BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper vs Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopperstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Bobber 88 BarhopperHarley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe
Model year20102006
Price$17,500$16,995
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque115 Nm
Weight314 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4-pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 2-pistonSingle disc
Tires80/90-21 / 140/90-16 MT90-B16 / MU85-B16

BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper vs Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper and the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe counters with its own power figure at 314 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTNI Softail Deluxe has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: