Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster vs Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Comparison

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Things we like	--	Drool-worthy timeless styling Torquey engine Read More
Things we don't like	--	Tiny fuel tank Hard ride Eye-watering price Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	883 cc	1202 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12.5 L	7.9 L
Drive Type	Belt	Belt Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Dual	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Air Cooled Evolution	2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, 4 Valve, Evolution
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Maximum Power	--	60 hp
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Maximum Torque	--	96 Nm
Compression Ratio	--	10.0:1
Bore X Stroke	--	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	3500 rpm

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	1
Dry Weight	255 kg	247 kg
Length	2245 mm	2165 mm
Category	--	Cruiser
Wheel Base	--	1495 mm
Seat Height	--	710 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	CDI
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R16
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Tyre Type	--	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	--	150/80 R16
Front Tyre	--	130/90 R16

Electrical

Battery Voltage

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12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	--	5-Speed
Transmission Type	--	Manual

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Launch Control	--	No
Riding Modes	--	Street, Road Street, Road
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	--
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Tachometer	No	--
Side Stand Indicator	--	Yes
Tripmeter	--	Yes
Display Screen	--	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Low Slung Low Slung	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	--	Yes
Head Lamp	--	Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp	--	LED LED

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No