This is where decades of Sportster heritage meet the best of today. The Forty-Eight® Special model is vintage 70’s-style freedom on wheels. Check out the throwback tank graphics and blacked-out tallboy handlebars. They leave no question about the era this machine brings rolling into the here and now. Underneath, you’ve got plenty of modern function. Bullet-proof engine, rock-solid suspension and brakes. If you like the look, you’ll love the ride.
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Length | 85.2 in |
Ground clearance | 4.3 in |
Rake | 30.2 |
Trail | 5.3 in |
Wheelbase | 58.9 in |
Tyres, front specifications | 130/90B16 73H |
Tyres, rear specifications | 150/80B16 77H |
Fuel capacity | 1.7 gal |
Oil capacity | 2.75 qt. |
Weight, as shipped | 547 lbs |
Weight, in running order | 564 lb |
Engine | Air-cooled, Evolution™ |
Bore | 3.5 in |
Stroke | 3.8 in |
Displacement | 73.35 in3 |
Compression ratio | 10:01 |
Fuel system | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
Exhaust | Black, staggered, shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
Engine torque testing method | EC 134/2014 |
Engine torque | 70.8 ft-lb |
Horsepower | 66 HP / x49 Kw @ 6000 rpm |
Lean angle, right (deg.) | 27.1 |
Lean angle, left (deg.) | 27.1 |
Fuel economy testing method | EU 134/2014 |
CO2 emissions testing method | EU 134/2014 |
CO2 emissions | 120 g/km CO2 |
Primary drive | Chain, 38/57 ratio |
Gear ratios (overall) 1st | 9.004 |
Gear ratios (overall) 2nd | 6.432 |
Gear ratios (overall) 3rd | 4.783 |
Gear ratios (overall) 4th | 3.965 |
Gear ratios (overall) 5th | 3.4 |
Wheels, front type | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
Wheels, rear type | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
Brakes, caliper type | Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear |
Lights (as per country regulation), indicator | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped) |
Gauges | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
Vivid Black |
Stone Washed White Pearl |
Billiard Red |