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Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 20152015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| 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 | |
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| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight |
| Year of manufacture | 2015 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 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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| Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 15 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. |
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