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Quick Ride | Harley-Davidson's Forty-Eight Sporty

In Production

By Jordan Mastagni, Photography by Jordan Mastagni
Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Cover Spread
Specifications
MODEL Forty-Eight
ENGINE/DISPLACEMNENT V-twin/1200cc
INDUCTION EFI
PRIMARY DRIVE Chain, 57/38 ratio
CLUTCH Multi-Plate, wet
TRANSMISSION Five-speed
FINAL DRIVE Belt
FRONT BRAKE Dual piston caliper
REAR BRAKE Single-piston caliper
FRONT WHEEL/SIZE Black Laced Steel, 16x3
REAR WHEEL/SIZE Black Laced Steel, 16x3
FRONT TIRE/SIZE 130/90-16
REAR TIRES/SIZE 150/80-16
FRAME RAKE 29.9 degrees
FUEL TANK CAPACITY, GAL. 2.1 gallons
SEAT HEIGHT, INCHES 26.8 inches
MSRP $10,499-$10,789
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Front Wheel
    Providing the Forty-Eight's bobber-esque appearance are dual 16x3-inch black and silver spoke wheels, which are wrapped in beefy Dunlop rubber.
    Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Front Wheel
    Providing the Forty-Eight's bobber-esque appearance are dual 16x3-inch black and silver sp
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Front Wheel
    The front fender/fork brace setup is a two-piece design and allows you to remove the front fender while retaining the front fork brace in a matter of seconds.
    Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Front Wheel
    The front fender/fork brace setup is a two-piece design and allows you to remove the front
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Side View
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Rear Wheel
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Leather Seat
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Headlights
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Engine View
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Rear View
  • Harley Davidsons Forty Eight Sporty Fuel Tank
By Jordan Mastagni
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