Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Softail and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Softail is ₹ 15,25,000 and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is ₹ 11,52,593. Harley-Davidson Softail is available in 1 colours and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Softail vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Softail and Forty Eight.
| Harley-Davidson Softail 4.8 out of 5 | Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 4.8 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Harley-Davidson Softail vs Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1746 cc | 1202 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 20 kmpl | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 297 kg | 252 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Ignition | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 297 kg | N/A | - | - |
| Top Speed | 177 Kmph | 177 Kmph | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | 18 kmpl | 20 kmpl | - | - |
| Riding Range | 237.6 Km | 158 Km | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.8 litres | 2.5 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 litres | 7.9 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiplate, Assist | Wet Multiplate | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1746 cc | 1202 cc | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10:01 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Stroke | 111 mm | 96.8 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 100 mm | 88.9 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 144 Nm @ 3,250 rpm | 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm | - | - |
| Max Power | 85 bhp @ 5,020 rpm | 65.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 20 kmpl | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | N/A | 252 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,320 mm | 2,165 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 865 mm | 835 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,160 mm | 1,100 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,630 mm | 1,495 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 110 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 680 mm | 710 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Mild steel, Tubular frame | Mild Steel; Tubular Frame | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - B19 | 130/90 - B16 | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke | Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps | 49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 psi | 40 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 30 psi | 36 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 psi | 40 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 30 psi | 36 psi | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | No | No | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - B16 | 150/80 - B16 | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 16 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 16 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front- 4 Piston, Rear- 2 Piston Calliper | Front- 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 292 mm | 260 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | 2 Year | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | Unlimited Kilometers | - | - |
Features |
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| 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 | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | 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 | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | N/A | LED Type | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | High beam, 2.14 inch viewable area LCD display | N/A | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | N/A | No | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | No | - | - |
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Digital | 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 | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Vivid Black
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Vivid Black
Billiard Teal
Midnight Crimson
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Softail or Harley-Davidson Forty Eight?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Softail has a score of 4.8/5 whereas Harley-Davidson Forty Eight scored 4.8/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Softail and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Softail . Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 11,52,593 while the ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Softail is ₹ 15,25,000.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Softail and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Softail and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight the other similar alternatives are Triumph Bonneville T120, Triumph Bonneville T100, Triumph Speed Twin 900 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883.
