Harley-Davidson India has just launched two special-edition motorcycles in the Indian market – the Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special and the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special. These are priced at Rs 10.98 lakh and Rs 30.53 lakh respectively. The bikes have been brought in to mark 10 years of Harley-Davidson in India.
What separates these special edition Harley-Davidsons from their regular counterparts are mainly cosmetic cues. However, the Forty Eight Special has some more differences such as the redesigned handlebar. The Street Glide Special is a newer model replacing the earlier Street Glide Special in India, while the Forty Eight Special sells in addition to the regular Forty Eight.
Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special
The Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Special is powered by a V-twin, 1,200 cc air-cooled engine that puts out 97 Nm of torque with a five-speed transmission and 60 bhp of power. Compared to the regular Forty Eight, the Special gets a taller "ape-hanger" style handlebar, which improves the riding position a bit, and makes it even more of a head-turner than it already is. The custom colours – black, white & red – just add to that appeal.
Harley-Davison Street Glide Special
At the price of a Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special there are some large luxury SUVs that can be had. But that's not the point. The Street Glide Special is for those who value two wheels above all else. It's the big-daddy of cruiser motorcycles. It's powered by a V-twin, 1,800 cc air-cooled motor that puts out 163 Nm of torque with a six-speed gearbox.
The highlight of the bike is its "Boom Box" on-board audio system with a touch-screen that incorporate navigation as well. It has a cockpit that looks like a car dashboard. It is meant for touring and has a large 22.7 litre fuel tank. Of course, it's also quite heavy at 362 Kg kerb weight. It's a Harley that makes a statement.
The Forty Eight competes with the likes of the Triumph Speedmaster and Indian Scout Bobber, though these bikes are all niche in their own right.
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