Which bike is better BMW R18 or Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?

According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has a score of 4.9/5 while BMW R18 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among BMW R18 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is cheaper?

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier BMW R18 or Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?

BMW R18 is heavier (345 kg) than Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (317 kg).

BMW R18 vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R18 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. The ex-showroom price of BMW R18 is ₹ 19,88,924 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is ₹ 19,10,895. BMW R18 is available in 1 colour and 3 variants and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R18 and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

R18 vs Fat Boy Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R18	Fat Boy
Price	₹ 19,88,924	₹ 19,10,895
Capacity	1802 cc	1868 cc
Power	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm	93.8 bhp @ 5020 rpm
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R18

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₹ 19,88,924

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Fat Boy

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₹ 19,10,895

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm	93.8 bhp @ 5,020 rpm
Max Torque	158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm	155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,802	1,868
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	107.1	102
Stroke (mm)	100	114
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	9.6 :1	10.5:1
Ignition	Electric	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Single-disk dry clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	16	18.9
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	4	3.8
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	272	378
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	17	20
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	180	177

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	300	292
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper	Front-4 Piston, Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - R19	160/60R18,70V
Rear Tyre Size	180/65 - B16	240/40R18,79V
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	46	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	46	40
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut	Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	345	317
Overall Length (mm)	2,440	2,370
Overall Width (mm)	964	985
Overall Height (mm)	1,232	1,095
Wheelbase (mm)	1,731	1,665
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	115
Seat Height (mm)	690	675
Chassis Type	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams	Mild steel, tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Riding Modes	High beam

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined
- Great cruising comfort
- Loaded with latest features
- Lots of chrome
- The torquey engine is perfect for long rides
- Accessible seat height of 670mm
Could be better
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Can’t be used in city on a regular basis
- Expensive to maintain
- Weighs over 300kgs
- Ride quality is a bit stiff
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Black Storm Metallic	Vivid Black Black Jack Metallic Deadwood Green Gauntlet Gray Metallic / Vivid Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(9 ratings) 1 reviews	4.9(9 ratings) 1 reviews

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