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Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

Compare Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Forty-Eight vs Ninja 1000 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsForty-EightNinja 1000
Price11.13 L12.98 L
Power1202.0 CC1043.0 CC
ClassCruiserSports
Mileage20 KM/L17 KM/L
Forty-Eight
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
*Ex-Showroom Price
11.13 L
Ninja 1000
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
*Ex-Showroom Price
12.98 L
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STD
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
STD
11.13 L
SX
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
SX
12.98 L

Overview

Overall Rating
7.1
8.2
Design7.508.00
Performance7.508.50
Fuel Consumption4.506.50
Significance6.508.00
Safety7.008.00
Comfort7.509.00
Value For Money7.007.75

Specifications

Engine CC1202.0 CC1043.0 CC
Max Torque97.00111.00
Top Speed177 kmph244 kmph
No. of Gears5 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start

Features

ABS and Switchable Traction Control No Yes
Assist And Slipper Clutch No Yes

Pros Cons of Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

Pros

  • Classic H-D cruiser styling
  • V-twin engine sound

Cons

  • Small fuel tank limits range
  • Gearbox not very refined
  • Performance & acceleration

Verdict

The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special is definitely not your affordable cruiser. After all, there's a price to be paid to look uber cool and enhance your riding personality. If you're the kind of guy who wants to make a statement with your ride, and nothing short of an all-American v-twin cruiser will do, by all means take a good look at the Forty-Eight, you may end up bringing it home. Just keep in mind that it may start losing its appeal soon.

Pros Cons Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Pros

  • Nimble handling
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Extremely value friendly

Cons

  • Massive exhaust
  • Lacks pillion seat comfort
  • Expensive spares

Verdict

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX remains one of the most accessible litre-class full-faired offerings on sale and the in-line four-pot motor makes for a highly likeable highway companion. Powered by a 1,043 cc liquid-cooled, four-pot motor that develops 140 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm, the bike has a lot of electronic aids including ABS, cruise control, three-level traction control, Kawasaki Cornering Management function, quickshifter and more.

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