2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
315 kg / 694 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242025
Make ModelBMW R 12 CruiserHarley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117
Dimensions
Seat Height754 mm / 29.7 inUnladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in
Wheelbase1519 mm / 59.8 in1650 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in1120 mm / 44.1 in
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in2365 mm / 93.1 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)1760 mm / 69.3 in-
Width830 mm / 32.7 in965 mm / 40.0 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)227 315
Dry Weight (kg)-303
Dry Weight-303 kg / 668 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal
Wet Weight227 kg / 500 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in1923 cc / 117 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm103.5 x 114.3 in
Compression Ratio12:110.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledAir cooled
EmissionsControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59-
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wireElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel TypeUnleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)-
Ignition-Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
LubricationWet sumpPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional
Final DriveShaftBelt, 32/66 ratio
Gear Ratios1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.8481st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.737-
Transmission / Drive6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up ridingMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports
Suspension - Front46 mm upside-down telescopic forksDual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage dampingHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment
Lean Angle-25.6°
Rake29.3 °30°
Swingarm-Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheel Travel - Front90 mm / 3.5 in 130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear90 mm / 3.5 in86 mm / 3.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS ProStandard
Rims - Front2.75 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.00 x 16-
Tyres - Front100/90 - R19160/60R18,70V,BW
Tyres - Rear150/80 - R16240/40R18,79V,BW
WheelsAluminium cast wheelsMachined, Lakester cast aluminum
Wheels - Front-18 x 4,5 in
Wheels - Rear-18 x 8.0 in