Honda Shadow VLX 600 / Shadow ACE 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Shadow VLX 600 / Shadow ACE 750 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Honda Shadow VLX 600 / Shadow ACE 750: 33 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h. 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 Shadow VLX 600 / Shadow ACE 750
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
33 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Shadow VLX 600 / Shadow ACE 750
No detailed review available yet.
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
Top 10 Accessories
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