Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson Roadster

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson Roadster. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 13,51,149 and Harley-Davidson Roadster is ₹ 11,08,945. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours and Harley-Davidson Roadster is available in 3 colours. 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 Roadster.

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

Key Highlights	Forty Eight	Roadster
Price	₹ 13,51,149	₹ 11,08,945
Capacity	1202 cc	1202 cc
Power	65.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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Forty Eight

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₹ 13,51,149

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Roadster

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₹ 11,08,945

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm	--
Max Torque	96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	98 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
Riding Range (km)	158	--
Top Speed (kmph)	177	--
Riding Modes	--	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,202	1,202
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	20	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	--
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	88.9	88.9
Stroke (mm)	96.8	96.8
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10:01	10.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	--	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.9	12.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	--
Emission Standard	BS6	BS4

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand	43 mm inverted forks
Rear Suspension	Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment	Variable rate spring over 36 mm piston
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	2	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	260	260
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	16	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	18
Front Tyre Size	130/90 - B16	120/70R19 M/C 60V
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - B16	150/70R18 M/C 70V
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--	--
Instrument Console	--	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--	--
Average Speed	--	--
OTA Updates	--	--
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	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator	--	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--	--
Battery	12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA	Maintenance Free

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

Colours

	Vivid Black	Vivid Black
	Billiard Teal	Wicked Red
	Midnight Crimson	Billiard White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

15 Ratings

4.9/5

29 Ratings

Rating Parameters

5.0

Visual Appeal

4.5

Visual Appeal

5.0

Reliability

4.6

Reliability

5.0

Performance

4.7

Performance

5.0

Service Experience

4.4

Service Experience

4.0

Maintenance cost

3.8

Maintenance cost

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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	252	259
Seat Height (mm)	710	785
Ground Clearance (mm)	110	150
Overall Length (mm)	2,165	2,185
Overall Width (mm)	835	841
Overall Height (mm)	1,100	1,082
Wheelbase (mm)	1,495	1,505
Chassis Type	Mild Steel; Tubular Frame	Tubular

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

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	Halogen Bulb	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	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		Stepped 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 Roadster