BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 vs Harley-Davidson FLSTI Heritage Softail (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBMC Choppers Hooligan 541Harley-Davidson FLSTI Heritage Softail
Model year20112006
Price$18,995$15,495
Engine1442 cc1442 cc
Torque115 Nm
Weight305 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 200/50-18 MT90-B16 / 150/80-B16

BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 vs Harley-Davidson FLSTI Heritage Softail — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMC Choppers Hooligan 541 and the Harley-Davidson FLSTI Heritage Softail 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 FLSTI Heritage Softail counters with its own power figure at 305 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTI Heritage Softail 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: