Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is ₹ 10,98,000 and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is ₹ 11,88,289. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is available in 3 colours and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is available in 4 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Forty Eight Special and Bonneville Speedmaster.
| Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special 4.8 out of 5 | Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 4.7 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1200 cc | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 256 kg | 263 kg | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 21 kmpl | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled | - | - |
| Top Speed | N/A | 161 Kmph | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | N/A | 21.7 kmpl | - | - |
| Riding Range | N/A | 260.4 Km | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | N/A | 1.8 litres | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | N/A | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Max Power | N/A | 76.9 bhp @ 6,100 rpm | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 21 kmpl | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.9 litres | 12 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1200 cc | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Digital CDI | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10:01 | 10.0:1 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Stroke | 96.8 mm | 80 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 88.9 mm | 97.6 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm | 106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 256 kg | 263 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,165 mm | 2225 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 820 mm | 910 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,065 mm | 1055 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm | 1500 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm | 140 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 705 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Mild Steel; Tubular Frame; Circular Sections | Tubular steel, twin cradle frame | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 130/90B16 73H | MT 90 - B16 | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | N/A | 36 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | N/A | 33 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | N/A | 36 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | N/A | 33 psi | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Black, Laced Steel | Mono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Black, Laced Steel | Ø 47 mm Showa cartridge forks | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80B16 77H | 150/80 - R16 | - | - |
| 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 | Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 260 mm | 255 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 292 mm | 310 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Features |
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| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | No | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | No | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | No | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | No | Yes | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | No | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Battery | 12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA | Maintenance Free | - | - |
| Headlight Type | Bulb and Reflector Type | LED Head Lamp | - | - |
| Turn Signal | LED Type | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | N/A | LED Tail Lamp | - | - |
| Additional features | N/A | 2 Riding Modes | - | - |
| 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 | Analogue | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | Yes | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | N/A | 2 Years | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | N/A | Unlimited Kilometers | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Vivid Black
Billiard Red
Stone Washed White
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Jet Black
Red Hopper
Sapphire Black Fusion White
Gold Line Edition
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special or Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special has a score of 4.8/5 whereas Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster scored 4.7/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is cheaper than Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster . Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 10,98,000 while the ex-showroom price of Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is ₹ 11,88,289.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster the other similar alternatives are Triumph Street Twin, Triumph Speed Twin 900, Triumph Speed Twin 900 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883.
