BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST vs Swift ESF Punisher (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Hooligan 541 STSwift ESF Punisher
Model year20102010
Price$22,950
Engine1639 cc1639 cc
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliperSingle disc. Performance Machine
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliperSingle disc. Performance Machine
Tires90/90-21 / 240/40-18 120/70-21 / 300/35-VR18

BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST vs Swift ESF Punisher — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST and the Swift ESF Punisher usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 ST brings its published horsepower, while the Swift ESF Punisher counters with its own power figure.

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: