BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1300 GS and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1300 GS 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 1300 GS houses a 1300 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 140,500 BMW R 1300 GS Price	RM 137,900 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Price
Variant	BMW R 1300 GS Standard	Fat Boy 114
User Rating	4.33 R 1300 GS 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	145 hp	-
Displacement	1300 cc	1868 cc

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

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Photo Comparision

BMW R 1300 GS Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R 1300 GS 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

	4.33/5 3 reviews	4.69/5 12 reviews
User Review Comparison	Flagship boxer tackles every Malaysian mile It felt like magic when I pulled away on the new R 1300 GS, making slow U-turns outside my kedai kopi was stress-free. The extra grunt of the boxer... Read More Z Zakawat Jul 16, 2025 for BMW R 1300 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

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1300 cc	1868 cc
Maximum Power	145 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L	18.9 L
Maximum Torque	149 Nm	155 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid Cooled Engine	2 Cylinder, V-Twin, Air Cooled, 4-Valve, Milwaukee-Eight
Compression Ratio	13.3 : 1	10.5:1
Bore X Stroke	106.5 mm x 73 mm	102 mm x 114.3 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 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	--
Dry Weight	--	304 kg
Length	--	2370 mm
Seat Height	--	675 mm
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road,Touring Road,Touring	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	Yes	--
Back Rest	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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