 28.03 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Harley-Davidson
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Power	95.00 bhp	93.87 bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	1868.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R12 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 R12 base returns 20 KM/L.

R12 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 R12 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	Milwaukee-Eight™ 114
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	1868.0 CC
Engine Power	95.00	93.87
Max Torque	110.00	155
Top Speed	203 kmph	177 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6-2.0	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Air-/Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2200 mm	2370 mm
Width	830 mm	985 mm
Height	1110 mm	1095 mm
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1665 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	115 mm
Kerb Weight	227 kg	317 kg
Seat Height	753 mm	675 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Mild Steel, Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	18.9 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	3.8 L
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	274 km	340 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Dual-bending Valve 49 Mm Telescopic With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps
Rear Suspension	Rear Pre-Load Adjustable	Retrieving Data. Wait A Few Seconds And Try To Cut Or Copy Again.
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	256 mm	292 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Michelin Scorcher 11, Front And Rear
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	160/60R18,70V,BW
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheel Type	Alloy	Machined, Lakester Cast Aluminum

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	Semi-digital; 4
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Stepped Seat; P
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Dual-Channel	Dual-channel AB
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	2 Years, Unlimited Kilometers.

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