Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom
The BMW R 12 records higher power and a lower weight than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom. The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark CustomHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 1690
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 80
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 135
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 320
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 59
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1690 |
| Power | 95 | 80 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 135 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 320 |
Power
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 15 hp (18.8%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom at 80 hp.
Torque
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom records 135 Nm of torque, 25.2 Nm (23%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 93.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom at 320 kg.
Displacement
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom records 1690 cc, 520 cc (44.4%) 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 Dark Custom (59), a difference of 16.4.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.250 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 15 hp (18.8%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom at 80 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom records 135 Nm of torque, 25.2 Nm (23%) 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 Dark Custom?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 93.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom at 320 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom records 1690 cc, 520 cc (44.4%) 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 Dark Custom compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom (59), a difference of 16.4.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.250 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom.