2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20252024
Make ModelHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117BMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1650 mm / 65 in1519 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in-
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2365 mm / 93.1 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width965 mm / 40.0 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)315 227
Dry Weight (kg)303-
Dry Weight303 kg / 668 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight315 kg / 694 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1923 cc / 117 cu in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Bore x Stroke103.5 x 114.3 in101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.3:112:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
Exhaust2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler-
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition-
LubricationPressurized, dry-sump with oil coolerWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventionalSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBelt, 32/66 ratioShaft
Gear Ratios1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.791st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary DriveChain, 34/46 ratio-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supportsFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - FrontDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustmentCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Lean Angle25.6°-
Rake30°29.3 °
SwingarmMild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer-
Trail104 mm / 4.1 in132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear86 mm / 3.4 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSStandardBMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front160/60R18,70V,BW100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear240/40R18,79V,BW150/80 - R16
WheelsMachined, Lakester cast aluminumAluminium cast wheels
Wheels - Front18 x 4,5 in-
Wheels - Rear18 x 8.0 in-