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Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Triumph Thunderbird Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Triumph Thunderbird, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight priced at RM 92,800 while the Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 91,889 . Comparing the technical specifications, Triumph Thunderbird engine displacement is 1597 while the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight houses a 1202 engine.

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Overview: Forty-Eight vs Thunderbird

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1202 cc 1597 cc
Maximum Power 60 hp 85 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.36/5
11 reviews
4.75/5
4 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...

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    Syahmi Nov 16, 2023 for Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
  • Powerful rider!

    I've owned the Triumph Thunderbird for less than a month, and I have no complaints. Since it was introduced in Malaysia, this classic cruiser has...

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    A
    Arvin Sep 20, 2021 for Triumph Thunderbird

From The Experts

Things we like

Drool-worthy timeless styling

Torquey engine

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Things we don't like

Tiny fuel tank

Hard ride

Eye-watering price

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1202 cc 1597 cc
Maximum Power 60 hp 85 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 7.9 L 22.0 L
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhaust 2 Into 1 Into 2 Exhaust
Drive Type Belt Drive Belt Drive
Lubrication System Wet Sump Wet Sump
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder 2 --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Maximum Torque 96 Nm 146 Nm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 88.9 mm x 96.8 mm 103.8 mm x 94.3 mm
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, 4 Valve, Evolution Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Parallel-Twin, 270º Firing Interval
RPM at Maximum Torque 3500 rpm --
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Dimension

Category Cruiser Cruiser
Length 2165 mm --
Wheel Base 1495 mm 1615 mm
Seating Capacity 1 2
Seat Height 710 mm 700 mm
Dry Weight 247 kg 308 kg
Width -- 880 mm
Height -- 1120 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 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/80 R16 200/50 R17
Front Tyre 130/90 R16 120/70 R19
Front Wheel Size R16 R19

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension -- Showa Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 95 mm
Rear Suspension -- Twin Shock
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 120 mm

Safety & Security

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

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

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Additional Features -- Self cancelling indicators Self cancelling indicators

Electrical

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

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, Twin Spine Tubular Steel, Twin Spine
Chrome Garnish -- Yes

Brake

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

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