BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW S 1000 RR and Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW S 1000 RR priced at RM 139,500 while the Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 98,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Nightster Special engine displacement is 975 while the BMW S 1000 RR houses a 999 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 139,500 BMW S 1000 RR Price	RM 98,900 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Price
Variant	BMW S 1000 RR Standard	Nightster Special Standard
User Rating	4.63 S 1000 RR reviews	4.4 Nightster Special 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	999 cc	975 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	89 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 27,900 Installment : RM 1,630 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 19,800 Installment : RM 1,155 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW S 1000 RR Slant Front View Full Image

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Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Right Side Viewfull Image

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Engine View

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.63/5 16 reviews	4.4/5 5 reviews
User Review Comparison	Pure Superbike Thrill on Malaysian Roads The S 1000 RR is the most exciting motorcycle I’ve ever owned. Its acceleration is brutal yet controlled, and the electronics package ensures... Read More J Jebat Sep 24, 2025 for BMW S 1000 RR	Iconic Sportster design, rider-focused tech The Harley-Davidson Nightster Special is great in many ways. If you’re not someone like me who is attached to the old school charm offered by... Read More S shahriar Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

From The Experts

Things we like	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More	--
Things we don't like	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	975 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	89 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L	11.7 L
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	12.0:1
Top Speed	300 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	95 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	2 Into 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	97 mm x 66 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	13750 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	5000 rpm
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Cruiser
Wheel Base	1457 mm	1556 mm
Width	848 mm	--
Seat Height	824 mm	705 mm
Length	2073 mm	2265 mm
Height	1205 mm	--
Kerb Weight	210 kg	219.08 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg	211 kg
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.5 L

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Charger Type	No	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	150/80 R16
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R16

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	--
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Bridge Type	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Side Wings	--	No