Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison
Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 05:30 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 13,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,10,000
* Delhi. May vary.
POPULARITY
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 252 kg | 235 kg | ||
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 110 mm | 130 mm | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 7.9 litres | 14 litres | ||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1495 mm | 1575 mm | ||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2165 mm | 2310 mm | ||
| Overall Width | |||
| 820 mm | 855 mm | ||
| Overall Height | |||
| 1065 mm | 1090 mm | ||
| Seat Height | |||
| 710 mm | 705 mm | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 2.6 litres | NA | ||
| Dry Weight | |||
| 247 kg | NA | ||
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Security System | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight mileage is 19.2 kmpl (company-claimed). | Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate). | ||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1202 cc | 649 cc | ||
| Bore | |||
| 88.9 mm | 83 mm | ||
| Stroke | |||
| 96.8 mm | 60 mm | ||
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 9:1 | 10.8:1 | ||
| Engine Torque Testing Method | |||
| EC 134/2014 | NA | ||
| Engine Diagnostics Readout | |||
| NA | |||
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | ||
| Engine Details | |||
| 1202cc, Air-Cooled, Evolution V-Twins Cylinder Engine | 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin | ||
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm | ||
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 6 | ||
| Clutch | |||
| Multiplate Wet | NA | ||
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles | ||
| Primary drive | |||
| Chain, 38/57 Ratio | NA | ||
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st-9.004, 2nd-6.432, 3rd-4.783, 4th-3.965, 5th-3.4 | NA | ||
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | ||
| Maximum Power | |||
| 66 HP @ 6000 rpm | 61 HP @ 7500 rpm | ||
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Oil Pressure Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| RPM/Gear Display | |||
| NA | |||
| LED Indicator Lights | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Dual Tripmeter | Digital | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Handlebar-Mounted Electronic Speedometer | Digital | ||
| Odometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | ||
| Clock | |||
| Digital | |||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-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. | Modern Urban Styling, Large Disc Brakes, Slim Backbone-Style Rear Frame, Easy-to-Read Instrumentation, Relaxed Foot-Forward Riding Position, Long Wheelbase, Gear Indicator | ||
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Harley Davidson Street Bob, Indian Scout, Triumph Bonneville Bobber | Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C | ||
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | ||
| Capacity | |||
| 12 Ah | 8.6Ah | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | |||
| Head Light | |||
| Quartz Halogen, 55-Watt Low Beam, 60-Watt High | LED | ||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | ||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 292mm Disc (2-Piston Caliper) | Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston | ||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 260mm Disc (2-piston Caliper) | Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston | ||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 130/90-B16 73H | 120/70-R18 M/C (59H) | ||
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 150/80-B16 77H | 160/60-R17 M/C (69H) | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 16-inch | 18-inch | ||
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 16-inch | 17-inch | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Mild Steel Tubular Frame | Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel | ||
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Black, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual Mufflers | NA | ||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 49mm Telescopic Forks | 41mm Telescopic Forks | ||
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Twin Shocks | Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload | ||
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 27 Degree | NA | ||
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 27 Degree | NA | ||
| Rake | |||
| 30.2 degree | 31° | ||
| Trail | |||
| 135 mm | 120 mm | ||
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | ||
| Bike Variant | |||
| Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model) | ||
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Available | ||
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight price was Rs 13.49 lakh before being discontinued. | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom). | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Colour Options | |||
| Vivid Black, Reef Blue, White Sand Pearl | Metallic Flat Raw Graystone | ||
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