BMW G 310 GS vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW G 310 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special. The ex-showroom price of BMW G 310 GS is ₹ 3,29,996 and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is ₹ 10,98,000. BMW G 310 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 G 310 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special.

BMW G 310 GS vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	G 310 GS	Forty Eight Special
Price	₹ 3,29,996	₹ 10,98,000
Capacity	313 cc	1202 cc
Power	33.52 bhp @ 9250 rpm	--
Economy	27.5 kmpl	--

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G 310 GS

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₹ 3,29,996

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Harley-Davidson

Forty Eight Special

Standard

₹ 10,98,000

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G 310 GS

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Forty Eight Special

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	313	1,202
Max Power	33.52 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	--
Max Torque	28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	30	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	27.5	--
Riding Range (Km)	316	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	143	--
Riding Modes		--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	80	88.9
Stroke (mm)	62.1	96.8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	10.9 : 1	10:01
Ignition	CDI	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Water Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.5	7.9
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1	--
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside down fork , Ø 41 mm	Black, Laced Steel
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium dual swing arm	Black, Laced Steel
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	292
Caliper - Front	4 Piston	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	260
Caliper - Rear	1 Piston	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	16
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	16
Front Tyre Size	110/80 - R19	130/90B16 73H
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - R17	150/80B16 77H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	28	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	175	256
Seat Height (mm)	835	705
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	110
Overall Length (mm)	2,075	2,165
Overall Width (mm)	880	820
Overall Height (mm)	1,230	1,065
Wheelbase (mm)	1,420	1,495
Chassis Type	Tubular space frame	Mild Steel; Tubular Frame; Circular Sections

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) 3 --
Standard Warranty (Km) Unlimited --
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
0 Free Services NA

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed Indicator		--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty Indicator		--
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12 V / 8 Ah, Maintenance free	12V, 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 Control Not Available --
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric 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 Electric Throttle --

Colours

	Racing Red	Vivid Black
	Kalamata Dark Gold Metallic	Billiard Red
	Polar White/Racing blue metallic	Stone Washed White Pearl
	Cosmic Black 3

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

74 Ratings

5.0/5

4 Ratings

Most Helpful Review

Beautiful beast

1) The Buying Experience was hassle-free, my cousin has already owned 310gs since 202

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G 310 GS

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Forty Eight Special

BMW G 310 GS Comparison with Similar Bikes

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

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

Riding Modes Switch		--
Traction Control		--
Cruise Control	Not Available	--
Hazard Warning Switch		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

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

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

BMW G 310 GS vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special