2018 FORTY-EIGHT® SPECIAL

On the basis of the standard, Harley-Davidson has launched the Special, a custom that is undoubtedly striking thanks to its tallboy black handlebar and its larger peanut-shaped tank -8.3 liters-. Changes have also been made in the decoration, adding a top in black and a bottom in shiny chrome, as well as protections on the exhaust. It is available in three colors -Vivid Black, Wicked Red and Billiard White- with three horizontal stripes that encompass the brand’s logo.

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Description

The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight belongs to the Sportster range, which means being an agile and powerful motorcycle, which in 2018 is divided into two versions, the normal and the Special, with raised handlebars. Both share the 1200 cc air-cooled engine and its impressive 130-gauge front wheel. A 49mm diameter fork is mounted on the front axle, very robust and ensuring sufficient rigidity as well as extraordinary maneuverability.

Two adjustable shock absorbers have been installed in the rear axle in preload, while the aluminum wheels have nine divided arms.

On the basis of the standard, Harley-Davidson has launched the Special, a custom that is undoubtedly striking thanks to its tallboy black handlebar and its larger peanut-shaped tank – 8.3 liters. Changes have also been made in the decoration, adding a top in black and a bottom in shiny chrome, as well as protections on the exhaust. It is available in three colors -Vivid Black, Wicked Red and Billiard White- with three horizontal stripes that encompass the brand’s logo.

Additional information

Weight256 kg
Dimensions2165 mm
Engine

4 stroke, Air-Cooled Evolution ™, V-engine

Valve system

2 valves, Rods and rocker arms

Bore x stroke

88,9 X 96,8 mm

Displacement

1.202 cc

Compression ratio

10.0 : 1

System

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) electronic fuel injection system

Seat height

705 mm

Ground clearance

110 mm

Trail

135 mm

Wheelbase

1.495 mm

Tires, front

130/90 B16 73H, Michelin Scorcher 31

Tires, rear

150/80 B16 77H, Michelin Scorcher 31

Fuel capacity

7,9 l

Max. torque

96 Nm @ 3.500 rpm

Steering angle

27,1° / 27,1°

Consumption

5,2 l/100km

CO2 emissions

120 g/km, Euro4

Drive

Chain, secondary ratio 38/57

Final drive

Belt

Clutch

Mechanic; by cable, Multi-disc in oil bath

Relation 1

9,004

Relation 2

6,432

Relation 3

4,783

Relation 4

3,965

Relation 5

3,4

Frame

Double steel wedge

Brake, front

2 pistons, 300mm disc, ABS

Brake, rear

2 pistons, ABS, Ø 260 mm disc

Front wheel suspension

39mm telescopic fork, 92 mm travel

Rear wheel suspension

2 emulsion buffers, 41mm travel, Adjustable in preload, Double arm, Steel swingarm

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