Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Face Off

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Which is the better cruiser among these two 1,200 cc bikes? The Harley-Davidson Forty Eight or the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. We ride out on the highway to find out.
Video: The Quint
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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@RakeshKumar-sx7ob 4 жыл бұрын

Harley Davidson : My pride and ego is bigger than comfort or safety. Triumph : And that's why am called a gentlemen !!!

@dpaul9634 3 жыл бұрын

True definition

@LoL-kx3pn 2 жыл бұрын

Even 48 doesn't have abs the brakes are fantastic. First ride it before taking shit

@kuldeepjhala808 6 жыл бұрын

An honest review. We need more like this.

@michaelsmith1094 5 жыл бұрын

I owned two early 60's Bonnivilles They were light nimble fast and a blast to ride. They broke down constantly. I have owned four Harleys, even a chopped hardtail. Thet never bothered me in my 20's and 30's, my last one was a forty eight and with arthritis I sold it in two months. Definitely for a fresh spine and skeletal system.

@exexpat11 3 жыл бұрын

Both Harley and Triumph have improved their quality by light years. The HD you have to build it to get to your liking. The Triumph is ready out of the box.

@geneahart5607 9 ай бұрын

Modern Triumphs don't break down.

@raybrensike42 7 ай бұрын

@@geneahart5607 I don't know man, I really don't, but I've been watching Freddie Dobbs on you tube. It's a never-ending thing with his Bonniville. Is that really how some of them are, or did he just get a lemon. I just don't know and I'm looking for a new bike.

@geneahart5607 7 ай бұрын

It's not the bike itself, they are bullet proof normally.

@yathi1947 6 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done, thanks guys

@Jason-hv4eu 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Funny. Loved the ending:)

@ajitnair2555 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Stumbled upon this and glad I did.

@timhickey9898 5 жыл бұрын

Love your honest review. I have 2 friends who have both had Harley 48s and both had sold them because they were so uncomfortable. I have ridden the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and I love it. I want 1

@shreyashr.4370 5 жыл бұрын

The 48 is a legend because of its minimalistic barebone design, its like an empty canvas and can be customized to your liking.

@user-dv5bf6sh3h Жыл бұрын

i do not give a cent for most moto-blogers, but theese two were short and up to the point. Thanks guys

@JustSavageThings 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, informative and fun

@paialts6898 6 жыл бұрын

I find this review very accurate. If you just want to go for looks and showoff get HD but that won't last more than a year. In terms of performance Triumph is the best and more importantly when you are riding any bike above 600cc comfortably riding position is very important which is why Triumph is doing so well in all their bikes category.

@raybrensike42 7 ай бұрын

But what if I am looking for the low-down grunt performance at low rpm, and what if I like the sound of the Harley as long as it has quiet mufflers? No other motor sounds like a Sportster to me. All the rest sound like lawnmowers, whether they are loud or quiet. However, the Triumph is a bit different. Maybe it's something to do with the 260-degree motor or whatever. Even so, there is nothing that sounds like a Sportster. What's the deal with people wanting their bikes to be so loud? I don't get it. It doesn't make them sound better, unless music sounds better when it's loud. Maybe that's it. I always thought music sounded the same regardless of the volume, for the most part. Maybe I'm just getting old. If somebody thinks riding a Harley is about show off, I don't think they get it. It's the whole character of a long stroke, low rpm motor, and I suppose still having some of that old style automotive valve train with some of its sounds that it makes as it makes its appointed rounds.

@victors3803 5 жыл бұрын

Such a nice video! Thank you very much!

@AV-108 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this review! I believe this Triumph Speedmaster is a pure British old-school classic, the most "beautifully" designed and best cruiser out there :

@Mforce712 9 ай бұрын

awesome video - love my speedmaster and it resolved all of my back breaking woes

@pollar007 2 жыл бұрын

FortyEight looks so stylish 💛 Speedmaster feels so Gentle ❤️

@TremereTT 2 ай бұрын

Holy shit. You guys are hillarious! I love it.

@arturobarrios8327 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video! I own a 2015 Bonneville and a 2018 Street Bob. Both bikes are excellent and fun to ride. Each one has its own advantages, but if anyone is considering buying a 2018 Street Bob, have in mind that you will have to change the seat and maybe also the handlebar.

