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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Kawasaki Z900

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Kawasaki Z900? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Forty Eight and Z900. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Standard and Kawasaki Z900 Price starts at Rs.9.38 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro5. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is 2 cylinder, 1202 cc Engine can generate 66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Z900 is a 4 cylinder, 948 cc Engine can generate 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Forty Eight provides a mileage of 18 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Z900 has a mileage of 15.26 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Z900 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Forty Eight vs Z900

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Forty EightKawasaki Z900
PriceRs.N/ARs.9.38 Lakh
Engine Capacity1202 cc948 cc
Power66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl15.26 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Standard bike
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    N/A
    10.58 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.6
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    7.9 Litres
    17 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1202 cc
    948 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
    -
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    36 psi
    check
    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
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    40 psi
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36 psi
    42
    Rear Wheel Size
    16 inch
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    49 mm fork set free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand
    4minverteforwitreboundampinansprinpreloaadjustability/12mm
    Rear Suspension
    Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment
    Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm
    Front Tyre Size
    130/90 - B16
    120/70 - ZR17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    Dual Channel ABS
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/Unlimited kms
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    Trellis& high tensile steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    1202 cc
    948 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    -
    0.12 kwh
    Charging Time
    V-Twin
    -
    Fast Charging
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    -
    Top Speed
    177 kmph
    195 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    -
    73.4 mm x 56 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    V-Twin
    Four Cylinder

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    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)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Brake Assist
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2165 mm
    2070 mm
    Width
    835 mm
    825 mm
    Height
    1100 mm
    1080 mm
    Wheelbase
    1495 mm
    1455 mm
    Ground Clearance
    110 mm
    145 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    7.9 Litres
    17 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine Litres
    3.8 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    710 mm
    820 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    252 kg
    212 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    20
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Classic Look
    • Comfortable Seating Position
    • High Torque
    • Performace is awesome
    • Riding dynamics is very good.
    • Stunning looks
    Cons
    • Console design is outdated.
    • There could have been more features
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    Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Kawasaki Z900

    Safety

    Forty Eight comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Z900 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, 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 Kawasaki Z900, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Z900 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a 7.9 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. Kawasaki Z900 has 1080 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Kawasaki Z900 Owner Reviews

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      • 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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