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2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114
The BMW R 12 records higher power and a lower weight than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114. The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114Harley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 1745
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 94
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 155
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 306
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 71
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1745 |
| Power | 95 | 94 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 155 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 306 |
Power
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 1 hp (1.1%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 at 94 hp.
Torque
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 records 155 Nm of torque, 45.2 Nm (41.2%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 79.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 at 306 kg.
Displacement
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 records 1745 cc, 575 cc (49.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 (71), a difference of 4.4.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.307 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114?
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 1 hp (1.1%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 at 94 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 records 155 Nm of torque, 45.2 Nm (41.2%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 79.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 at 306 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 records 1745 cc, 575 cc (49.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 (71), a difference of 4.4.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114?
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.307 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114.
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BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
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