Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Nightster and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is ₹ 14,99,000 and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is ₹ 10,98,000. Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 3 colours and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is available in 3 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Nightster and Forty Eight Special.
| Harley-Davidson Nightster 4.0 out of 5 | Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special 4.8 out of 5 | - | - | |
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| Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special Comparison Overview | ||||
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 975 cc | 1202 cc | - | - | 
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - | 
| Kerb Weight | 221 kg | 256 kg | - | - | 
| Power & Performance | ||||
| Spark Plugs | N/A | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - | 
| Mileage - ARAI | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - | 
| Riding Range | 234 Km | N/A | - | - | 
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 1.8 litres | N/A | - | - | 
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | N/A | - | - | 
| Max Power | 88.5 bhp @ 7,500 rpm | N/A | - | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.7 litres | 7.9 litres | - | - | 
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - | 
| Clutch | N/A | Wet Multiplate | - | - | 
| Transmission Type | N/A | Chain Drive | - | - | 
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - | 
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 975 cc | 1202 cc | - | - | 
| Ignition | Digital | Digital CDI | - | - | 
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10:01 | - | - | 
| Valves Per Cylinder | N/A | 2 | - | - | 
| Stroke | 66 mm | 96.8 mm | - | - | 
| Bore | 97 mm | 88.9 mm | - | - | 
| Cylinders | N/A | 2 | - | - | 
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - | 
| Max Torque | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm | 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm | - | - | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - | 
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - | 
| Dimensions & Chassis | ||||
| Kerb Weight | 221 kg | 256 kg | - | - | 
| Overall Length | 2,250 mm | 2,165 mm | - | - | 
| Overall Width | N/A | 820 mm | - | - | 
| Overall Height | N/A | 1,065 mm | - | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1,545 mm | 1,495 mm | - | - | 
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm | 110 mm | - | - | 
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 705 mm | - | - | 
| Chassis Type | N/A | Mild Steel; Tubular Frame; Circular Sections | - | - | 
| Brakes, Wheels & Suspension | ||||
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - | 
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - | 
| Front Brake Size | N/A | 292 mm | - | - | 
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - | 
| Rear Brake Size | N/A | 260 mm | - | - | 
| Calliper Type | N/A | Front- 2 Piston, Rear- 2 Piston Calliper | - | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | - | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 16 inch | - | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 16 inch | - | - | 
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - 19 | 130/90B16 73H | - | - | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - B16 | 150/80B16 77H | - | - | 
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - | 
| Radial Tyres | N/A | Yes | - | - | 
| Front Suspension | 41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps | Black, Laced Steel | - | - | 
| Rear Suspension | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting | Black, Laced Steel | - | - | 
| Features | ||||
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | No | No | - | - | 
| Pillion Seat | No | No | - | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | No | No | - | - | 
| Digital Fuel Guage | No | Yes | - | - | 
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - | 
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Battery | N/A | 12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA | - | - | 
| Headlight Type | LED Headlamp | Bulb and Reflector Type | - | - | 
| Turn Signal | Yes | LED Type | - | - | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Taillamp | N/A | - | - | 
| Additional features | Riding Modes | N/A | - | - | 
| Odometer | Analogue | Digital | - | - | 
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - | 
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - | 
| Stepped Seat | No | No | - | - | 
| Stand Alarm | N/A | No | - | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue | - | - | 
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Speedometer | Analogue | Digital | - | - | 
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | No | - | - | 
| Under seat storage | N/A | 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 | - | - | 
| Manufacturer Warranty | ||||
| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | N/A | - | - | 
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | N/A | - | - | 
| Colours | ||||
| Available Colours | 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Vivid Black
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Gunship Gray
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Redline Red
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                                                        Vivid Black
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Billiard Red
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Stone Washed White
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Nightster or Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Nightster has a score of 4.0/5 whereas Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special scored 4.8/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Nightster and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Nightster . Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 10,98,000 while the ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is ₹ 14,99,000.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Nightster and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Nightster and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special the other similar alternatives are Triumph Bonneville T120, Triumph Bonneville T100, Triumph Street Twin and Triumph Speed Twin 900.