@bennetthouse7114 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@omkarmahuli8069 6 жыл бұрын

Good work guys, and a very true review.

@billivey3426 5 жыл бұрын

I could have told y’all all of this.I will not buy another HD.That beautiful Triumph wins hands down.

@exexpat11 3 жыл бұрын

I love my HD Roadster but both bikes are beauties. My first ride off the floor was 300 miles. No support for a Triumph in my area is why I bought the Roadster. It is amazingly flick-able in city traffic. I did swap out the seat for something I could move around on for long trips. If both had networks near that supported them it would have been a very hard choice between the Speedmaster, the Bobber, Bonnie, Street Twin, Kawasaki Z900RS, and the HD Roadster - all in the same price ranges. Notice there are a lot of Triumphs in my dream list.

@pmdinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad I came across the channel.subbed!

@shanea60 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys, really enjoyed that

@oilyrag7429 5 жыл бұрын

I've had two forty eights and lived them until my back got problems , I think the speed master will be on my list in the not so distant future , looks like a game changer👍

@Adventure_of_pathan 6 жыл бұрын

Finally someone spoken the long lasting myth of Harley Davidson... in Terms of every aspect. either a Triumph or a Indian bike ( American Indian) are far more better and Better VFM

@debabratamohanty9835 5 жыл бұрын

Spot on. Indian and triumph are far better than the harley

@snaggletooth4933 5 жыл бұрын

...true, harley is only a show-bike!

@bharathc9626 5 жыл бұрын

LOL! Not all the Harley bikes....Only Forty eight is not for long rides. There are much better models in HD than triumph and Indian bikes.

@rinkukoradi2539 5 жыл бұрын

Indian lol 😂 should call it Polaris Indian which Woke up from the Dead in 2011 & Triumph not a British bike anymore now Triumph is managed by the Japanese lol 😂, Coming to 🦅 Harley Davidson this is a pure American Cruiser Brand which Stood Time & again ever since its Inception in 1903, Dare any half knowledge person knows not to bad mouth a God of Motorcycle Brands 🦅 Harley Davidson 💣🔥

@sidhu26017 5 жыл бұрын

Triumph and Indian are way better than harley. Harley is just an over rated brand.

@beniejt7769 5 жыл бұрын

Best review I got after quite sometime. Bravo.

@jamesa09gtaiv 3 жыл бұрын

great review lads

@WesD85 Жыл бұрын

Very funny review 😂 Sat on a speedmaster the other day at a Triumph store, and for me was the most comfortable seat and riding position of all the bikes I tried.

@prateekbeeru 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how a review should be instead of full of fancy terms to make a narrator look smarter . 👍👌

@dpaul9634 4 жыл бұрын

Pound for pound and Inch for Inch- A Triumph is a far superiorly designed product. Very few super bikes come closer. Its a fact. But HD has more brand appeal and customization flexibility which can't be ignored. But better Product? It was and is a 'Triumph'. Do your research. Ride the bikes and you will see Speed master is a superior product .

@teddd10 5 жыл бұрын

Great review lads from here in the UK. I'm 6'4" and yes did own a 48 and all I have to say about the bike is....absolutely ridiculous machine. The day I sold it I celebrated with a drink or two. The triumph I will be buying come summer. Nice 1 lads great informative and humourous review.

@AndreaSantos-we8sn 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, Did you buy the Triumph ? I am of a similar height and wondered if you found it comfortable .

@hdrk59 6 жыл бұрын

Good review ...thank you ..

@stanleylawson9015 3 жыл бұрын

great review

@justdad53 6 жыл бұрын

Very funny but accurate about both bikes. Believe or not this Harley is more sophisticated than my 1987 Sportster. I spent a lot of money and years trying to improve it. The fact is my 1996 Triumph Thunderbird was a much better off the show room floor than the Harley was after years of improvement. Today's Triumphs are much better than my 1996 while the Harley Sportster is about the same as my 1987. Harley's great to look and listen to but not so good to ride. I not to sure my 2017 Royal Enfield is not a better value motorcycle than the Sportster.

@swapy0 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a comparison of Harley Davidson forty eight 2019 vs the Triumph Speed Twin 2019?

