Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 11,52,593 and Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom is ₹ 10,90,347. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours and Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom is available in 4 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Forty Eight and 1200 Custom.
| Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 4.8 out of 5 | Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 4.6 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1202 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 252 kg | 268 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Ignition | Digital | Digital CDI | - | - |
| Top Speed | 177 Kmph | N/A | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
| Riding Range | 158 Km | N/A | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.5 litres | N/A | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.9 litres | 17 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | N/A | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | N/A | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1202 cc | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10:01 | 10:01 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | N/A | - | - |
| Stroke | 96.8 mm | 96.8 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm | 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm | - | - |
| Max Power | 65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | N/A | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 252 kg | 268 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,165 mm | 2,225 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 835 mm | N/A | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,100 mm | N/A | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm | 1,530 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm | 105 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 710 mm | 725 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Mild Steel; Tubular Frame | N/A | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 130/90 - B16 | 130/90B16 73H | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment | Monoshock | - | - |
| Front Suspension | 49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand | 39mm fork | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | No | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - B16 | 150/80B16 77H | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 16 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 inch | 16 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front- 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calliper | Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 260 mm | 292 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | 292 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | N/A | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | N/A | - | - |
Features |
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| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Type | LED Taillamp | - | - |
| Headlight Type | Bulb and Reflector Type | LED Headlamp | - | - |
| Battery | 12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA | N/A | - | - |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | No | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | No | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | No | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | No | Yes | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | No | Yes | - | - |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | No | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | No | No | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | No | No | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Vivid Black
Billiard Teal
Midnight Crimson
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Midnight Blue
River Rock Gray
River Rock Gray / Vivid Black
Billiard Red / Vivid Black
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a score of 4.8/5 whereas Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom scored 4.6/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Forty Eight . Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 10,90,347 while the ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 11,52,593.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom the other similar alternatives are Triumph Speed Twin 900, Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Triumph Street Twin and Triumph Speed Twin 900.
