2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2015


2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
The combination of a lowered front and rear suspension together with a low solo seat—just 26 inches high—provides confidence for riders of all sizes and experience. A responsive ride for whipping through town or busting out onto the interstate.

General information
Model Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
Year of manufacture 2015
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 10749. Euro 11695. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 2.9  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Engine details Air-cooled, Evolution®
Output 67.1 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 3750 RPM
Torque 96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression 9.7:1
Bore x stroke 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline 57/38 ratio
Fuel consumption 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front tire 150/80-16
Rear tire 150/80-B16
Front brakes Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.
Wheels Black, Laced Steel
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 250.8 kg (553.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 259.9 kg (573.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2673 HP/kg
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Ground clearance 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1519 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 7.90 litres (2.09 US gallons)
Oil capacity 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Hard Candy Big Red Flake, Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake, Vivid Black, Amber Whiskey, Charcoal Pearl
Starter Electric
Instruments 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights
Light High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)
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