BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure priced at RM 140,500 while the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 137,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy engine displacement is 1868 while the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 140,500 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price	RM 137,900 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Price
Variant	R 1250 GS Adventure Standard	Fat Boy 114
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS Adventure reviews	4.69 Fat Boy reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)		+1
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Maximum Power	134 hp	-
Displacement	1254 cc	1868 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 28,100 Installment : RM 1,642 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 27,600 Installment : RM 1,611 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Right Side Viewfull Image

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Images

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Front View Full Image

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Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.69/5 12 reviews
User Review Comparison	Epitomizing fuel economy for value-based tag After touring on the city roads for a couple of days, I took this bike to the off-road trails of the Cameron Highlands. This was my first trail ride... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS	Low ground clearance, Softail comfort Like most Harley-Davidson bikes, the low ground clearance of the Fat Boy means you need to watch your speed over steep driveways and speed bumps. If... Read More O Olivia Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

From The Experts

Things we like	Maximum stability at lower speeds Three different trim options Enlarged windshield with a modified front headlamp Read More	--
Things we don't like	The bike's weight is a bit high Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	1868 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	30 L	18.9 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	2 Cylinder, V-Twin, Air Cooled, 4-Valve, Milwaukee-Eight
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	155 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	102 mm x 114.3 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.5:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	3000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Seating Capacity	2	--
Length	2270 mm	2370 mm
Height	1460 mm	--
Gross Weight	485 kg	--
Width	980 mm	--
Kerb Weight	268 kg	--
Seat Height	890 mm	675 mm
Dry Weight	--	304 kg
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	240/40 R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	160/60 R18

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	220 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	--
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	210 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	--
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel