BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

BMW R 1300 GS 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 1300 GS offers a claimed 20.83 kmpl, while the Fat Boy delivers 18.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 1300 GS uses a 1300cc engine producing 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Fat Boy a 1923cc engine producing 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1300 GS and Fat Boy, the R 1300 GS is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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R 1300 GS vs Fat Boy Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1300 GSHarley-Davidson Fat Boy
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.50 LakhRs. 28.03 Lakh
Mileage 20.83 kmpl18.18 kmpl
Engine 1300 cc1923 cc
Max power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Kerb weight 237 Kg315 Kg

R 1300 GS vs Fat Boy Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProHarley-Davidson Fat Boy STD
Rating
3 reviews
1 review
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-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Colors
Harley Davidson Fat Boy Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Cast Aluminum
ABS Dual 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 1300 GS 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
225 kmph
177 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1923 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
168 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
106.5 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
13.3:1
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)
20.83 kmpl
18.18 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber, Travel - 190 mm
Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers
Suspension-Rear
BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable, Travel - 200 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 :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-160/60-R18, Rear :-240/40-R18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 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
850 mm
675 mm
Load carrying capacity
228
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
465 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.7 L
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1650 mm
Length
2212 mm
2365 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1406 mm
Not Available
Width
1000 mm
965 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 L
18.9 L
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
315 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
285 mm
Not Available

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
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
Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro
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
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Engine drag torque control, Gear Shift Assistant 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
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road 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
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
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 Cooled & Liquid 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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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
The BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Fat Boy by ₹4.53 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 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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