@reerbaadia1896 6 жыл бұрын

We don't need subtitles. I could understand you gentlemen clearly. Whoever pretends he doesn't has a carrot up their you know what. Good review

@larryhouse2767 6 жыл бұрын

ReerBaadia alot of people are new to English and have trouble with accents.

@PhotonShower 5 жыл бұрын

There are deaf people too

@exexpat11 3 жыл бұрын

Accents pleasant and understandable. Clear concise review.

@jamesnickel4748 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review guys! Good conclusion too. Both bikes are cool but the Speedmaster will definitely be easier to live with and a lot more useful! Safe riding!

@Robinjam14 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. I have the same yellow 48. I love it. Anything more than 2 hours on it. My back dies But 48 all day everyday. Best looking bike.

@exexpat11 3 жыл бұрын

You have to stop and take some walk around breaks for sure.

@cristiano69y 3 жыл бұрын

Muy buen video, no se inglés pero entendí que la speed máster es una moto cómoda, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

@danhurley6152 5 ай бұрын

English man owning riding and racing bikes all my life I find myself entering the cruiser market looking around doing my homework I come across the the Indian opinion ! Mad but of course ! Where have I been ?😁 Boom !

@YasselAlvarez33157 5 жыл бұрын

The 48 is for real men 🦅😎

@johnydesparado123 4 жыл бұрын

hahahhaha , lots of men who are unreal then!

@RakeshKumar-sx7ob 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnydesparado123 Well said 😂

@funkthat 4 жыл бұрын

bobber black blows the 48 out of the water in terms of performance looks and comfort

@Luffield 4 жыл бұрын

and for bad boys cosplay week-end

@avi_singhal15december Жыл бұрын

@@funkthat not in looks

@AmitBikram7 4 жыл бұрын

Good. That was one honest and unbiased review.

@bellocabello5982 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are superb

@karthikhari6743 6 жыл бұрын

Good review

@Andrewmartha 2 жыл бұрын

I had a hd roadster and now i have triumph speedmaster…i can clearly say that ‘Harley is a lifestyle and triumph makes motorcycles…’’

@hogwld2007 3 жыл бұрын

I've rode Harley Davidson for 20 plus years and had everything from sportster to street glide special and they are nice motorcycles, I own a 2019 bobber, a 2020 speedmaster and a 2020 street tripple. The harleys are uncomfortable unless you spend 20k + then they are heavy as hell. The 2019 fatbob is a nice motorcycle, easy handling, good looking and doesnt ride bad either. I have both triumphs and Harleys and both are nice motorcycles, lately I ride the triumphs more .

@shewalebookdepot6082 5 жыл бұрын

whatta wonderful video. Deserve 1000 likes minimum

@pranavbhandari9430 3 жыл бұрын

any suggestions on the Indian scout vs 48 ?

@Abhyudaya91 6 жыл бұрын

Honest reviews are the best reviews

@allaboutroyalenfieldgunmet2585 6 жыл бұрын

my dream bike triump british bikes😉😍

@kannanktr 6 жыл бұрын

Honest review ever

@saifkazi1587 3 жыл бұрын

Needed this desi convincing, gave on a cheaper Sportster deal for a Bonneville. Believe me, it has go down as the best decision I have ever made.

@vinjofin1972 5 жыл бұрын

Nice and honest review. Of those 2 i would also choose the Triumph over the HD. I also know HD make comfy cruisers but they cost a lot of money and as always nowadays there are better alternatives (rationally) then HD. But then again it is all a matter of preference and the size of your wallet.

@kewintaylor7056 6 жыл бұрын

Triumph made in Thailand....now harley follow...and have plan to build plant in Thailand too... Triumph should made more of lower level and price model just like around 300- 650 cc too...

@3star2nr 5 жыл бұрын

Great review and agreed Triumph is king

@cksajeevkumar 5 жыл бұрын

Guys, leave those beasts alone, ride a RE Thunderbird 350x..... And, relax👍🏼

@jonathanvince8173 5 жыл бұрын

I like what they say and do great show of how Bikes are. Its better than top gear for bikes I hope a top BBC or other TV company takes you on.

@GreenmanWood 5 жыл бұрын

Where are the reviewers from? What city are they riding in and around?

