2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
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General motorcycle information

Model
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
Year
2015
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
73.30 cubic inches (1201.2 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
67.0 horsepowers (50.0 kiloWatts) at 3750 RPM
Torque
70.81 pound-foot/lbf-ft (96.00 Nm / 9.79 kgf-m) at 5750 RPM
Compression
9.7:1
Bore x stroke
5.42 x 5.91 inches (88.9 x 96.8 mm)
Fuel system
Injection
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Belt
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.90 litres/100 km, 20.4 km/l or 48.0 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Trail
6.51 inches (106.7 mm)
Front tyre
150/80-16
Rear tyre
150/80-B16
Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
553.0 pounds (250.8 kg)
Wet weight
573.0 pounds (259.9 kg)
Seat height
40.3 inches (660 mm)
Wheelbase
92.7 inches (1518 mm)
Overall length
137.3 inches (2250 mm)
Ground clearance
6.0 inches (99 mm)
Fuel capacity
2.09 gallons (7.9 litres)
Oil capacity
0.69 gallons (2.6 litres)

Further motorcycle information