Comparing the Harley Davidson Fat Boy and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Harley Davidson Fat Boy is available at ₹2,590,000, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Harley Davidson Fat Boy comes with a 1,923 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 103 HP / 77 kW @ 5020 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.18 Kmpl for the Harley Davidson Fat Boy versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,923 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 103 HP / 77 kW @ 5020 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 168 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.9 litres | 14L |
| Mileage | 18.18 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 315 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 675 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 160/60 R18 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 240/40 R18 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Cast aluminum (Lakester) | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Analog with LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Billiard GrayVivid BlackBlue BurstWhiskey Fire / Vivid Black | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 2803000 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
