Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Harley-Davidson Sportster S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight priced at RM 92,800 while the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 107,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Sportster S engine displacement is 1250 while the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight houses a 1202 engine.

Brand	Harley-Davidson Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 92,800	RM 107,900 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price
Variant	Forty-Eight Standard	Sportster S Standard
User Rating	4.36 Forty-Eight reviews	4.55 Sportster S reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)	+1
Vehicle Type	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1202 cc	1250 cc
Maximum Power	60 hp	121 hp

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Photo Comparision

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Right Side Viewfull Image

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Images

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Front View Full Image

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.36/5 11 reviews	4.55/5 11 reviews
User Review Comparison	A well-built urban motorcycle I purchased the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight after my old bike got stolen. This time, I wanted to try something new that could add thrill to my rides... Read More S Syahmi Nov 16, 2023 for Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight	Thrives on unfiltered, raw power The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is quite different from the lineage created by the brand. It is a fusion of raw power and modern tech that... Read More S Stephanie Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Sportster S

From The Experts

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	1202 cc	1250 cc
Maximum Power	60 hp	121 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 L	11.8 L
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, 4 Valve, Evolution	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	--
Maximum Torque	96 Nm	127 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Belt Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Dry Weight	247 kg	221 kg
Seat Height	710 mm	--
Wheel Base	1495 mm	--
Length	2165 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	1

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	130/90 R16	160/70 R17
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	180/70 R16
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R16	R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	--	USD Fork
Rear Suspension	--	Monoshock

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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