Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025 vs. BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

BMW R 12 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025 compared to BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

BMW R 12 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	103.5 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92.5 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	156 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,923 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	45 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	43 mm	Travel	90 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	60.7 degree
Trail	Trail	157 mm	Trail	132.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,320 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	830 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	754 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
Range	Range	240 km	Range	274 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 2024

The BMW R12 is more than just a stylish cruiser. It offers comfort, power and surprising agility - a bike to love for long journeys and short trips alike.

Powerful boxer engine

Lots of charisma but still smooth throttle response

Comfortable but low seating position

Agile handling despite cruiser design

Excellent brakes

Good lean angle-dependent traction control

High-quality cornering ABS

Comfortable riding on long lengths

Great features available

Classic design with a modern touch

Stable road holding

Good feedback even on slippery surfaces

Uncomfortable suspension on poor roads

Footrests quickly touch the ground when riding sporty

Relatively high clutch effort

Little travel limits universal character somewhat

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 vs BMW R 12

Price Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117

Model year

Average market price

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Price BMW R 12

Model year

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Current average market prices

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025 vs. BMW R 12 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025 compared to BMW R 12 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

BMW R 12 2024

Price Comparison Average Market Price Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 vs BMW R 12

Price Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117

Price BMW R 12

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