Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs BMW R 18
Fat Boy vs R 18
Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | BMW R 18 |
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Price | Rs.25.69 Lakh | Rs.19.90 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1923 cc | 1802 cc |
Power | 93.87 bhp @ 5020 rpm | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 12 kmpl | 17.8 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Fat Boy specifications | R 18 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 29.18 Lakh Price Breakup | 22.77 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.1 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.9 Litres | 16 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1923 cc | 1802 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Fat Boy Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 42 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 42 |
Front Wheel Size | 18 | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 | 46 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 | 46 |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps | Telescopifork |
Rear Suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut |
Front Tyre Size | 160/60 R18 | 120/70 - R19 |
Instrumentation
Fat Boy Instrumentation | R 18 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Fat Boy Exterior | R 18 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Fat Boy Warranty | R 18 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Fat Boy Body & Suspension | R 18 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Mild steel & tubular frame | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams |
Engine & Transmission
Fat Boy Engine & Transmission | R 18 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1923 cc | 1802 cc |
Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight 114 | Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft. |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | - | 0.31 kwh |
Battery Type | - | Maintenance Free |
Top Speed | 177 kmph | 180 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm | 107.1 mm x 100 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled |
Fuelling | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
Fat Boy Comfort & Convenience | R 18 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | No |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | No | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Fat Boy Safety | R 18 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Single Plate Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Fat Boy Dimensions & Capacity | R 18 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
Width | 985 mm | 964 mm |
Height | 1095 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase | 1665 mm | 1731 mm |
Ground Clearance | 115 mm | 170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.9 Litres | 16 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.7 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 675 mm | 690 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 317 kg | 345 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Fat Boy Entertainment & Communication | R 18 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | No | - |
Pros & Cons
Fat Boy Pros & Cons | R 18 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and BMW R 18
Safety
Fat Boy comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. R 18 has Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and BMW R 18, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy comes with 6 Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has a 18.9 Litres fuel tank with 1095 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.