Harley-davidson Deuce vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Deuce vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Harley-davidson Deuce: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Harley-davidson Deuce
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
119 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
299 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
119 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
299 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Deuce
7.0/10
"A gorgeous boulevard cruiser that rewards patient, mechanically-aware buyers."
Pros
+Stunning factory custom styling
+Comfortable solo cruising ergonomics
+Strong Harley parts availability
Cons
−Twin Cam reliability concerns
−Two-up riding nearly impossible
−Handling gets sloppy fast
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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