Harley Davidson Forty-Eight vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Harley Davidson 1200 Custom Comparison

Updated: 17, Nov, 2021 06:59 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 13,49,000
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₹ 14,45,500
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₹ 10,89,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
252 kg339 kg268 kg
Ground Clearance
110 mm140 mm105 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 litres22 litres17 litres
Wheelbase
1495 mm1615 mm1530 mm
Overall Length
2165 mm2340 mm2225 mm
Overall Width
820 mm880 mmNA
Overall Height
1065 mm1120 mmNA
Seat Height
710 mm700 mm725 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
2.6 litres4.2 litres2.6 litres
Dry Weight
247 kg308 kg255 kg

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
NA
Security System
NA

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight mileage is 19.2 kmpl (company-claimed).20.46 kmpl (approx.)NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
1202 cc1699 cc1202 cc
Bore
88.9 mm107.1 mm88.9 mm
Stroke
96.8 mm94.3 mm96.8 mm
Compression Ratio
9:1NA10:01
Engine Torque Testing Method
EC 134/2014NAEC 134/2014
Engine Diagnostics Readout
NA
Number of Cylinders
222
Engine Details
1202cc, Air-Cooled, Evolution V-Twins Cylinder EngineLiquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval1202cc, Air-Cooled, Evolution V-Twin Engine
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm156 Nm @ 2950 rpm96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Number of Gears
565
Clutch
Multiplate WetWet, multi-plateNA
Cooling
Air CooledLiquid CoolingAir Cooled
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)NAElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Primary drive
Chain, 38/57 RatioNAChain, 38/57 Ratio
Gear Ratios
1st-9.004, 2nd-6.432, 3rd-4.783, 4th-3.965, 5th-3.4NA1st - 9.004, 2nd - 6.432, 3rd - 4.783, 4th - 3.965, 5th - 3.4
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantNABS6-Compliant
Maximum Power
66 HP @ 6000 rpm96.5 Bhp @ 5200 rpmNA

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Low Oil Pressure Light
NA
Low Fuel Warning Light
NA
ABS Light
NA
RPM/Gear Display
NA
LED Indicator Lights
NA
Low Battery Indicator
NA
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
AnalogueAnalogNA
Trip Meter
Dual TripmeterDigitalDual Tripmeter
Speedometer
Handlebar-Mounted Electronic SpeedometerAnalogHandlebar-Mounted Electronic Speedometer
Odometer
AnalogueNAAnalogue
Clock
DigitalDigitalDigital

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)NA2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
Key Features
Some of the key Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight features include - Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminium Wheels, Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), Black, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual Mufflers, Handlebar-Mounted Electronic Speedometer with Odometer, ABS, Time-of-day Clock, Dual Tripmeter, Low Fuel Warning Light, Low Oil Pressure Light, Engine Diagnostics Readout, LED Indicator Lights.Twin Headlights, High Torque, Low Seat Height, Thick Forks, ABSElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), Chrome, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual Mufflers, Black Steel Laced Wheels, Engine Diagnostics Readout, Dual Tripmeter, Security System, ABS, Handlebar-Mounted Electronic Speedometer with Odometer
Similar Bikes
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Harley Davidson Street Bob, Indian Scout, Triumph Bonneville BobberNANA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Voltage
12VNANA
Capacity
12 AhNANA
Turn Signal Light (Front)
NA
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
NA
Head Light
Quartz Halogen, 55-Watt Low Beam, 60-Watt HighNAHalogen
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeNA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Front Brake
292mm Disc (2-Piston Caliper)Twin 310mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers292mm Disc (2-Piston Callipers)
Rear Brake
260mm Disc (2-piston Caliper)Single 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper292mm Disc (2-Piston Callipers)
Wheel Type
Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined HighlightsNABlack Steel Laced
Front Tyre
130/90-B16 73H120/70 R19130/90-B16 73H
Rear Tyre
150/80-B16 77H200/50 R17150/80-B16 77H
Front Wheel
16-inchCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5"16-inch
Rear Wheel
16-inchCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6"16-inch

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Frame (Chassis)
Mild Steel Tubular FrameTubular Steel, twin spineNA
Exhaust/Muffler
Black, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual MufflersNAChrome, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual Mufflers
Front Suspension
49mm Telescopic ForksShowa 47mm forks with black lowersDual-Piston Front Caliper
Rear Suspension
Twin ShocksShowa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preloadDual-Piston Rear Caliper

Miscellaneous Information

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
27 DegreeNA26.2 degree
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
27 DegreeNA28.3 degree
Rake
30.2 degree32º30 degree
Trail
135 mm151 mm107 mm

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserCruiserCruiser
Bike Variant
Harley-Davidson Forty-EightTriumph Thunderbird StormHarley-Davidson 1200 Custom
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Latest Price in India
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight price was Rs 13.49 lakh before being discontinued.Triumph Thunderbird Storm was priced at INR 14.46 lakh in India (ex-showroom).Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom price was INR 10.89 lakh before being discontinued.
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol
Colour Options
Vivid Black, Reef Blue, White Sand PearlJet Black, Matt GraphiteMidnight Blue, River Rock Gray, River Rock Gray/Vivid Black, Billiard Red/Vivid Black

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