# Harley-Davidson Forty Eight — Variants & Prices 2026

> All 1 variant of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight with ex-showroom prices.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/harley-davidson/forty-eight/variants

The Harley-Davidson Forty Eight was sold in India in a single variant - simply called Standard - priced at ₹13,49,000 ex-showroom at its last pricing update. There were no trim levels or option packs to navigate; you got the full suite of features including Dual Channel ABS, the 1202cc Evolution V-twin, digital instrument cluster, and the signature fat 16-inch front tyre as standard.

Here is the last official pricing across major cities:

| City | Ex-Showroom | On-Road |
|------|-------------|----------|
| Delhi | ₹13,49,000 | ₹15,20,609 |
| Mumbai | ₹13,49,000 | ₹15,74,569 |
| Bangalore | ₹13,49,000 | ₹16,83,599 |
| Hyderabad | ₹13,49,000 | ₹15,74,569 |
| Chennai | ₹13,49,000 | ₹15,20,609 |

Bangalore on-road prices are significantly higher due to Karnataka's steep road tax on premium motorcycles. Delhi and Chennai are the most affordable cities for on-road pricing.

Historically, the Forty Eight was also offered in BS4 guise at a lower price of ₹10,58,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), and the Forty Eight Special - a variant with additional styling features - was offered between ₹10,98,000 and ₹12,51,000 at various points. All variants are now discontinued.

**What the Standard variant includes:**
- 1202cc Evolution V-twin engine (BS6)
- Five-speed gearbox
- Fat 16-inch front tyre (the Forty Eight's signature)
- Dual Channel ABS
- Digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge
- Vivid Black, Billiard Teal, or Midnight Crimson colour options
- 2-year unlimited km warranty (as standard at launch)

## Variants
| Variant | Ex-showroom Price |
|---------|------------------|
| Standard | ₹ 13,51,149 |

Since the Forty Eight is discontinued, the used market is now the only route to ownership. Used examples in India range from ₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh depending on year, mileage, and service history. BS6 examples (2020-2023) command a premium over BS4 units and are worth the extra spend given cleaner internals and better parts availability. Look for bikes serviced at Hero MotoCorp-authorised Harley centres - these will have documented service records and properly sourced spares. Avoid private-seller examples with interrupted service histories.

## FAQs

**How many variants does the Harley-Davidson Forty Eight come in?**
The Harley-Davidson Forty Eight BS6 was sold in India in a single variant - Standard - at ₹13,49,000 ex-showroom. Earlier, the BS4 range included the XL 1200X at ₹10,58,000 and a Forty Eight Special variant ranging from ₹10,98,000 to ₹12,51,000. All variants are now discontinued as of April 2023.

**What is the difference between the Forty Eight Standard and Forty Eight Special?**
The Forty Eight Special was a styling variant offered during the BS4 era (2018-2020) featuring two-tone paint schemes and minor equipment additions over the Standard. Both variants used the same 1202cc V-twin engine and mechanical specification - the Standard was cleaner and more minimalist while the Special added some visual flair. The Special was priced ₹40,000 - ₹1.5 lakh higher depending on the year.

**Which Harley-Davidson Forty Eight variant is best value for money?**
Among used examples available today, the BS6 Standard (2020-2022) at ₹9-12 lakh is the best value. It has Dual Channel ABS (upgrade over BS4's single-channel), cleaner emissions compliance, and the strongest parts support timeline. BS4 examples are cheaper but face tightening parts availability in the coming years.

**Does the Harley-Davidson Forty Eight get Dual Channel ABS on all variants?**
Dual Channel ABS is standard only on the BS6 variant (2020 onwards). Earlier BS4 variants had single-channel ABS covering the front brake only. If dual-channel ABS matters to you - and it should on a 252 kg bike - specifically look for BS6-compliant examples from 2020 or newer.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/harley-davidson/forty-eight)
- [Full Specifications](/bikes/harley-davidson/forty-eight/specifications)
- [Price in India](/bikes/harley-davidson/forty-eight/price)