Harley-davidson Low Rider St vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Low Rider St vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Harley-davidson Low Rider St: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 358 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Low Rider St
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
358 kg (curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Low Rider St
8.2/10
"The best all-rounder Harley has built in decades."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 117 pulls hard
+Semi-active suspension genuinely capable
+Commanding, confidence-inspiring ergonomics
Cons
−Rear passenger comfort is poor
−Headers bluing on early examples
−Limited luggage without accessories
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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