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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs BMW F 850 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or BMW F 850 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Forty Eight and F 850 GS. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Standard and BMW F 850 GS Price starts at Rs.12.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is 2 cylinder, 1202 cc Engine can generate 66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas BMW F 850 GS is a 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Forty Eight provides a mileage of 18 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and F 850 GS has a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW F 850 GS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Forty Eight vs F 850 GS

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Forty EightBMW F 850 GS
PriceRs.N/ARs.12.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity1202 cc853 cc
Power66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl24.4 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Standard bike
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    N/A
    14.74 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.6
    3.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    7.9 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1202 cc
    853 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    -
    305
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    36 psi
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36 psi
    36
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36 psi
    32
    Front Wheel Size
    16 inch
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    40 psi
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    40 psi
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36 psi
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    16 inch
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    49 mm fork set free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand
    Upside-down fork, front (diameter: 43 mm)
    Rear Suspension
    Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment
    Cast aluminium dual swing arm& central WAD spring strut&
    Front Tyre Size
    130/90 - B16
    90/90 - 21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    7.9
    check
    Gear Indicator
    110
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    Dual Channel ABS
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/Unlimited kms
    3 Years or Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    1202 cc
    853 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine
    Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine& Four Valves Per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts& Dry Sump Lubrication
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Type
    -
    Maintenance Free
    Charging Time
    V-Twin
    -
    Fast Charging
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    -
    Top Speed
    177 kmph
    200 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    -
    84 mm x 77 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    V-Twin
    12.7 : 1

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    2
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Air Cooled
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    -
    3
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2165 mm
    2305 mm
    Width
    835 mm
    922 mm
    Height
    1100 mm
    1356 mm
    Wheelbase
    1495 mm
    1593 mm
    Ground Clearance
    110 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    7.9 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine Litres
    3 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    710 mm
    860 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    252 kg
    233 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    20
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Classic Look
    • Comfortable Seating Position
    • High Torque
    Cons
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    Safety

    Forty Eight comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . F 850 GS has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator and BMW F 850 GS, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and F 850 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a 7.9 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. BMW F 850 GS has 1356 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and BMW F 850 GS Owner Reviews

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      • PS
        Praveen Singh
        2 Year ago
        3.5
        Seating position not good but great road presence
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      • DR
        Dr Ram Janam
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        This bike recieved mechanical upgrades to comply with the newest emission norms. The updated, 1,202cc, V-twin cylinder.
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