Harley-Davidson Nightster Special vs BMW R12 Cruiser vs Honda Rebel 1100 Comparison
Updated: 04, Nov, 2024 11:48 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 18,29,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 19,90,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Expected Price
₹ 12,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 120 mm | NA | 120 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 11.7 litres | 14 litres | 13.6 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1545 mm | 1520 mm | 1520 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2265 mm | 2199 mm | 2240 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 715 mm | 753 mm | 700 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 216 kg | NA | NA | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 4.5 litres | NA | NA | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 225 kg | 227 kg | 220 kg | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Voice Recognition Languages | |||
| Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French | NA | NA | |
| Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rider/Pillion Intercom | |||
| Headset Function Only | NA | NA | |
| USB Charging | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Harley-Davidson Nightster mileage is 18.18 kmpl (company-claimed). | BMW R12 Cruiser mileage is 19.60 kmpl (approximate). | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 975 cc | 1170 cc | 1083 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 97 mm | 101 mm | 92.0 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 66 mm | 73 mm | 81.5 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.1:1 | |
| Engine Torque Testing Method | |||
| EC 134/2014 | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 975cc, Liquid-Cooled, Revolution Max 975T, V-Twin Cylinder Engine | 1170cc, Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Radially Arranged Valves and Central Counterbalance Shaft | 1083cc, Liquid-Cooled, Unicam Parallel-Twin Engine | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 110 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 98 Nm @ 4750 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Air/Oil-Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 89 HP @ 7500 rpm | 95 HP @ 6500 rpm | 87 HP @ 7000 rpm | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Gear, 49/89 Ratio | NA | NA | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st-12.21, 2nd- 9.022, 3rd- 6.994, 4th- 5.641, 5th- 4.731, 6th- 4.131 | NA | NA | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Coolant Temperature | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Neutral Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Check Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Pressure Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Analogue | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Analogue | NA | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| Road, Rain & Sport Modes | Roll/Rock Riding Modes | Rain, Road, Standard, User | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Harley-Davidson Nightster Special features include - 4 inch Viewable Area TFT Display with Speedometer, Gear, Odometer, Fuel Level, Clock, Trip, Ambient Temp, Low Temp Alert, Side Stand Down Alert, TIP Over Alert, Cruise, Range and Tachometer Indication BT Capable - Phone Pairing to Access Phone Calls, Music, Navigation (H-D App ONLY), All LED Headlamp, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall Tyre, Hands Free Mobile Phone Via Bluetooth, Voice Recognition Languages: Phone Function Only, Rider/Passenger Intercom - Headset Function Only, ABS, Traction Control System, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Vehicle Information Screen - TPMS, Engine Temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp, USB Charging, Text to Speech (Phone Dependent), Standard Cruise Control, Two-Up Ready with Passenger Pillion and Foot Pegs. | Some of the key BMW R12 Cruiser features include - Digi-Analogue Instrument Console, Electronic Immobilizer , LED Tail Light, Dynamic Brake Light, 12V Socket, Revolution Counter (Contained in the On-Board Computer), USB Port, LED Flashing Turn Indicator, LED Daytime Riding Light, On-Board Computer, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Keyless Ride, Riding Modes, 3 Years Warranty, Tyre Pressure Control, Headlight Pro, Passenger Kit, Design Option Exhaust, Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Cast Aluminium Wheels, Twin Disk Front Brake, ABS Pro, Adjustable Rebound, Steering Stabilizer, DTC Dynamic Traction Control, BMW Motorrad Paralever, Rear Pre-Load Adjustable, BMW Motorrad ABS, Radial Brake Caliper Front, Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control. | NA | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Indian Scout Bobber, Triumph Bonneville Bobber, Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, BMW R nineT Scrambler, Ducati Diavel 1260 | Triumph Rocket 3 R, BMW R18 Cruiser, Ducati Diavel 1260, Yamaha VMAX, Ducati Panigale V2, Triumph Speed Triple 1200, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114, Suzuki Hayabusa, Ducati Hypermotard 950 | Triumph Bonneville Bobber, Harley-Davidson Sportster S, Indian Scout, BMW R nineT, Ducati Diavel 1260, Kawasaki Vulcan S, Benelli 502C | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED with DRL | NA | |
| Position Lamp | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | |||
| NA | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| Single Disc | 310mm Dual Disc with 4-Piston Monobloc Radial Brake Caliper | 330mm Single Disc with Radial-Mount Four-Piston Caliper; ABS | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single Disc | 265mm Single Disc Brake with 2-Piston Floating Caliper | 256mm Single Disc, ABS | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Aluminum Cast, Silver | Aluminum Cast Wheels | Alloy Wheels | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/90-19 57H | 100/90-R19 | 130/70-18 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 150/80-B16 77H | 150/80-R16 | 180/65-16 | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 19-Inch | 2.75 x 19" | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 16-Inch | 4.00 x 16" | NA | |
| Brake System | |||
| Patented, Uniform Expansion Rotors | Partial Integral Brake System | NA | |
| Traction Control System | |||
| BMW Motorrad DTC | |||
| ABS | |||
| BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partial Integral) | |||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Stiff Chassis | Tubular Space Frame | NA | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Rear Suspension is Dual Outboard, Direct-Acting (No Linkage) Emulsion Technology Shock Absorbers with Coil Springs and a Threaded Collar for Pre-load Adjustment. | Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing Arm with Paralever Brace, Central Progressive Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable | Dual Showa Shocks, Adjustable Preload | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 92 mm | NA | 140 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 41 mm | NA | 93.8 mm | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| 2-Into-1; Catalyst in Header | NA | NA | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm SHOWA Dual Bending Valve Conventional Forks. Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps. | 45mm USD Telescopic Forks | 43mm Telescopic Forks | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 32° | NA | NA | |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 32° | NA | NA | |
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 128 g/km | NA | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 30° | NA | 28° | |
| Trail | |||
| 137 mm | NA | 109 mm | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Upcoming | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Harley-Davidson Nightster Special | BMW R12 Cruiser | Honda Rebel 1100 | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Harley-Davidson Nightster Special price is Rs 18.29 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R12 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom). | Honda Rebel 1100 is expected to be priced around Rs 12 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Escape into the Night. | Cruise As You Are | NA | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Vivid Black, Black Denim, Bright Billiard Blue, Industrial Yellow | Blackstorm Metallic, Aventurin Red Metallic, Option 719 Thorium | Matte Black Metallic, Pearl Hawkeye Blue | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| Harley-Davidson Nightster Special on road price is Rs 21.05 lakh in Delhi, Rs 21.77 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 21.31 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 21.58 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | BMW R12 Cruiser on road price is Rs 22.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 23.68 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.18 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 23.48 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | NA | |
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