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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Forty Eight and Nightster. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Standard and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.13.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is 2 cylinder, 1202 cc Engine can generate 66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Forty Eight provides a mileage of 18 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Forty Eight vs Nightster

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Forty EightHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.N/ARs.13.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity1202 cc975 cc
Power66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl18 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Standard bike
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    N/A
    15.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.6
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    7.9 Litres
    11.7 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1202 cc
    975 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Fixed
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    36 psi
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36 psi
    31
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36 psi
    31
    Front Wheel Size
    16 inch
    19
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    40 psi
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    40 psi
    40
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36 psi
    40
    Rear Wheel Size
    16 inch
    16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    49 mm fork set free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand
    41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
    Rear Suspension
    Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment
    Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
    Front Tyre Size
    130/90 - B16
    100/90 - 19
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/80-B16
    150/80 - B16

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    Dual Channel ABS
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/Unlimited kms
    2 Years/Unlimited Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    Double-downtube Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1202 cc
    975 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine
    Revolution Max 975T
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Charging Time
    V-Twin
    -
    Fast Charging
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    -
    Top Speed
    177 kmph
    180 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    -
    97 mm x 66 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    V-Twin
    12.0:1
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Liquid Cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    Call/SMS Alerts
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Air Cooled
    Semi-Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2165 mm
    2250 mm
    Width
    835 mm
    840 mm
    Height
    1100 mm
    1108 mm
    Wheelbase
    1495 mm
    1545 mm
    Ground Clearance
    110 mm
    110 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    7.9 Litres
    11.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    Air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine Litres
    4.5 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    710 mm
    705 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    252 kg
    221 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    20
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Classic Look
    • Comfortable Seating Position
    • High Torque
    • High-performance engine
    • Typical Harley Davidson design
    • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
    Cons
    • It will come with a hefty price tag
    • Low riding position
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    Safety

    Forty Eight comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Nightster has Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator and Harley-Davidson Nightster, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a 7.9 Litres fuel tank with 1100 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Harley-Davidson Forty Eight and Harley-Davidson Nightster 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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