Harley-davidson Freewheeler vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Freewheeler vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Harley-davidson Freewheeler: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 452 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited and trike dynamics restrict top speed), 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
Harley-davidson Freewheeler
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited and trike dynamics restrict top speed)
170 km/h
Weight
452 kg (curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Freewheeler
7.5/10
"A capable, confidence-inspiring trike that rewards patient, realistic buyers."
Pros
+Reliable Milwaukee-Eight engine
+Strong resale value holds
+Excellent dealer network coverage
Cons
−Rear differential expensive to fix
−Stock seat genuinely terrible
−Corners require total relearning
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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