BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541stacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Hooligan 541Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Model year20112006
Price$18,995$19,795
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque117 Nm
Weight357 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliperDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 200/50-18

BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide counters with its own power figure at 357 kg. 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: