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