Harley-davidson Forty-eight vs Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
66 hp
Torque (Nm)
97 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model)
Torque
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions)
Weight
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight
7.5/10
"Brilliant urban bruiser, but that tank will break your heart."
Pros
+Punchy low-end torque delivery
+Iconic aggressive bobber styling
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
−Tiny tank kills range
−Suspension soft stock
−Vibration fatigues on highways