Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650: ~47 hp @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin) hp, ~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated), 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
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~47 hp @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin)
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin)
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated, based on 650 Twin platform)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650
7.5/10
"Affordable, characterful, and dependable if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Characterful twin sounds great
+Bulletproof basic reliability
+Spare parts widely available
Cons
−Suspension needs aftermarket upgrade
−Switchgear feels cheap overall
−Mediocre braking performance stock
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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