@dpaul9634 3 жыл бұрын

Having ridden both for decent Kms I can only agree with this.

@kutumbarayadubandreddi546 4 жыл бұрын

Good one

@zhouyi2885 2 жыл бұрын

Is speedmaster's chassis easy to hit the ground ? looks quite low.

@goldilocks8315 6 жыл бұрын

Buddy u rock. So genuine review

@colinoz 2 жыл бұрын

Still got the forty eight even after watching this. It's comfortable for me. Maybe I'm used to riding sport bikes..

@colinoz 2 жыл бұрын

Since sold the forty eight because it's terrible at highway speeds on longer trips 😅

@ArshadAhamed95 4 жыл бұрын

I own a HD48, and can attest to what has been said about the bike in the “review”. And I absolutely love my 48 for the raw, unrefined, loud and no-nonsense monster it is. Sure my back breaks, shoulder aches and the bike is unforgiving if you are not careful with the throttle. That being said, the brash attitude and old school charm puts a big wide grin on your face. HD48 and Bonni appeals to customers on different ends of the spectrum. I would love to add a Triumph Bobber and Indian FTR to the stable one day.

@exexpat11 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Speedmaster, the Bobber, Bonnie, Street Twin, Kawasaki Z900RS, Indian Scouts, and the HD Roadster all appeal to the same type of customer.

@Burzurk1987 2 жыл бұрын

I think a better comparison would be the Speedmaster vs the Softail Slim. I am looking at the Slim and the Speedmaster as my second bike! I love the retro look of both.

@arjunr798 Жыл бұрын

Yeah

@gauravbailey6658 5 жыл бұрын

Please check in the video 3.3 seconds in Harley Davidson 48 that's abs model video

@AsphaltKobold 6 жыл бұрын

Thats the wrong Triumph for this test! They should have compared the Forty Eight with the Triumph Bobber, small tank, hard seatposition... Then both guys would need a masseur! :D

@dpaul9634 4 жыл бұрын

Nah- the bobber is way ahead in each department. As an ex HD and storm owner, and Having rode both new bobber and 48 bikes several times I can tell you the 48 is just hopelessly outgunned ( horrible ride%$#$) except the looks department maybe. Speed master is design wise similar to the 48- not the bobber. The Customs 1200 would get some HD pride in place but won't out do the speed master either- Its proven by other experts.

@leetoday 5 жыл бұрын

Laughed out loud in the first 5mins comparing comfort! great video! I'd rather ride the Triumph to Phillip Island than the Harley!

@Boxer1250RT 6 жыл бұрын

Well known fact that HD is behind our time. Triumph and Indian are eating their lunch while HD is a sleep.

@harmanvi 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought speedmaster. Looking for vanes and Hines

@aunnellikkunnathajay5873 5 жыл бұрын

triumph is awesome...cruiser..gud comfort and stability.. and of course more electronics..

@Cool_Rider25 5 жыл бұрын

YOU GUYS SHOULD HAVE COMPARED THE 1200 CUSTOM WITH THE SPEEDMASTER , would have been a better comparison, forty-eight is a different league of its own, i really appreciate you guys doing this kind of comparison which no other vloggers or reviewers have tried , but next time do a review with the right bikes, Thanks.

@regularjoe9032 6 жыл бұрын

all HD buffs getting worked up!😂

@debabratamohanty9835 5 жыл бұрын

Indian scout vs Bonneville speedmaster... That should have been epic

@adityahande2990 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the last part ...and someone told the truth about the HD bikes 😂😂😂 ..

@LoL-kx3pn 2 жыл бұрын

Dont cry idiots HD have its own value

@raybrensike42 7 ай бұрын

This one has the better seat, rear suspension, license plate bracket, speedometer (because it doesn't go up to 220 mph. Anybody want an oil pressure gauge that goes up to 180 psi or a temp gauge that goes up to 400 degrees?) larger tank, (than the 48) water cooling, Hp and torque, (than the 48) and I don't know what else, even though there are things about it I don't like. It has a lot going for it, and it is a very good looking motorcycle.

@xheadlessx 3 жыл бұрын

Cyrus and Roshan should be riding TVS-50 instead, such a pair of lil girls LOL

@howardmontjoy9317 4 жыл бұрын

Triumph, the best kept secret in motorcycles!

