Performance Orange

River Rock Gray Denim

Stiletto Red

Stone Washed Pearl White

Vivid Black

Engine

air-cooled, evolution®

Engine Torque

73 ft-lb

Weight, As Shipped

547 lb.

forty-eight®

Heavy-hitting style with fat tires and an iconic peanut tank. Designed with its signature bulldog stance and 1200cc of corner cranking torque.

An iconic V-Twin engine that is renowned for its massive low-end torque and soul-satisfying sound. Lightweight aluminum heads and cylinders improve air-cooling efficiency.

Custom rubber reminiscent of the lead-sled culture. You get a beefy front end with a tall, fat MT90 tire that gives the bike a dominating presence up front and provides a smooth ride and solid handling.

The brawny 49mm front fork is accentuated by massive triple clamps and fork brace. We’ve also added cartridge damping technology to keep the handling crisp and confident, no matter how rough or winding the road ahead.

Features an Emulsion rear shock with a screw pre-load adjuster that soaks up every bump the street throws your way, and easily adjusts to fit your riding style.

A set of black hardcore rims with added machined highlights to set off the design. They’re built of lightweight cast aluminium, so even with the plentitude of fat black rubber rolling underneath the ride feels light and nimble.

An innovative, high-performing system that gives riders more confidence on the road and more power and predictability when you squeeze the brakes.

A classic peanut fuel tank design that adds to the machine’s low, powerful bulldog look, showing off the solid mass of the engine and the rawboned style of the lean Sportster® frame.

forty-eight®

Vivid Black$11,299 Color Option$11,649
Two-Tone OptionN/A Custom Color Option$11,999
ABS Option$795 Security System Option$395
Cruise Control OptionN/A California Emissions$100
Freight$360
Length85.2 in. Seat Height, Laden26.2 in.
Seat Height, UnladenN/A Ground Clearance4.3 in.
Rake (steering head)30.2 Trail5.3 in.
Wheelbase58.9 in. Tires, Front Specification130/90B16 73H
Tires, Rear Specification150/80B16 77H Fuel Capacity2.1 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter)2.8 qt. Weight, As Shipped545 lb.
Weight, In Running Order556 lb. Luggage Capacity -VolumeN/A
EngineAir-Cooled, Evolution® Bore3.5 in.
Stroke3.8 in. Displacement73.4 cu in
Compression Ratio10:01 Fuel SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
ExhaustBlack, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Primary DriveChain, 38/57 ratio Gear Ratios (overall) 1st9.315
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd6.653 Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd4.948
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th4.102 Gear Ratios (overall) 5th3.517
Gear Ratios (overall) 6thN/A
Wheel Type, FrontBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights Wheels Type, RearBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Brakes, Caliper TypeDual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Engine Torque Testing MethodJ1349 Engine Torque73 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm)3,500 Lean Angle, Right27.1
Lean Angle, Left27.1 Fuel Economy Testing MethodEstimated City/Hwy
Fuel Economy48 mpg CO2 Emissions Testing MethodN/A
CO2 EmissionsN/A
Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator LampsHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped) GaugesHandlebar-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