2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
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General motorcycle information

Model
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
Year
2017
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
73.35 cubic inches (1202.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
67.0 horsepowers (50.0 kiloWatts) at 6000 RPM
Torque
70.81 pound-foot/lbf-ft (96.00 Nm / 9.79 kgf-m) at 3500 RPM
Compression
9.7:1
Bore x stroke
5.42 x 5.91 inches (88.9 x 96.8 mm)
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
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)
29.6°
Trail
8.05 inches (132.0 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
544.5 pounds (247.0 kg)
Wet weight
555.6 pounds (252.0 kg)
Seat height
43.3 inches (710 mm)
Wheelbase
91.2 inches (1495 mm)
Overall length
134.8 inches (2210 mm)
Ground clearance
6.7 inches (110 mm)
Fuel capacity
2.09 gallons (7.9 litres)
Oil capacity
0.69 gallons (2.6 litres)

Further motorcycle information