Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023 vs. BMW F 900 R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023

BMW F 900 R 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023 vs BMW F 900 R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023

BMW F 900 R 2023

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Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023 compared to BMW F 900 R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023

BMW F 900 R 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023

BMW F 900 R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	13.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	895 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	60.5 degree
Trail	Trail	132 mm	Trail	114.3 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	150 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,518 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	240 km	Range	309 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 900 R 2023

The BMW F 900 R is a full-grown motorbike. 895 cc, 105 hp and 92 Nm smell of versatility. The F 900 R fulfils this promise completely. The motorbike, including electronics and components, does a great job in every situation. But of all things, the heart of the bike, the engine and transmission unit, does not shine in premium gloss.

Great cockpit and functional connectivity

Extensive electronics can be operated logically

Very accessible but still very casual handling

Motorcycle rides bland and reserved but also wild and sporty when needed

Pleasant seating position

Wide choice of equipment and configuration options

Low and high seat options available

Suspension allows wide range of use - comfortable but also direct and precise.

Gearstick a little stiff - with and without quickshifter

Engine runs a little rough and exudes little elegance at the top

Poor splash guard at the rear