Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 11,75,000 and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is ₹ 11,75,000. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. 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 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.

Forty Eight vs Bonneville Speedmaster Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Forty Eight	Bonneville Speedmaster
Price	₹ 11,75,000	₹ 11,75,000
Capacity	1202 cc	1200 cc
Power	--	76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Harley-Davidson
Forty Eight

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 11,75,000
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Bonneville Speedmaster

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₹ 11,75,000
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Forty Eight
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	--	76.9 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque	96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,202	1,200
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	88.9	97.6
Stroke (mm)	96.8	80
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	10:01	10.0:1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.9	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	292	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	260	255
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calliper	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	130/90B16 73H	MT90B16
Rear Tyre Size	150/80B16 77H	150/80 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36
Front Suspension	Black, Laced Steel	Ø 47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Black, Laced Steel	Mono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	252	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,165	2,225
Overall Width (mm)	820	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	1,055
Wheelbase (mm)	1,495	1,500
Ground Clearance (mm)	110	--
Seat Height (mm)	710	705
Chassis Type	Mild Steel; Tubular Frame; Circular Sections	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Bulb and Reflector Type	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	55/60 W	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Type	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Classic look and feel
- Great bike to ride within the city
- Comparatively cheaper to its rivals
- Has good handling abilities
- The parallel-twin engine is smooth
- Plenty of chrome bits
Could be better
- Stiff seat is uncomfortable for long rides
- Small fuel tank
- Pillion seat needs to be purchased separately
- Has low ground clearance
- Could get slightly better fitment