AUTO

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 v/s BMW R 18

By Dwaipayan Roy

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Fat boy 114 launched

Harley-Davidson has launched the 2023 Fat Boy 114 motorbike in India, featuring full-LED illumination and a powerful engine, competing with BMW Motorrad's R 18 cruiser.

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Design

Fat Boy 114 sports a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, twin-pod exhaust canister, stepped-up seat, and 18-inch cast aluminum wheels. R 18 has spoked wheels, a rider-only saddle, and a bulbous chromed exhaust.

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Dimensions

Fat Boy 114 has a wheelbase of 1,666.2mm and a fuel storage capacity of 18.9 liters. The R 18 offers a wheelbase of 1,731mm and can store 16 liters of fuel.

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Engine

The Fat Boy 114 runs on a 1,868cc Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine that generates 92.5hp/155Nm. The BMW R 18 is fueled by a 1,802cc, air- and oil-cooled, fuel-injected mill that puts out 89.8hp/158Nm.

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Safety

The Fat Boy 114 gets disc brakes on both wheels, dual-channel ABS, 49mm telescopic front forks, and a mono-shock unit on the rear. The R 18 is equipped with disc brakes, ABS, and three riding modes.

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Price

In India, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 costs between Rs. 24.49-25.99 lakh, while the BMW R 18 falls in the price bracket of Rs. 19.9-25.9 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

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