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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Forty Eight and Sportster S. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Standard and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is 2 cylinder, 1202 cc Engine can generate 66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Forty Eight provides a mileage of 18 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Forty Eight vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Forty EightHarley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.N/ARs.16.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1202 cc1252 cc
Power66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl20 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Standard bike
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
N/A
18.86 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.6
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
1202 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
36 psi
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36 psi
36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
36
Front Wheel Size
16 inch
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
40 psi
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
40 psi
42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
42
Rear Wheel Size
16 inch
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
49 mm fork set free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand
4minverteforwitcompression
Rear Suspension
Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment
Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
130/90 - B16
160/70 - R17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
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Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
7.9
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Gear Indicator
110
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
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LED headlight
Dual Channel ABS
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited kms
2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Mild Steel Tubular Frame
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1202 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.144 kwh
Charging Time
V-Twin
-
Fast Charging
Mild Steel Tubular Frame
-
Top Speed
177 kmph
194 kmph
Bore x Stroke
-
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
V-Twin
Twin Cylinder

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
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Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
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Riding Modes
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Air Cooled
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
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Hazard Warning Indicator
-
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Radial Tyres
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Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Brake Assist
-
Power Modes
-
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2165 mm
2270 mm
Width
835 mm
843 mm
Height
1100 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1495 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine Litres
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
710 mm
765 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
252 kg
225 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
20
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Classic Look
  • Comfortable Seating Position
  • High Torque
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Safety

Forty Eight comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Sportster S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator and Harley-Davidson Sportster S, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a 7.9 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

  • Forty Eight Review
  • Sportster S Review
    • PS
      Praveen Singh
      2 Year ago
      3.5
      Seating position not good but great road presence
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    • DR
      Dr Ram Janam
      3 Year ago
      3.8
      This bike recieved mechanical upgrades to comply with the newest emission norms. The updated, 1,202cc, V-twin cylinder.
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