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Maisto Harley-Davidson Sets: Series 42, 43, 44 and 45 Compared
Choose a Maisto Harley-Davidson set by the six motorcycles inside, not simply the highest series number. Series 42, 43, 44 and 45 are all six-model 1:18 offers in our catalog. Their lineups differ, so the right assortment depends on the motorcycles and finishes you want to collect.
The model names and represented years below follow Maisto’s 2026 catalog; the finishes describe the four pictured assortments. Compare them with bikes you already own to spot a repeated subject or a different year or color. Maisto notes that styles and colors may change, so match the actual offered set before ordering.
The current Series 43 and 44 descriptions also name all six motorcycles. The shorter Series 42 and 45 descriptions identify the series, quantity and scale without repeating the full manufacturer lineup. For those two, confirm the supplied selection from the photographs and packaging rather than treating the catalog page as a promise about a particular shipment.
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Which series should you examine first?
| Set | Why consider it? | Exact item |
|---|---|---|
| Series 42 | You want the XR 1200X or 1999 Heritage Softail Springer | 31360-42 |
| Series 43 | You want a lineup of listed 2021–2022 bikes | 31360-43 |
| Series 44 | You want the 1966 Electra Glide alongside newer subjects | 31360-44 |
| Series 45 | You want the 1952 K Model or 2024 Street Glide | 31360-45 |
Series 42: six manufacturer-listed motorcycle subjects
The Series 42 manufacturer lineup comprises Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114; 2011 XR 1200X; 2002 FLTR Road Glide; 2009 FXDFSE CVO Fat Bob; 2013 FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited; and 1999 FLSTS Heritage Softail Springer. In the pictured 31360-42 set, they appear in dark green, orange and black, silver, blue, brown and red respectively.
Maisto’s catalog does not give a year for the Series 42 Fat Bob 114 entry, so this guide does not assign one. Two Fat Bob names in one assortment are also not necessarily duplicate releases: the model designation and finish identify separate entries.
Series 43: a 2021–2022 model-year focus
The 31360-43 assortment includes 2022 Fat Bob 114 in black; 2022 CVO Road Glide in blue metallic; 2022 Sportster Iron 883 in gray and black; 2022 Forty-Eight Special in blue and black; 2021 Pan America 1250 in orange and white; and 2022 Road King Special in dark green metallic.
This is a useful choice when those represented years suit your collection. They describe the motorcycles being modeled, not necessarily the miniature's manufacturing date. A series number is not a calendar year or a quality grade.
Series 44: older and newer Harley subjects together
The 31360-44 assortment includes 1966 FLH Electra Glide in white and blue; 1984 FXST Softail in silver metallic; 2006 Dyna Street Bob in purple; 2022 CVO Road Glide in orange; 2023 Heritage Classic in gold metallic; and 2023 Pan America 1250 Special in matte black.
Compare the orange 2022 CVO Road Glide here with the blue metallic example in Series 43. Someone collecting paint variations may enjoy both; someone seeking only one example of that motorcycle may prefer to spend on a different set.
View the Series 44 six-bike contents, photographs and current offer.
Series 45: K Model, Night Train and newer touring subjects
Maisto’s Series 45 lineup comprises 1952 K Model; 2024 Street Glide; 1988 FLT Tour Glide; 2024 Heritage Classic; 2002 FXSTB Night Train; and 2009 FXDFSE CVO Fat Bob. The pictured 31360-45 set shows them in red, orange, black, black, black and yellow respectively. Confirm that pictured selection when choosing the current offer.
View the pictured Series 45 set and confirm its six supplied motorcycles.
The yellow 2009 CVO Fat Bob is a different listed finish from the blue Series 42 entry. Likewise, the 2024 Heritage Classic here and 2023 Heritage Classic in Series 44 should be tracked by both year and finish rather than shortened to “Heritage.”
Features and display space depend on the exact set
All four current offers identify six motorcycles at 1:18 scale. The Series 43 and 44 descriptions additionally list metal construction with plastic parts, rubber tires, rolling wheels, steering and suspension features. Those two give a rough per-model estimate of about 5 × 2 × 2.75 inches. Leave room for differing bike shapes rather than selecting six tight compartments from that approximate estimate.
The current Series 42 and 45 descriptions do not state those dimensions or moving features. Ask about the exact set if either affects your decision; the shared 1:18 label does not establish identical size or functions.
Each offer is a six-model set, not a menu from which to choose one bike. The photographs show the motorcycles in individual window boxes. Check the actual package description and current price for the assortment you want.
Compare the complete Series 42 and 43 selections
How to choose without buying unwanted duplicates
Mark the bikes you already own, then identify the two or three additions you most want. Choose the assortment whose full lineup you will enjoy—not merely the one with a single attractive motorcycle and five unwanted extras.
When one specific larger bike is the goal, compare our 1:12 singles versus 1:18 sets guide instead. A truck-and-bike package is another distinct format for a small garage scene.
Questions before choosing a six-bike set
Would all four sets give me 24 different motorcycle subjects?
Four six-bike sets contain 24 miniatures, but the subjects overlap. Series 43 and 44 both include a 2022 CVO Road Glide in different finishes. Series 42 and 45 both include a 2009 CVO Fat Bob. Decide whether a different color counts as a wanted variation in your collection before buying another whole set.
Does a higher series number mean every motorcycle is newer?
No. Series 45 combines a 1952 K Model with motorcycles representing later years, including 2024 subjects. Use the series to identify the assortment, then compare the individual motorcycle names and years. It is not a quality ranking.
Can I choose a six-compartment case from one bike’s dimensions?
Measure each planned position, including handlebars, mirrors and any display base. For boxed display, use the outside dimensions of the individual boxes instead. The approximate Series 43/44 per-model estimate is not a measurement of every motorcycle, a six-bike arrangement or its packaging.
For a proportional scene, use the diorama measurement method to compare the same dimensions across your models. Return to the Hobby Learning Center for another model choice or display guide.
