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

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Bobber 88 BarhopperHarley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer
Model year20102006
Price$17,500$17,145
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque115 Nm
Weight304 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 FXSTS Softail Springer — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Bobber 88 Barhopper and the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer 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 FXSTS Softail Springer counters with its own power figure at 304 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer 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: