Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Speedmaster
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
8.0/10
"The cruiser that doesn't embarrass you at a twisty road."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless pulling
+Premium build quality throughout
+Comfortable genuine two-up capability
Cons
−Belt drive needs regular inspection
−Awkward ergonomics for tall riders
−Early TBW software gremlins
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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