BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs. Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2018 compared to Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2018
Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore98.4 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke111.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power79 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,010 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque132 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque3,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.6
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,400 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth890 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,620 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)231 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)321 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound, comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable rev counter

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF

Price BMW R 1200 R

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Price Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF

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