@michaelsmith1094 5 жыл бұрын

I have had four harleys and two triumphs. My last Harley at 65 yrs. of age is murder and I sold it and sat on a triumph sprrdmaster. It does not look as good as a triumph IMO, but it sure is a better ride . Hey I am an old guy, I have to give up some cool for some riding time.

@dry509 3 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of reliability problems and rust with the Speedmaster?

@Don-lw4cb 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, the Triumph is cool.

@ravigogoi 4 жыл бұрын

The triumph should have a bit taller tank. Then it would have looked like a big and special one.

@rahulsinghgill7175 5 жыл бұрын

I have Harley Davidson-48 (2017 model) with ABS with better suspension & it's not that back issue problem.. & not a long touring bike, but u can enjoy rides within 150-200 kilometre on highways. But if you r average fat person & unfit, then this HD-48 model not fits you, Its a very stylish Super bike in Sportster Series segment.. because of its slim look & elegant Peanut fuel tank, comparing to other HD bikes within 15 lakhs.

@iZacq 6 жыл бұрын

Price ???

@nidhingana 4 жыл бұрын

Gentle Triumph

@Justwanthavefun_100 4 жыл бұрын

Triumph have more better Quality and safer than HD

@sathishrao7926 5 жыл бұрын

There’re absolutely no surprises here.. It’s time people realized that Harley makes good looking and expensive bikes which lack in performance, Technology and Ride quality.. This realization is slowly but surely happening in America, but not yet in India..

@waverider2156 5 жыл бұрын

Will choose 48 anyday this bike oozes character 48 is by far one of the hottest looking bike a total badass it isnt a tourer as it has only 8 ltr of tank but 48 is so addorable man

@kevincraig8257 4 жыл бұрын

We have the 2019 speedmaster and I think it sounds better than the sportster has plenty of power too my wife picked it out and loves riding it they are a beautiful bike

@savagejabbit5929 4 жыл бұрын

Does the wife go pillion? If so is it ok? 🤔🙂

@kevincraig8257 4 жыл бұрын

@@savagejabbit5929 no it's her bike never tried it two up but it would be ok with a passenger

@cy-one 3 жыл бұрын

What does _Batti laga di._ mean? :D

@hasifali666 6 жыл бұрын

Could you do a comparison between speedmaster and HD Fatbob...

@musicallysarang7717 5 жыл бұрын

Harley Davidson is a heavy रद्दी...😄 triumph is CLASS 😍

@rinkukoradi2539 5 жыл бұрын

Sarang Kulkarni Triumph is a Rotten पुदी 😂😂😂🤣 🦅 Harley Davidson💣 is a Legend, which has Put to Sleep Motorcycle brands like Indian, Triumph, Norton, Bsa etc... only in recent times brands like Triumph & Indian started its Motorcycle Production & are really Struggling to Sustain & settle down Comfortably in the Motorcycle World & Competition with a Legend like 🦅 Harley Davidson will only be a Dream, Agree or not 🦅 Harley Davidson’s presence is enough to make Insecure to other Motorcycles in Respective Segments let it be Cruisers or Tourers which is a Fact & not an Opinion & It also Tops the List of Top 10 Motorcycle Brands On Google.....

@jonnymac8925 4 жыл бұрын

The sportster 48 weighs 550lbs...if that is heavy then you must be weak.

@muralisheshwar4646 5 жыл бұрын

What is the fuel tank capacity of the triumph speed master

@sahilkhetam7190 4 жыл бұрын

12 liters

@gman826 5 жыл бұрын

Bought the Speedmaster over chirstmas holiday the Harley is a dog fit and finish is sub par Triumph wins in every way.

@raywite6665 6 жыл бұрын

Many people buy Harleys because they are Harleys not because they are a decent bike or not.

@ericbyers9554 5 жыл бұрын

Harleys way to common

@59wargear 4 жыл бұрын

No surprise at all here...Sportsters have always been great around town bikes and make a good second bike but they aren't touring bikes. Had both when I was younger no surprise here either the Triumph handles much better and was more fun to ride but I wouldn't want to go to Sturgis on one...