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    BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight

    BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ 20,55,000 and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 13,51,149. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 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.

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

    Key HighlightsR 1250 GSForty Eight
    Price₹ 20,55,000₹ 13,51,149
    Capacity1254 cc1202 cc
    Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm 65.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Economy----
    BMW R 1250 GS

    BMW

    R 1250 GS

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

    Harley-Davidson

    Forty Eight

    Standard
    ₹ 13,51,149
    Last Recorded Price
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,2541,202
              Max Power134.1 bhp @ 7,750 rpm65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
              Max Torque143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		2120
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		420158
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		200177
              Riding ModesEco, Rain and Road--
              Transmission6 Speed Manual5 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Shaft DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 5 Up1 Down 4 Up
              Cylinders
              		22
              Bore (mm)
              		102.588.9
              Stroke (mm)
              		7696.8
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		42
              Compression Ratio
              		12.5 : 110:01
              Ignition
              		CDICDI
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		12
              Cooling System
              		Air/Liquid CooledAir Cooled
              Clutch
              		Wet Multiplate--
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel InjectionFuel Injection
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		207.9
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		42.5
              Emission Standard
              		BS6 Phase 2BS6
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand
              Rear Suspension
              		Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverVariable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		305300
              Caliper - Front4 Piston2 Piston
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		276260
              Caliper - Rear2 Piston2 Piston
              Wheel Type
              		AlloyAlloy
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1916
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1716
              Front Tyre Size
              		120/70 - R19130/90 - B16
              Rear Tyre Size
              		170/60 - R17150/80 - B16
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)3636
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)4240
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)3636
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)4240

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		249252
              Seat Height (mm)
              		850710
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		--110
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,2072,165
              Overall Width (mm)
              		953835
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,4301,100
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,5141,495
              Chassis Type
              		Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineMild Steel; Tubular Frame

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)32
              Standard Warranty (Km)UnlimitedUnlimited

            • 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
              		LEDHalogen Bulb
              Brake/Tail Light
              		LEDLED
              Turn Signal
              		LEDLED
              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

            8 Ratings

            4.6/5

            11 Ratings

            Most Helpful Review

            Road beast

            To be honest it was my best decision to buy this bike. Like it’s an absolute beast. I

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            FAQs about R 1250 GS & Forty Eight

            Q: Which bike is better BMW R 1250 GS or Harley-Davidson Forty Eight?
            According to our average user rating, BMW R 1250 GS has a score of 5.0/5 while Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is rated 4.6/5.
            Q: Which bike among BMW R 1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is cheaper?
            Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier BMW R 1250 GS or Harley-Davidson Forty Eight?
            Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is heavier (252 kg) than BMW R 1250 GS (249 kg).

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