Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 11.73 Lakh

₹ 11.93 Lakh

Overview

Compare Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 starts at ₹ 10.79 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight starts at ₹ 10.61 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 10.98 Lakh for range topping model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 base engine returns 17 kmpl. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight base returns 20 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC

1202.0 cc

1043.0 cc

No Of Cylinder

Max Power

60 bhp @ 5500 rpm

140 bhp @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque

97 Nm @ 4250 rpm

111 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Delivery

Electronic Fuel Injection

Fuel Injection

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Starting Mechanism

Self Start

Emission Standard

BS VI

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity

7.9 L

19.0 L

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.6 L

N/A

Mileage

20.00 Kmpl

17.00 Kmpl

Overall Riding Range

N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight

252 kg

238 kg

Length

2165 mm

2100 mm

Width

820 mm

825 mm

Height

1065 mm

1190 mm

Wheelbase

1495 mm

1440 mm

Ground Clearance

110 mm

130 mm

Seat Height

710 mm

815 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears

5 Gears

6 Gears

Clutch

Wet Multiplate

Wet, Multiplate

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type

Mild Steel; Tubular Frame; Circular Sections

Aluminium Twin-Tube

Front Suspension

Black, Laced Steel

41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.

Rear Suspension

Black, Laced Steel

Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.

Braking

Front Brake Type

Disc

Dual Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Front Disc/Drum Size

292 mm

300 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

260 mm

250 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size

16 inches

17 inches

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre

130/90B16 73H

120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear Tyre

150/80B16 77H

190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)

Electricals

Battery

12V, 12-AMP/Hour.200 CCA

Maintenance Free

Headlight

Bulb And Reflector Type

LED

Tail Light

LED Type

LED

Standard Features

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Analogue

Gear Indicator

Fuel Warning Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Engine Kill Switch

Clock

Tripmeter Type

Digital

Tripmeter Count

Pass Light

ABS

Immobiliser

LED Rear Light

Ride By Wire

Road and Rain Riding Modes

Switchable Traction Control

Torque-Assist Clutch

Trip Computer

4 riding modes

7-inch full-colour TFT instruments

ABS and Switchable Traction Control

Adjustable Windscreen

Assist And Slipper Clutch

Cruise Control

Hand Guards

Heated Grips

LED DRL and Indicators

Optimised cornering ABS and traction control

Additonal Features

Electronic Throttle Valves

Handy power source

Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position

Electronic Cruise Control

High-Class Instrumentation

Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension

KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)

KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System)

KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)

Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode

Radial-Mount Front Brake Calipers

Sharp, Sporty Styling

The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions

The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout

Twin LED Headlamps

Key Features

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