Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Bajaj Avenger 220: 19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm hp, 152 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bajaj Avenger 220
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
19.03 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
17.55 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
114 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
152 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
17.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
114 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
152 kg (curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bajaj Avenger 220
6.5/10
"Solid budget cruiser if you buy carefully and manage expectations."
Pros
+Relaxed, comfortable riding position
+Affordable parts and servicing
+Decent highway cruising ability
Cons
−Mediocre braking performance
−Cheap plastics and switchgear
−Limited power for overtaking
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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