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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Suzuki Boulevard S40: 31 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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

Suzuki Boulevard S40 Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Suzuki Boulevard S40
Suzuki Boulevard S40
6.5/10

"A perfect starter bike you'll sell within two years."

Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt cheap used prices
+Lightweight and forgiving
Cons
Highway speeds feel miserable
Minimal updates over decades
You'll outgrow it fast
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
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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Motul · Engine Oil
10W-40 Motorcycle Oil JASO MA
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Klotz
Engine Oil
Klotz
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HifloFiltro · Oil Filter
HF204 Oil Filter
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Front & Rear Brake Pads for Harley Davidson XL883 XL1200 XL883L XL883N XL883R XL1200C XL1200CX XL1200 T/V/X XL 1200 XS/NS Sportster SuperLow Iron Roadster Custom Forty Eight 2014-2023
Brake Pads
Front & Rear Brake Pads for Harley Davidson XL883 XL1200 XL883L XL883N XL883R XL1200C XL1200CX XL1200 T/V/X XL 1200 XS/NS Sportster SuperLow Iron Roadster Custom Forty Eight 2014-2023
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Air Filter
Replacement Air Filter
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Dunlop Harley Davidson D402 Front Tire (Single / MH90-21)
Tires
Dunlop Harley Davidson D402 Front Tire (Single / MH90-21)
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NGK · Spark Plugs
DR8EA Spark Plug
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YTX20HL-BS 12V 20Ah AGM Sealed Motorcycle Battery, Maintenance-Free, Compatible with Harley Davidson, Honda, ATV, UTV, Snowmobile Replacement
Battery
YTX20HL-BS 12V 20Ah AGM Sealed Motorcycle Battery, Maintenance-Free, Compatible with Harley Davidson, Honda, ATV, UTV, Snowmobile Replacement
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Podoy 428 Motorcycle Chain 132 Links Gold with Chain Breaker, Heavy Duty Drive Chain Replacement for 110cc 125cc 150cc Pit Dirt Bike ATV Go Kart
Chain & Lube
Podoy 428 Motorcycle Chain 132 Links Gold with Chain Breaker, Heavy Duty Drive Chain Replacement for 110cc 125cc 150cc Pit Dirt Bike ATV Go Kart
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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