Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12 SBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 S vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob
The BMW R 12 S records a lower weight than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob. The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat BobHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 S BMW, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 12 S BMW R 12 S, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob
- Year: BMW R 12 S 2025, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 12 S 1170, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 1745
- Torque: BMW R 12 S 109.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 145
- Weight: BMW R 12 S 220, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 306
- Seat height: BMW R 12 S 79.5, Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 71
| Spec | BMW R 12 S | Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1745 |
| Power | - | 86 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 145 |
| Weight | 220 | 306 |
Torque
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob records 145 Nm of torque, 35.2 Nm (32.1%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 86 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob at 306 kg.
Displacement
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob records 1745 cc, 575 cc (49.1%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob (71), a difference of 8.5.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 S or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob records 145 Nm of torque, 35.2 Nm (32.1%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 S or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob?
The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 86 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob at 306 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 S or the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob records 1745 cc, 575 cc (49.1%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 S and the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob compare?
The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob (71), a difference of 8.5.
VS
BMW R 12 S
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
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