BMW R 12 nineT vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

BMW R 12 nineT price starts at Rs. 23.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.53 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, priced at Rs. 28.03 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 12 nineT offers a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the Fat Boy delivers 18.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 nineT uses a 1170cc engine producing 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm and the Fat Boy a 1923cc engine producing 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 nineT and Fat Boy, the R 12 nineT is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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R 12 nineT vs Fat Boy Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12 nineTHarley-Davidson Fat Boy
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.50 LakhRs. 28.03 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl18.18 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1923 cc
Max power 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Kerb weight 220 Kg315 Kg

R 12 nineT vs Fat Boy Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 nineT STDHarley-Davidson Fat Boy STD
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Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 28.03 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Max Power 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 nineT Colors
Harley Davidson Fat Boy Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Cast Aluminum
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 64,342 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 76,745 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,084 R 12 nineT Insurance Rs. 58,686 Fat Boy Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
215 kmph
177 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1923 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm
104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm
168 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
101 mm
103.5 mm
Stroke
73 mm
114.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
10.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
4 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
18.18 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable, 120 mm
Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, 120 mm
Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
39 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-180/55-17 Rear :-120/77-17
Front :-160/60-R18, Rear :-240/40-R18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Michelin
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Cast Aluminum

Dry Weight
Not Available
304 kg
Seat height
795 mm
675 mm
Load carrying capacity
211 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.7 L
Length*Width*Height
2130*870*1070 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
Not Available
1650 mm
Length
2130 mm
2365 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1070 mm
Not Available
Width
870 mm
965 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 L
18.9 L
Kerb Weight
220 Kg
315 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
Not Available

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Stiffer Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Light
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Hand Controls, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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BMW R 12 nineT Vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 nineT vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
The BMW R 12 nineT is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Fat Boy by ₹4.53 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 nineT vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
For the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 nineT produces 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1923 cc Petrol engine of Fat Boy produces 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm of power and 168 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque

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