Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 11:00 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 13,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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₹ 7,10,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
252 kg235 kg
Ground Clearance
110 mm130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 litres14 litres
Wheelbase
1495 mm1575 mm
Overall Length
2165 mm2310 mm
Overall Width
820 mm855 mm
Overall Height
1065 mm1090 mm
Seat Height
710 mm705 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
2.6 litresNA
Dry Weight
247 kgNA

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 cc649 cc
Bore
88.9 mm83 mm
Stroke
96.8 mm60 mm
Compression Ratio
9:110.8:1
Engine Torque Testing Method
EC 134/2014NA
Engine Diagnostics Readout
NA
Number of Cylinders
22
Engine Details
1202cc, Air-Cooled, Evolution V-Twins Cylinder Engine649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Number of Gears
56
Clutch
Multiplate WetNA
Cooling
Air CooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles
Primary drive
Chain, 38/57 RatioNA
Gear Ratios
1st-9.004, 2nd-6.432, 3rd-4.783, 4th-3.965, 5th-3.4NA
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantBS6-Compliant
Maximum Power
66 HP @ 6000 rpm61 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
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Trip Meter
Dual TripmeterDigital
Speedometer
Handlebar-Mounted Electronic SpeedometerDigital
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
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
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Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Harley Davidson Street Bob, Indian Scout, Triumph Bonneville BobberHarley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Voltage
12V12V
Capacity
12 Ah8.6Ah
Turn Signal Light (Front)
LED
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
LED
Head Light
Quartz Halogen, 55-Watt Low Beam, 60-Watt HighLED
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance 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 HighlightsAlloy Wheels
Front Tyre
130/90-B16 73H120/70-R18 M/C (59H)
Rear Tyre
150/80-B16 77H160/60-R17 M/C (69H)
Front Wheel
16-inch18-inch
Rear Wheel
16-inch17-inch

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Frame (Chassis)
Mild Steel Tubular FramePerimeter, High-Tensile Steel
Exhaust/Muffler
Black, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual MufflersNA
Front Suspension
49mm Telescopic Forks41mm Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin ShocksOffset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload

Miscellaneous Information

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
27 DegreeNA
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
27 DegreeNA
Rake
30.2 degree31°
Trail
135 mm120 mm

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserCruiser
Bike Variant
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model)
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedAvailable
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
PetrolPetrol
Colour Options
Vivid Black, Reef Blue, White Sand PearlMetallic Flat Raw Graystone

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