Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Speed Twin. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is ₹ 10,98,000 and Triumph Speed Twin is ₹ 11,09,015. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is available in 3 colours and Triumph Speed Twin is available in 3 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special vs Triumph Speed Twin based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Forty Eight Special and Speed Twin.
| Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special 4.8 out of 5 | Triumph Speed Twin 4.5 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special vs Triumph Speed Twin Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1200 cc | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 256 kg | 216 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Top Speed | N/A | 200 Kmph | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | N/A | 19.6 kmpl | - | - |
| Riding Range | N/A | 284.2 Km | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | N/A | 2.2 litres | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | N/A | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Max Power | N/A | 98.6 bhp @ 7,250 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.9 litres | 14.5 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1202 cc | 1200 cc | - | - |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Digital | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10:01 | 12.1:1 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | N/A | - | - |
| 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 | 112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 256 kg | 216 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,165 mm | 2099 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 820 mm | 778 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,065 mm | 1097 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm | 1413 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm | 130 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 809 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 | 120/70 - ZR17 | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | N/A | 42 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | N/A | 36 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | N/A | 42 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | N/A | 36 psi | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Black, Laced Steel | Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Black, Laced Steel | Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80B16 77H | 160/60 - ZR17 | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front- 2 Piston, Rear- 2 Piston Calliper | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 260 mm | 220 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 292 mm | 320 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Features |
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| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| 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 | Yes | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Battery | 12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA | 12 Volt, 8.6 Ah | - | - |
| 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 | Engine Embellishers, Radiator and Sump guard, Heated Grips | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | No | Yes | - | - |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | - | - |
| 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 | Yes | - | - |
| 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
Matt Storm Grey
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special or Triumph Speed Twin?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special has a score of 4.8/5 whereas Triumph Speed Twin scored 4.5/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Speed Twin, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is cheaper than Triumph Speed Twin . Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 10,98,000 while the ex-showroom price of Triumph Speed Twin is ₹ 11,09,015.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Speed Twin, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and Triumph Speed Twin the other similar alternatives are Triumph Street Twin, Triumph Speed Twin 900, Triumph Street Twin and Triumph Speed Twin 900.
