BMW R 1250 RT
BMW R 1250 RT
Standard
RM 153,500
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Harley-Davidson Nightster
Harley-Davidson Nightster
Standard
RM 96,900
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BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 RT and Harley-Davidson Nightster, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 RT priced at RM 153,500 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 RT houses a 1254 engine.

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Overview: R 1250 RT vs Nightster

Key Features

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

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DP RM 30,700 Installment : RM 1,793 x 84 Months VIEW MAY OFFERS DP RM 19,400 Installment : RM 1,132 x 84 Months VIEW MAY OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.44/5
16 reviews
4.6/5
5 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Sport-Touring Bike with Comfort and Power

    The R 1250 RT strikes a great balance between performance and comfort. I use it for touring trips around Malaysia, and it always feels refined. The...

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    J
    Jayce Sep 24, 2025 for BMW R 1250 RT
  • 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...

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    R
    Reza ul karim rana Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Nightster

From The Experts

Things we like

Sheer size and road presence

Premium features and fit and finish levels

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Classy design

Wide range of torque

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Things we don't like

Large dimensions make it cumbersome to ride in low-speed traffic

Expensive to buy and maintain

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Slightly uncomfortable ergonomics for long distances

Could have had more features

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1254 cc 975 cc
Maximum Power 136 hp 89 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 L 11.7 L
Maximum Torque 143 Nm 95 Nm
Engine Type Flat Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Bore X Stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm 97 mm x 66 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust 2 Into 1 Exhaust
Alternator 508 W --
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Drive Type Shaft Drive Belt Drive
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 12.0:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6250 rpm 5750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm 7500 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Touring Cruiser
Length 2222 mm 2250 mm
Seating Capacity 2 1
Width 985 mm --
Gross Weight 505 kg --
Height 1405 mm --
Kerb Weight 279 kg 220.90 kg
Wheel Base 1485 mm 1545 mm
Seat Height -- 705 mm
Dry Weight -- 211 kg
Oil Tank Capacity -- 4.5 L
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R16
Front Wheel Size R17 R19
Tyre Type Runflat, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 100/90 R19
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR 17 150/80 R16

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 136 mm --
Rear Suspension Swing Arm --
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm --
Front Suspension Central Spring Strut --

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp Halogen Halogen LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet Yes --

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats Yes No
Cruise Control Yes --

BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Nightster FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Nightster?

R 1250 RT is priced at RM 153,500 and Nightster is priced at RM 96,900. Hence Nightster is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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