Headbanger Hollister vs BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHeadbanger HollisterBMC Choppers Hooligan 541
Model year20142011
Price$24,677$18,995
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Weight235 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Beringer 4-piston calipersSingle disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Beringer 4-piston calipersSingle disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliper
Tires150/80-16 / 200/60-16 90/90-21 / 200/50-18

Headbanger Hollister vs BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Headbanger Hollister and the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Headbanger Hollister brings its published horsepower in a 235 kg package, while the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 counters with its own power figure. On price, the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 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: