Triumph Bonneville America vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville America vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Triumph Bonneville America: 61 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Triumph Bonneville America
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 6,800 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville America
7.8/10
"An underrated used cruiser that punches well above its price point."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues pre-2008
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Limited wind protection
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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