Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Triumph Speed Twin?

According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a score of 5.0/5 while Triumph Speed Twin is rated 5.0/5.

Which bike among Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Triumph Speed Twin is cheaper?

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Triumph Speed Twin?

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is heavier (252 kg) than Triumph Speed Twin (216 kg).

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Triumph Speed Twin

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Triumph Speed Twin. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 11,13,179 and Triumph Speed Twin is ₹ 11,21,375. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Triumph Speed Twin 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 Speed Twin.

Forty Eight vs Speed Twin Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Forty Eight	Speed Twin
Price	₹ 11,13,179	₹ 11,21,375
Capacity	1202 cc	1200 cc
Power	65.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm	98.6 bhp @ 7250 rpm
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Forty Eight

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₹ 11,13,179

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Speed Twin

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₹ 11,21,375

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm	98.6 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Max Torque	96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	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	12.1:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.9	14.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.5	2.2
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	158	284
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	20	19.6
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) These are estimated figures	177	200

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)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	260	220
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Front Tyre Size	130/90 - B16	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - B16	160/60 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	42
Front Suspension	49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand	Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension	Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment	Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	252	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,165	2,099
Overall Width (mm)	835	778
Overall Height (mm)	1,100	1,097
Wheelbase (mm)	1,495	1,413
Ground Clearance (mm)	110	130
Seat Height (mm)	710	809
Chassis Type	Mild Steel; Tubular Frame	Tubular steel, with steel cradles

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
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	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	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	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA	12 Volt, 8.6 Ah
Headlight Type	Bulb and Reflector Type	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Type	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	Engine Embellishers, Radiator and Sump guard, Heated Grips

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Classic look and feel
- Great bike to ride within the city
- Comparatively cheaper to its rivals
- Sports a powerful engine
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Good quality components
Could be better
- Stiff seat is uncomfortable for long rides
- Small fuel tank
- Pillion seat needs to be purchased separately
- Tends to heat up in the city
- Can do with better service network

Colors


Available Colours	Vivid Black Billiard Teal Midnight Crimson	Jet Black Red Hopper Matt Storm Grey

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(7 ratings) 2 reviews	5.0(2 ratings) 1 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	5.0
Reliability	4.6	5.0
Performance	4.8	5.0
Service Experience	4.8	5.0
Maintenance cost	4.2	4.0
Extra Features	4.2	5.0

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

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It was a unique design and performance, the ride was very comfortable and smooth. thi

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FAQs About Forty Eight & Speed Twin

Q: Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Triumph Speed Twin?

A: According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a score of 5.0/5 while Triumph Speed Twin is rated 5.0/5.
Q: Which bike among Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Triumph Speed Twin is cheaper?

A: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Triumph Speed Twin?

A: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is heavier (252 kg) than Triumph Speed Twin (216 kg).