BMW R 1250 R vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 R and Harley-Davidson Nightster, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 R priced at RM 114,500 while the Harley-Davidson Nightster Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 96,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Nightster engine displacement is 975 while the BMW R 1250 R houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 114,500 BMW R 1250 R Price	RM 96,900 Harley-Davidson Nightster Price
Variant	BMW R 1250 R Standard	Nightster Standard
User Rating	4.8 R 1250 R reviews	4.6 Nightster reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1254 cc	975 cc
Maximum Power	136 hp	89 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 22,900 Installment : RM 1,338 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 19,400 Installment : RM 1,132 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R 1250 R Slant Front View Full Image

BMW R 1250 R Images

Harley-Davidson Nightster Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Nightster Right Side Viewfull Image

Harley-Davidson Nightster Fuel Tank View

Harley-Davidson Nightster Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.8/5 5 reviews	4.6/5 5 reviews
User Review Comparison	Blurring the line between style and comfort I am someone who always choose comfort over aggressiveness or power. That’s why when I came across the BMW R-1250-R model, I looked no further and... Read More M Mawiza Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 R	Effortless cornering, upright riding position The Harley-Davidson Nightster is a joy to ride in the hilly areas and challenging terrains. Into the corners, it drops with little more than the hips... Read More R Reza ul karim rana Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Nightster

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Classy design Wide range of torque Read More
Things we don't like	--	Slightly uncomfortable ergonomics for long distances Could have had more features Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	975 cc
Maximum Power	136 hp	89 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 L	11.7 L
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	2 Into 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Cooling System	Air & Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	95 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	5750 rpm
Bore X Stroke	--	97 mm x 66 mm
Compression Ratio	--	12.0:1
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Cruiser
Seating Capacity	1	1
Seat Height	--	705 mm
Dry Weight	--	211 kg
Kerb Weight	--	220.90 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.5 L
Length	--	2250 mm
Wheel Base	--	1545 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	ESPFI

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	--	150/80 R16
Front Tyre	--	100/90 R19
Tyre Type	--	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	--	R16
Front Wheel Size	--	R19

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Road Road
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes