BMC Choppers Bobber88 vs Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMC Choppers Bobber88stacks 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 Bobber88Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer
Model year20102006
Price$16,500$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-piston calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-piston calipersSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 / 130/90-16 MH90-21 / 200/55-R17

BMC Choppers Bobber88 vs Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Bobber88 and the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMC Choppers Bobber88 brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer counters with its own power figure at 304 kg. On price, the BMC Choppers Bobber88 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: