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BMW F 900 XR vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 900 XR or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 900 XR and Nightster. BMW F 900 XR Price starts at Rs.12.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.12.24 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 900 XR is 2 cylinder, 895 cc Engine can generate 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, F 900 XR provides a mileage of 23.8 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). BMW F 900 XR is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

F 900 XR vs Nightster

Key HighlightsBMW F 900 XRHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.12.55 LakhRs.12.24 Lakh
Engine Capacity895 cc975 cc
Power103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range23.8 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

F 900 XR specificationsNightster specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
14.28 Lakh
13.93 Lakh
User Rating
3.7
5.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.5 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
895 cc
975 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

F 900 XR Brakes, Suspension & TyresNightster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
-
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension
Double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 - ZR17
150/80 - B16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
265 mm
-
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

F 900 XR InstrumentationNightster Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Analogue

Body & Suspension

F 900 XR Body & SuspensionNightster Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
Double-downtube Frame

Engine & Transmission

F 900 XR Engine & TransmissionNightster Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
895 cc
975 cc
Engine Type
Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine& 4 valves DOHC engine
Revolution Max 975T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.14 kwh
-
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Range
372 km/charge
211 km/charge
Top Speed
200 kmph
180 kmph
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Max Power
103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm
88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Bore x Stroke
86 mm x 77 mm
97 x 66 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
23.8 kmpl
19.6 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

F 900 XR Comfort & ConvenienceNightster Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Rain and Road
Sport, Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
checkYes
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Seat Style
-
Single Seat
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

F 900 XR SafetyNightster Safety
Radial Tyres
1
-
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping)& mechanically operated
-
Traction Control System
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

F 900 XR Dimensions & CapacityNightster Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2160 mm
2250 mm
Width
860 mm
840 mm
Height
1320 mm
1108 mm
Wheelbase
1521 mm
1545 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.5 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3 Litres
4.5 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
219 kg
221 kg
Seat Height
825 mm
705 mm

Pros & Cons

F 900 XR Pros & ConsNightster Pros & Cons
Pros
  • High-performance engine
  • Typical Harley Davidson design
  • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
Cons
  • It will come with a hefty price tag
  • Low riding position
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 900 XR and Harley-Davidson Nightster

Transmission

BMW F 900 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW F 900 XR has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1320 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW F 900 XR and Harley-Davidson Nightster Owner Reviews

  • F 900 XR Review
  • Nightster Review
    • HD
      Hardick Dhankar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW F 900 XR
      3.5
      the bike speed good & comfortable ride,
      Likes (1)
    • GV
      Gaurav Verma
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW F 900 XR
      4.0
      Its 895cc engine is loaded with torque.It is Equipped with top-spec safety electronics.
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      BMW F 900 XR and Harley-Davidson Nightster FAQs

      What is the on-road price of BMW F 900 XR?
      The on-road price of BMW F 900 XR is Rs. 14.28 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Nightster?
      The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is Rs. 13.93 Lakh in New Delhi.