BMW R12 nineT Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Bob comparison

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₹ 22.55 Lakh

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

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

R12 nineT 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 R12 nineT price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.55 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R12 nineT	Harley-Davidson Fat Bob
Price	₹ 22.55 Lakh	₹ 24.24 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Harley-Davidson
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	18.10 KM/L
Power	110.51 bhp	93.8 PS @ 5,020 rpm bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	1868.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R12 nineT 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 R12 nineT base returns 20 KM/L.

R12 nineT 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 R12 nineT comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled Two-cylinder, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two	Milwaukee-Eight™ 114 V - Twin
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	1868.0 CC
Engine Power	110.51	93.8 PS @ 5,020 Rpm
Max Torque	115.00	155 Nm @ 3,500 Rpm
Top Speed	215 kmph	177 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
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	2340 mm
Width	950 mm	960 mm
Height	1232 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1511 mm	1615 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	120 mm
Kerb Weight	220 kg	306 kg
Seat Height	795 mm	710 mm
Chassis Type	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame	High-Strength Steel Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	16.0 L	13.2 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	18.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	313 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 Mm	Single Cartridge 43 Mm Inverted With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps; Triple Rate Spring
Rear Suspension	Cast Aluminum Single-sided Swing Arm With Paralever Brace	Hidden, Free Piston, Coil-over Monoshock; 56mm Stroke; Toolless Hydraulic Preload Adjustment
Front Brake Type	Disc	4-piston Fixed Front And 2-piston Floating Rear
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	N/A
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Front And Rear Black, Split 7-spoke Floating Rotors
Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm	N/A
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Dunlop™ Harley-Davidson Series, Bias Blackwall Front And Rear
Front Tyre	120/17 R17	150/80-16,71H,BW
Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	180/70B16,77H,BW
Wheel Type	Alloy	Denim Black, Structure Cast Aluminum With Laser Etched Graphics

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	No
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	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
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	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	No
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	No

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