BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper vs Harley-Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard (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 FXSTI Softail Standard. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Bobber 88 BarhopperHarley-Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard
Model year20102006
Price$17,500$14,495
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque115 Nm
Weight295 kg
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 MH90-21 / 200/55-R17

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

Picking between the BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper and the Harley-Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard 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 FXSTI Softail Standard counters with its own power figure at 295 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FXSTI Softail Standard 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: