Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 20172017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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The 2017 Forty-Eight® motorcycle comes at you with more low-slung Dark Custom™ attitude than ever, from its fat front end to its cast aluminum wheels. |
General information | |
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Model name | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight |
Model year | 2017 |
Category | Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 11299. Euro 12365. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating | 3.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission | |
Displacement | 1202.0 ccm (73.35 cubic inches) |
Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
Engine details | Evolution® engine |
Power output | 67.0 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 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 |
Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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 | |
Rake (fork angle) | 29.6° |
Trail | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
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 | 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 252.0 kg (555.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio | 0.2713 HP/kg |
Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length | 2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1495 mm (58.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 7.90 litres (2.09 US gallons) |
Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (2.75 US quarts) |
Other specifications | |
Color options | Corona Yellow Pearl, Crushed Ice Denim, Hard Candy HotRod Red Flake, Hard Candy Black Gold Flake, Vivid Black, Billet Silver |
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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