BMC Choppers Hooligan 541ST - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
The 2009 BMC Choppers Hooligan 541ST is a custom cruiser built for riders seeking authentic chopper styling with genuine performance. Powered by a 1638cc V-twin engine with classic carburetor fueling, it delivers traditional cruising character with aggressive aesthetics. The wide-stance geometry and belt drive define its raw, uncompromising custom appeal.
2009
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | BMC Choppers Hooligan 541ST |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 1638.81 ccm (100.00 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Exhaust system | Kerker 2 into 1 |
| Rear brakes diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/40-18 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 90/90-21 |
| Front suspension | 41 mm wide glide fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 34.0° |
| Frame type | BMC wide drive |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Multiple colors with flames |
| Fuel capacity | 12.86 litres (3.40 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
5.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track10%
City40%
Cornering25%
Daily Riding35%
Touring25%
Passenger20%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This chopper-style custom cruiser suits riders who already have experience with heavy, long, low-slung bikes with a stretched-out riding position and slow-speed handling quirks. |
| Purpose | Built as a boutique custom chopper, it's meant for cruising, showing off at bike nights, and short scenic rides rather than any performance or utility riding. |
| Rider Fit | The stretched wheelbase, wide 34-degree rake, and forward-mounted controls demand long arms and legs and make tight, technical maneuvers physically awkward. |
| Character | It has a raw, rumbling, unapologetically old-school hot-rod attitude built around big V-twin torque, loud pipes, and bold flame paint rather than refinement or numbers. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the bike for riders wanting sharp cornering ability, off-road capability, comfortable two-up touring, or modern electronic rider aids. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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