The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom that carries the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster. No doubt, the Harley Forty-Eight is a mix of madness and beauty. A classic hot rod design integrated with new age technologies like fuel injection, disc brakes and fat rubbers make the 48 one of the exceptional Harleys out there.
At a glance
Make: Harley-Davidson
Model: Forty-Eight
Bike courtesy: Abhinav Pharande
What is Forty-Eight 48?
The 48 is based on the 1200 Sportster –with a small tank, called a “Peanut” tank by Harley people which was introduced in 1948, so called the Forty-Eight 48. It has the classic 1948 style small peanut tank, wire wheels, forward-controls, a wider front tire with a fat front end and chopped front fender, a slammed speedo with under mount mirrors, low solo single seat, and low suspension.
Tech specs:
- Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution®
- Bore: 88.9 mm Stroke 96.8 mm
- Displacement: 1,202 cc
- Engine Torque: 96 Nm@ 3500rpm
- Compression Ratio : 10:01
- Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Brakes: Caliper Type Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Ride Quality
- The drag style handlebar is an old-school feature, demands a forward, aggressive riding position.
- Lowered solo seat provides confidence for riders of all sizes and experience.
- Michelin tyres provide superior performance and excellent handling.
- Outsized rubber may hamper steering.
- Wanna have ride with your girl friend? Pay extra* for pillion seat kit which is available as an option.
- The low seat height will accommodate even the shortest riders.
- Ride quality is stiff.
The Powertrain
- Air-cooled, 1202cc engine is durable.
- Electronic fuel injection boasts increased reliability and less routine maintenance.
- Aluminum heads and cylinders lighten the load of the bike.
- A responsive ride for zipping through city or opening out onto the highways.
Build Quality
- Superior and detailed build quality.
- Carefully crafted the rear end with retro-styled Stop-Turn-Tail lights.
- Superior chrome finish on exhaust.
- Attention paid to finest details.
How much to pay:
- For a new bike: Rs 8,82,000 (Ex Showroom)*
- For a used bike: NA*
- Insurance: NA*
- Servicing: Rs 8000/- *
- Pillion seat and footrest: Rs 17,000/-*
(* The prices are indicative)
Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS
- Length: 2,210 mm
- Seat Height, Unladen : 6 710 mm
- Ground Clearance: 110 mm
- Rake (steering head) (deg) : 30.2
- Trail: 132 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,495 mm
TYRES
- Front Specification: 130/90B16 73H
- Rear Specification: 150/80B16 77H
Fuel Capacity: 7.9 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter) :2.6 l
WEIGHT
- As Shipped: 247 Kg
- Weight, In Running Order: 252 Kg
ENGINE
- Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution®
- Bore: 88.9 mm Stroke 96.8 mm
- Displacement: 1,202 cc
- Compression Ratio – 10:01
- Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
DRIVETRAIN
- Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
- Gear Ratios (overall) 1st: 9.004
- Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd: 6.432
- Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd: 4.783
- Gear Ratios (overall) 4th: 3.965
- Gear Ratios (overall) 5th: 3.4
BRAKES
- Caliper Type: Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
PERFORMANCE
- Engine Torque: 2 96 Nm @ 3,500rpm
- Lean Angle, Right (deg.) : 27.1
- Lean Angle, Left (deg.) :27.1
INDICATOR LAMPS
High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)
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