BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST vs Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 STstacks up against the Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Hooligan 541 STBig Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb
Model year20102009
Price$22,950$33,400
Engine1639 cc1639 cc
Torque149 Nm
Weight318 kg
Seat height20 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliperSingle disc. PM. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliperSingle disc. BBC-PM 4-piston caliper BrakeDrive system
Tires90/90-21 / 240/40-18 90/80-21 / 300/80-18

BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST vs Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST and the Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST brings its published horsepower, while the Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST 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: