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    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000

    BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 13,51,149 and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is ₹ 14,16,691. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is available in 2 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 Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Suzuki V-Strom 1000.

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsForty EightV-Strom 1000
    Price₹ 13,51,149₹ 14,16,691
    Capacity1202 cc1037 cc
    Power65.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm 99 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    Economy----
    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight

    Harley-Davidson

    Forty Eight

    Standard
    ₹ 13,51,149
    Last Recorded Price
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    Suzuki V-Strom 1000

    Suzuki

    V-Strom 1000

    Standard
    ₹ 14,16,691
    Last Recorded Price
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,2021,037
              Max Power65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm99 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
              Max Torque96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm103 Nm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		2015
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		158300
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		177--
              Riding Modes----
              Transmission5 Speed Manual6 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Chain DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 4 Up--
              Cylinders
              		22
              Bore (mm)
              		88.9100
              Stroke (mm)
              		96.866
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		2--
              Compression Ratio
              		10:01--
              Ignition
              		CDI--
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		2--
              Cooling System
              		Air CooledLiquid Cooled
              Clutch
              		----
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection--
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		7.920
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		2.5--
              Emission Standard
              		BS6BS4
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left handInvetered telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
              Rear Suspension
              		Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustmentLink type, coil spring, oil damped
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		300310
              Caliper - Front2 Piston--
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		260310
              Caliper - Rear2 Piston--
              Wheel Type
              		AlloyAlloy
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1619
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1617
              Front Tyre Size
              		130/90 - B16110/80R19M/C 59V
              Rear Tyre Size
              		150/80 - B16150/70R17M/C 69V
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)36--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)40--
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)36--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)40--

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		252228
              Seat Height (mm)
              		710850
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		110165
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,1652,285
              Overall Width (mm)
              		835865
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,1001,410
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,4951,555
              Chassis Type
              		Mild Steel; Tubular FrameAluminium, Twin-Spar Frame

            • Manufacturer Warranty

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

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		----
              Instrument Console----
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator----
              Average Speed Indicator----
              OTA Updates----
              Call/SMS Alerts----
              Geo Fencing
              		----
              Distance to Empty Indicator----
              Tachometer
              		AnalogueAnalogue
              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
              		12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCAMaintenance Free

            • 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
              		Halogen Bulb--
              Brake/Tail Light
              		LED--
              Turn Signal
              		LED--
              Pass Light

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              		--
              USB Charging Port
              		--

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch----
              Traction Control----
              Cruise Control----
              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

            4.6/5

            11 Ratings

            4.8/5

            4 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            4.6Visual Appeal

            3.0Visual Appeal

            4.6Reliability

            5.0Reliability

            4.8Performance

            5.0Performance

            4.8Service Experience

            5.0Service Experience

            Most Helpful Review

            Road beast

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

            Review

            Good bike but is the very heavy bike and v-strom look is very nice and my bike color

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            FAQs about Forty Eight & V-Strom 1000

            Q: Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Suzuki V-Strom 1000?
            According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has a score of 4.8/5 while Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is rated 4.6/5.
            Q: Which bike among Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is cheaper?
            Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Suzuki V-Strom 1000?
            Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is heavier (252 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (228 kg).

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