Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which has more power?

Indian Sport Chief produces ~100 hp; Harley-davidson Forty-eight produces 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Indian Sport Chief wins by 40 hp.

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is faster?

Top speed: Indian Sport Chief ~120 mph, Harley-davidson Forty-eight 170 km/h. Harley-davidson Forty-eight is the faster of the two.

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is lighter?

Weight: Indian Sport Chief ~650 lbs, Harley-davidson Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight).

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Indian Sport Chief unknown, Harley-davidson Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Indian Sport Chief unrated/10 and Harley-davidson Forty-eight 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight caveat: You regularly tour or ride beyond 100 miles.

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Indian Sport Chief: 100 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp.

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Indian Sport Chief: 650 kg, 100 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 253 kg, 60 hp.

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Indian Sport Chief: ~100 hp hp, ~650 lbs weight, top speed ~120 mph. 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.