BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

BMW R 12 price starts at Rs. 22.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.53 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, priced at Rs. 28.03 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 12 offers a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the Fat Boy delivers 18.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Fat Boy a 1923cc engine producing 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Fat Boy, the R 12 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Fat Boy stands out for performance.

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R 12 vs Fat Boy Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 28.03 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl18.18 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1923 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg315 Kg

R 12 vs Fat Boy Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDHarley-Davidson Fat Boy STD
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Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 28.03 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Harley Davidson Fat Boy Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Cast Aluminum
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 76,745 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 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
203 kmph
177 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1923 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
168 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
101 mm
103.5 mm
Stroke
73 mm
114.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
10.3:1

Front Brake
Double 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 telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 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, Travel - 90 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)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-160/60-R18, Rear :-240/40-R18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 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)
Aluminium cast wheels
Cast Aluminum

Dry Weight
Not Available
304 kg
Seat height
753 mm
675 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 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
2200*830*1110 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1650 mm
Length
2200 mm
2365 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1110 mm
Not Available
Width
830 mm
965 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
18.9 L
Kerb Weight
227 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
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
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
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, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
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
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
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 Vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
The BMW R 12 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Fat Boy by ₹5.53 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
For the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 produces 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 110 Nm @ 6000 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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