Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 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	1202 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	60 hp	76 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.9 L	12.0 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	8
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 Into 2 Exhaust
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Maximum Torque	96 Nm	106 Nm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, 4 Valve, Evolution	Liquid-Cooled, 8-Valve, SOHC, 270° Crank Angle Parallel Twin
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	--
Valve Configuration	--	SOHC
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Length	2165 mm	--
Wheel Base	1495 mm	1510 mm
Seating Capacity	1	--
Seat Height	710 mm	705 mm
Dry Weight	247 kg	245.5 kg
Width	--	770 mm
Height	--	1040 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	--	Monoshock
Front Suspension	--	KYB Fork with Cartridge Damping
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	73.3 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	90 mm

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	Yes
Additional Features	--	LED Daytime Running Lights LED Daytime Running Lights

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	No	No
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	--	Tubular Steel Cradle Tubular Steel Cradle
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

Brake

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