Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson Nightster. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 13,51,149 and Harley-Davidson Nightster is ₹ 13,39,194. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours and Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 2 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson Nightster.

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Forty Eight	Nightster
Price	₹ 13,51,149	₹ 13,39,194
Capacity	1202 cc	975 cc
Power	65.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm	88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Forty Eight

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₹ 13,51,149

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Nightster

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₹ 13,39,194

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm	88.5 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Riding Range (km)	158	211
Top Speed (kmph)	177	180
Riding Modes	--	Sport, Road and Rain
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,202	975
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	20	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	88.9	97
Stroke (mm)	96.8	66
Valves Per Cylinder	2	--
Compression Ratio	10:01	12.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.9	11.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	1.8
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand	41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension	Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment	Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	--
Caliper - Front (Piston)	2	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	260	--
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	16	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	130/90 - B16	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - B16	150/80 - B16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	31
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	31
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	40

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA	12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Vivid Black	Vivid Black
	Billiard Teal	Billiard Gray
	Midnight Crimson

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

15 Ratings

4.7/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters

5.0

Visual Appeal

5.0

Visual Appeal

5.0

Reliability

5.0

Reliability

5.0

Service Experience

5.0

Service Experience

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The classics new

The bike here we are talking about is a Harley Davidson forty version with 1 version.

Little beast

A powerhouse with an aggressive driving stance. Doesn't feel like a cruiser, the mid-

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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	252	221
Seat Height (mm)	710	705
Ground Clearance (mm)	110	110
Overall Length (mm)	2,165	2,250
Overall Width (mm)	835	840
Overall Height (mm)	1,100	1,108
Wheelbase (mm)	1,495	1,545
Chassis Type	Mild Steel; Tubular Frame	Double-downtube Frame

Standard Warranty (year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	Unlimited

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	Halogen Bulb	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Cruise Control	--
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson Nightster