General information |
Model
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Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight |
Year of manufacture
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2016 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 11199. Euro 12345. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
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Evolution® engine |
Output
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67.1 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque
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96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
Compression
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9.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
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88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
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Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Driveline
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57/38 ratio |
Fuel consumption
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4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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29.6° |
Trail
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132 mm (5.2 inches) |
Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Twin shocks |
Front tire
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150/80-16 |
Rear tire
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150/80-B16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS. |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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257.0 kg (566.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2715 HP/kg |
Seat height
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710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
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2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
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110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1495 mm (58.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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7.90 litres (2.09 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
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2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Olive Gold, Velocity Red Sunglo, Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake, Hard Candy Gold Flake, Vivid Black, Billet Silver |
Starter
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Electric |
Instruments
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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
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High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
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SAE 20W-50 |
Oil filter
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K & N KN-204-1 |
Brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
Battery
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YTX14L-BS |
Spark plugs
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NGK DCPR7E, NGK DCPR7EIX |
Idle speed
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1000 RPM |
Sprockets
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30/68 (front/rear) |
Belt teeth
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137 |
Belt width
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1 in |
Tire pressure front
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36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
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41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) |
Fork tube size
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49 mm (1.9 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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