XL FORTY-EIGHT™ 2013 FACTS & FEATURES

New Paint Color Options:

  • Black side covers to match bodywork finish
  • Michelin® Scorcher® “31” front and rear tires
  • Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers
  • Muscular bulldog front stance and slammed rear suspension
  • Classic 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank with lightening hole mounting bracket
  • 16-inch Black, laced steel wheels
  • Chopped front fender mounted on fork brace with lightening holes
  • Chopped rear fender
  • Tall and fat 130 mm Dunlop MT90 front tire
  • Blacked-out components including air cleaner cover, clutch and brake levers, and turn signals
  • One-piece, Sportster® classic solo seat
  • 26-inch seat height
  • Low profile custom handlebar
  • Under-mounted mirrors
  • Side-mounted license plate
  • Combination stop/turn/tail lights

Key Features:
The Forty-Eight™ is an urban brawler that drips attitude from every element; from the fat, balloon tires to the all-steel peanut tank to the solo seat. Custom touches define this bulldog of a bike. A slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors, and 26-inch seat height offer a low profile, while the peanut tank and big 16-inch wheels combine for a menacing look that could only come from Harley-Davidson.

  • Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
  • Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
  • 5-speed Transmission
  • Chrome, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
  • Forward foot controls
  • Optional Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free security fob

Color Options:

  • Solids:
    • Vivid Black
  • Custom Colors:
    • Big Blue Pearl
    • Ember Red Sunglo
    • Hard Candy Coloma Gold Flake

U.S. MSRP:

  • Vivid Black: $10,599
  • Solids: $10,904
  • Custom Colors: $11,024

Technical Data / Specifications

DIMENSIONS
Length 88.6 in. (2250 mm)
Overall Width 32.7 in. (831 mm)
Overall Height 42 in. (1067 mm)
Seat Height (Laden) 26 in. (660 mm)
Seat Height (Unladen) 26.8 in. (681 mm)
Ground Clearance 3.9 in. (99 mm)
Rake (Steering Head) 30°
Fork Angle 30°
Trail 4.2 in. (107 mm)
Wheelbase 59.8 in. (1519 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher® “31”)
Front Tire 130/90B16 73H
Rear Tire 150/80B16 77H
Fuel Capacity 2.1 gal. (7.9 L)
Warning Light (Fuel) At approx. 0.65 gal. (2.46 L)
Oil Capacity 2.8 qts. (2.6 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qt. (.95 L)
Weight
As Shipped 553 lbs. (251 kg)
In Running Order 573 lbs. (260 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (454 kg)
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating 335 lbs. (152 kg)
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating 665 lbs. (302 kg)
ENGINE
Engine Type Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.5 in. x 3.812 in. (88.9 mm x 96.8 mm)
Displacement 73.3 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (Overall) 1st: 9.315, 2nd: 6.653, 3rd: 4.948, 4th: 4.102, 5th: 3.517
CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
WHEELS
Front Wheel 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
Rear Wheel 16 in. x 3 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
BRAKES
Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Rotor Type (Front) 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292.1 mm x 5.1 mm)
Rotor Type (Rear) 10.24 in. x .28 in. (260.1 mm x 7.1 mm)
SUSPENSION TRAVEL
Front Wheel 3.62 in. (92 mm)
Rear Wheel 1.63 in. (41 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque 79 ft. lbs. @ 3250 RPM (107 Nm @ 3250 RPM)
Lean Angle (Right) 27.8°
Lean Angle (Left) 26.1°
Fuel Economy 48 mpg (4.9 L/100 km)
ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging System Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 RPM, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting System 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
LIGHTS
Headlamp 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam (Quartz halogen)
Turn Signal Lights 28W self-canceling
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lights 8W/28W per lamp
Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)
WARRANTY
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter

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