Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
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-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Trail	Trail	132 mm	Trail	116 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	Double 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	2,222 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	710 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2020

The new R 1250 RT really likes the more powerful engine with 11 additional hp, because 279 kilos ready to ride are happy about every extra hp. Even more pleasing, however, are the proud 143 Newton metres - 18 more than on the predecessor. This results in even more smoothness and sovereignty, which are at the top of the list for a tourer. Nevertheless, the thick 12.5-RT can also be ridden in a sporty manner; the pronounced acceleration from below makes it extremely agile, especially when exiting a bend after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro, the gears just slip and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1250 RT are still the good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its relatively small turning circle.

Luxuriously equipped

very well-functioning electronics

efficient windshield

pleasant handling

spacious pannier system.

With 279 kilos ready to drive, difficult to manoeuvre

proud price