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    BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special

    BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ 20,55,000 and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is ₹ 10,98,000. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special 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 BMW R 1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special.

    BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsR 1250 GSForty Eight Special
    Price₹ 20,55,000₹ 10,98,000
    Capacity1254 cc1202 cc
    पावर134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm --
    Economy----
    BMW R 1250 GS

    BMW

    R 1250 GS

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    ₹ 20,55,000
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    VS
    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special

    Harley-Davidson

    Forty Eight Special

    Standard
    ₹ 10,98,000
    Last Recorded Price
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    R 1250 GS
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,2541,202
              Max Power134.1 bhp @ 7,750 rpm--
              Max Torque143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		21--
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		420--
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		200--
              Riding ModesEco, Rain and Road--
              Transmission6 Speed Manual5 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Shaft DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 5 Up--
              Cylinders
              		22
              Bore (mm)
              		102.588.9
              Stroke (mm)
              		7696.8
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		42
              Compression Ratio
              		12.5 : 110:01
              Ignition
              		CDI--
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		11
              Cooling System
              		Air/Liquid CooledAir Cooled
              Clutch
              		Wet Multiplate--
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection--
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		207.9
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		4--
              Emission Standard
              		BS6 Phase 2BS6
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strutBlack, Laced Steel
              Rear Suspension
              		Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverBlack, Laced Steel
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		305292
              Caliper - Front4 Piston--
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		276260
              Caliper - Rear2 Piston--
              Wheel Type
              		AlloyAlloy
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1916
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1716
              Front Tyre Size
              		120/70 - R19130/90B16 73H
              Rear Tyre Size
              		170/60 - R17150/80B16 77H
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)36--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)42--
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)36--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)42--

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		249256
              Seat Height (mm)
              		850705
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		--110
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,2072,165
              Overall Width (mm)
              		953820
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,4301,065
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,5141,495
              Chassis Type
              		Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineMild Steel; Tubular Frame; Circular Sections

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)3--
              Standard Warranty (Km)Unlimited--

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		0 Free ServicesNA

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument ConsoleDigital--
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA UpdatesNot Available--
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		DigitalAnalogue
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		DigitalDigital
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box
              Under Seat Storage

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity

            • Light System

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

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              USB Charging Port

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch--
              Traction Control--
              Cruise ControlAvailable--
              Hazard Warning Switch--
              Start Type
              		Electric StartElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

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

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            5.0/5

            7 Ratings

            5.0/5

            4 Ratings

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            FAQs about R 1250 GS & Forty Eight Special

            Q: Which bike is better BMW R 1250 GS or Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special?
            According to our average user rating, BMW R 1250 GS has a score of 5.0/5 while Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is rated 5.0/5.
            Q: Which bike among BMW R 1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is cheaper?
            Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier BMW R 1250 GS or Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special?
            Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is heavier (256 kg) than BMW R 1250 GS (249 kg).

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