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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Kawasaki Versys 1000? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Forty Eight and Versys 1000. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Price starts at Rs.10.07 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and Kawasaki Versys 1000 Price starts at Rs.12.31 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is N/A cylinder, N/A cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a 4 cylinder, 1043 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of range, Forty Eight provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Versys 1000 has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Versys 1000 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Forty Eight vs Versys 1000

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Forty EightKawasaki Versys 1000
PriceRs.10.07 LakhRs.12.31 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1043 cc
PowerN/A118.27 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge18 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Standard bike
Standard
10.07 Lakh
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STD
12.31 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Forty Eight specificationsVersys 1000 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
11.66 Lakh
14.01 Lakh
User Rating
4.1
4.5
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
21 Litres
Engine Displacement
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1043 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Forty Eight Brakes, Suspension & TyresVersys 1000 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
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17
Wheel Type
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Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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1
Front Wheel Size
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17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
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1
Calliper Type
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Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
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Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
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ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability / 150 mm
Rear Suspension
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Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability / 152 mm
Front Tyre Size
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120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
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180/55 - ZR17
Front Type
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Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
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250 mm
Rear Type
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Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

Forty Eight InstrumentationVersys 1000 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
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1
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Analogue
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital

Body & Suspension

Forty Eight Body & SuspensionVersys 1000 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
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Twin-tube, aluminium

Engine & Transmission

Forty Eight Engine & TransmissionVersys 1000 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
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1043 cc
Engine Type
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Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
No. of Cylinders
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4
No. of valves per cylinder
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4
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Battery Capacity
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0.0898 kwh
Top Speed
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240 kmph
Max Torque
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102 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Max Power
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118.27 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Fuelling
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Fuel Injection
Cooling type
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Liquid Cooled
Configuration
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in-line
Charging Socket
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No
Bore x Stroke
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77.0 x 56.0 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
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18 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Forty Eight Comfort & ConvenienceVersys 1000 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
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Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
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
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
checkYes
Engine Kill Switch
-
checkYes
Console Type
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Semi-Digital
Seat Style
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Split
Side Stand Indicator
-
checkYes
Start Type
-
Electric Start

Safety

Forty Eight SafetyVersys 1000 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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Electronic
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
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Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
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No
Slipper Clutch
-
checkYes
Traction Control System
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Forty Eight Dimensions & CapacityVersys 1000 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
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2270 mm
Width
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895 mm
Height
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1400 mm
Wheelbase
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1520 mm
Ground Clearance
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150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
21 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.2 Litres
Body Type
-
Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight
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255 kg
Seat Height
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820 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Forty Eight Entertainment & CommunicationVersys 1000 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
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checkYes

Pros & Cons

Forty Eight Pros & ConsVersys 1000 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Classic Look
  • Comfortable Seating Position
  • High Torque
  • Amazing handling capabilities
  • Long suspension travel
  • Powerful engine
Cons
  • High seat height
  • Not suitable for short riders
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Kawasaki Versys 1000 Owner Reviews

  • Forty Eight Review
  • Versys 1000 Review
    • 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
    • Sg
      Sarthak ghuge
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Versys 1000
      5.0
      My dream is to drive this bike.
      Like
    • SM
      Shashank Mehta
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Versys 1000
      3.8
      One thing is challenging for meis the seat heights as it is quite high.
      Likes (1)
    • VG
      Varun Gupta
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Versys 1000
      4.2
      This comes with a monster engine of 1000cc and has good seating comfort .
      Like
    • EC
      Emerson Cruz
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Versys 1000
      4.2
      The only thing I feel is the weight of the bike is huge heavy.
      Like
    • FM
      Faeem Malik
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Versys 1000
      4.6
      This comes with a 1000cc engine is smooth, refined and powerful and gives Excellent seating comfort.
      Likes (1)
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    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Kawasaki Versys 1000 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 Kawasaki Versys 1000?
    The on-road price of Kawasaki Versys 1000 is Rs. 14.01 Lakh in New Delhi.