BMW S 1000 XR vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW S 1000 XR and Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW S 1000 XR priced at RM 129,500 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 XR houses a 999 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 129,500 BMW S 1000 XR Price	RM 98,900 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Price
Variant	BMW S 1000 XR Standard	Nightster Special Standard
User Rating	4.38 S 1000 XR reviews	4.4 Nightster Special reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	999 cc	975 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	89 hp

Best Loan Offers

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

Photo Comparision

BMW S 1000 XR Slant Front View Full Image

BMW S 1000 XR Slant Rear 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

	4.38/5 16 reviews	4.4/5 5 reviews
User Review Comparison	Adventure Bike with Superb Performance and Comfort The S 1000 XR feels like a sportbike built for touring, and that’s what makes it so special. I use it for long-distance rides across Malaysia, and... Read More P Panjang Sep 24, 2025 for BMW S 1000 XR	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	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	--
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	975 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	89 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	11.7 L
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.0:1
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	95 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	2 Into 1 Exhaust
Injection Type	Electronic	Fuel Injection
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
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Consumption	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	5000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Width	917 mm	--
Length	2333 mm	2265 mm
Kerb Weight	226 kg	219.08 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	205 kg	211 kg
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1556 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	705 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Height	1411 mm	--
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.5 L

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

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
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Road Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	--