2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom
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General motorcycle information

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

Engine and transmission

Displacement
73.30 cubic inches (1201.2 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
-
Torque
79.01 pound-foot/lbf-ft (107.12 Nm / 10.92 kgf-m) at 4000 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

Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
6.51 inches (106.7 mm)
Front tyre
130/90-B16
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
43.3 inches (710 mm)
Wheelbase
92.8 inches (1520 mm)
Overall length
137.6 inches (2255 mm)
Ground clearance
6.1 inches (100 mm)
Fuel capacity
2.10 gallons (8.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.69 gallons (2.6 litres)

Further motorcycle information