Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs BMW R nineT Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 07:51 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

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

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₹ 19,00,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
252 kg221 kg
Ground Clearance
110 mm177.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 litres18 litres
Wheelbase
1495 mm1487 mm
Overall Length
2165 mm2105 mm
Overall Width
820 mm865 mm
Overall Height
1065 mm1240 mm
Seat Height
710 mm805 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).BMW R nineT mileage is 19.60 kmpl (approximate).

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
1202 cc1170 cc
Bore
88.9 mm101 mm
Stroke
96.8 mm73 mm
Compression Ratio
9:112.0:1
Engine Torque Testing Method
EC 134/2014NA
Engine Diagnostics Readout
NA
Number of Cylinders
22
Engine Details
1202cc, Air-Cooled, Evolution V-Twins Cylinder Engine1170cc, Air/Oil-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Camshafts and Four Radially Arranged Valves Per Cylinder as well as Central Counterbalance Shaft
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm116 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Number of Gears
56
Clutch
Multiplate WetSingle Dry Plate Clutch, Hydraulically Operated
Cooling
Air CooledAir/Oil-Cooled
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
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 rpm109 HP @ 7250 rpm

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
AnalogueAnalogue
Trip Meter
Dual TripmeterDigital
Speedometer
Handlebar-Mounted Electronic SpeedometerAnalogue
Odometer
AnalogueNA
Clock
DigitalNA

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.Classic Dual Round Instrument Console, Standard Dual-Flow Exhaust System, LED Headlights with Daytime Riding Light, Modern LED Flashing Turn Indicators, Spoked Wheels with Mudguard Holder, Road & Rain Riding Modes.
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BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Voltage
12V12V
Capacity
12 Ah12Ah
Turn Signal Light (Front)
LED
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
LED
Head Light
Quartz Halogen, 55-Watt Low Beam, 60-Watt HighLED with DRL
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance-Free

BRAKES AND TYRES

Front Brake
292mm Disc (2-Piston Caliper)320mm Dual Discs
Rear Brake
260mm Disc (2-piston Caliper)265mm Single Disc
Wheel Type
Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined HighlightsSpoke Wheels
Front Tyre
130/90-B16 73H120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
150/80-B16 77H180/55-ZR17
Front Wheel
16-inch3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel
16-inch5.50 x 17"

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Frame (Chassis)
Mild Steel Tubular FrameFour-Part Frame Concept with Front Frame and Three-Part Rear Frame, Load-Bearing Engine-Gearbox Unit, Rear-Seat Frame Removeable for One-Up Riding
Exhaust/Muffler
Black, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual MufflersStandard Dual-Flow Exhaust System
Front Suspension
49mm Telescopic Forks46mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin ShocksCast Aluminium Single Swinging Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, Central Spring Strut, Spring Preload Fully Adjustable by Handwheel, Adjustable Rebound-Stage Damping

Miscellaneous Information

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
27 DegreeNA
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
27 DegreeNA
Rake
30.2 degreeNA
Trail
135 mmNA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
CruiserNaked
Bike Variant
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight2024 BMW R nineT
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedAvailable
Latest Price in India
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight price was Rs 13.49 lakh before being discontinued.2024 BMW R nineT price is Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom).
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Colour Options
Vivid Black, Reef Blue, White Sand PearlBlack Storm Metallic, Option 719 Aluminium, Night Black Matt/Aluminium Matt, Mineral White Metallic/Aurum

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