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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or BMW F 850 GS Adventure? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Forty Eight and F 850 GS Adventure. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Price starts at Rs.10.07 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and BMW F 850 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.13.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is N/A cylinder, N/A cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW F 850 GS Adventure is a 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of range, Forty Eight provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and F 850 GS Adventure has a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Forty Eight vs F 850 GS Adventure

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Forty EightBMW F 850 GS Adventure
PriceRs.10.07 LakhRs.13.75 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A853 cc
PowerN/A93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge24.4 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Standard bike
Standard
Rs. 10.07 Lakh
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BMW F 850 GS Adventure Pro bike
Pro
Rs. 13.75 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Forty Eight specificationsF 850 GS Adventure specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
11.66 Lakh
15.73 Lakh
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
15 Litres
Engine Displacement
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853 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Forty Eight Brakes, Suspension & TyresF 850 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
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17
Wheel Type
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Spoke
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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1
Front Wheel Size
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21
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
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1
Calliper Type
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Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
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Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
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Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension
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Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut,
Front Tyre Size
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90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size
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150/70 - R17
Front Type
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Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
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265 mm
Rear Type
-
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

Forty Eight InstrumentationF 850 GS Adventure Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
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1
Tachometer
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Digital
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital

Body & Suspension

Forty Eight Body & SuspensionF 850 GS Adventure Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
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Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

Engine & Transmission

Forty Eight Engine & TransmissionF 850 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
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853 cc
No. of Cylinders
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2
No. of valves per cylinder
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4
Transmission Type
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Manual
Battery Type
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Maintenance Free
Range
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360 km/charge
Top Speed
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197 kmph
Max Torque
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92 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Max Power
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93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Cooling type
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Liquid-cooled
Bore x Stroke
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84 mm x 77 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
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24.4 kmpl
Number of Gears
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6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Forty Eight Comfort & ConvenienceF 850 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
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Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro
Low Battery Indicator
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1
Average Speed Indicator
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1
Pillion Footrest
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1
Under Seat Storage
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No
Console Type
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Digital
Seat Style
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Single
Start Type
-
Electric Start

Safety

Forty Eight SafetyF 850 GS Adventure Safety
Radial Tyres
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1
Hazard Warning Switch
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1
Hazard Warning Indicator
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1
Brake Assist
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Disc
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
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Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
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Wet& Multiple-Disc

Dimensions & Capacity

Forty Eight Dimensions & CapacityF 850 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity
Length
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2300 mm
Width
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922 mm
Height
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1437 mm
Wheelbase
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1593 mm
Ground Clearance
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250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
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3 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight
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248 kg
Seat Height
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860 mm

Pros & Cons

Forty Eight Pros & ConsF 850 GS Adventure Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Classic Look
  • Comfortable Seating Position
  • High Torque
Cons
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and BMW F 850 GS Adventure Owner Reviews

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    • PS
      Praveen Singh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Forty Eight
      3.5
      Seating position not good but great road presence
      Likes (1)
    • DR
      Dr Ram Janam
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Forty Eight
      3.8
      This bike recieved mechanical upgrades to comply with the newest emission norms. The updated, 1,202cc, V-twin cylinder.
      Like
    • U
      Udaibhan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW F 850 GS Adventure
      4.0
      Fantastic bike for all purposes & looks good
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    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and BMW F 850 GS Adventure FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight?
    The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is Rs. 11.66 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW F 850 GS Adventure?
    The on-road price of BMW F 850 GS Adventure is Rs. 15.73 Lakh in New Delhi.