Honda Rebel 1100 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 1100 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Honda Rebel 1100: 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), 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
Honda Rebel 1100
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 1100
8.2/10
"The cruiser that actually rewards riders who like riding."
Pros
+Strong, tractable parallel twin
+DCT option genuinely useful
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
−DCT early software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket support still
−Seat comfort drops after hours
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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