Can-am Spyder F3-s vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder F3-s vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Can-am Spyder F3-s: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 386 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Can-am Spyder F3-s
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
386 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
170 km/h
Weight
386 kg (curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder F3-s
7.5/10
"Flawed but legitimately thrilling machine that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Thunderous triple cylinder engine
+Genuinely confidence-inspiring brakes
+Cornering stability is excellent
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Belt maintenance costs add up
−Width makes lane filtering impossible
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
Top 10 Accessories
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