2019 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2019


2019 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
Heavy-hitting style with fat tires and an iconic peanut tank. Designed with its signature bulldog stance and 1200cc of corner cranking torque.

General information
Model name Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
Year model 2019
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 11299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.6  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1202.0 ccm (73.35 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Engine details Evolution® engine
Effect 65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression 10.0:1
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 Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 30.2°
Trail 135 mm (5.3 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, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
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 0.2632 HP/kg
Seat height 665 mm (26.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall length 2164 mm (85.2 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 Vivid Black, Wicked Red Denim, Industrial Gray, Rugged Gold Denim, Blue Max, Scorched Orange/Black Denim
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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