2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Twin Cam 103B Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, two valves per cylinder, with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
329 kg / 725 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20132025
Make ModelHarley Davidson Softail Fat BoyBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat HeightLaden 635 mm / 25.0 in Unladen 690 mm / 27.1 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1635 mm / 64.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Length2396 mm / 94.3 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)329 229
Fuel Capacity18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR526.0 kg / 1160 lbs-
Oil Capacity3.3 Litres-
Wet Weight329 kg / 725 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque134 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 98.8 ft. lbs @ 3500 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1690 cc / 103.1 cub in.1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-Twin, Twin Cam 103B Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, two valves per cylinder, with Integrated Oil-CoolerFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke98.4 x 111.1 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio9.6:112:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustChrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with dual mufflers-
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-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
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 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, forged fender supports; MIG weldedFour-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 - Front41.3 mm telescopic, chrome dust covers45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearHidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shockAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake 31°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail147 mm / 5.8 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front-210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x Discs 4 piston caliper2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc 2 piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front140/75R17 67V90/90/21
Tyres - Rear200/55R17 78V150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
WheelsOptional Style Type Mirror Polished Chrome, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum (front and rear)Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - FrontSilver, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum-
Wheels - RearSilver, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum-