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Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2014 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight.



Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2014 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
Sportster Forty-Eight
Year
2014
Category
Custom / cruiser

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.0383 HP/kg
Top Speed
45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph
Torque
107.12 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
250.8 kg / 553.0 pounds
Ground Clearance
99 mm / 3.9 inches
Overall Height
1,005 mm / 39.6 inches
Overall Length
2,250 mm / 88.6 inches
Overall Width
625 mm / 24.6 inches
Trail
107 mm / 4.2 inches
Kerb Weight
259.9 kg / 573.0 pounds
Wheelbase
1,519 mm / 59.8 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
88.9 x 96.8 mm / 3.5 x 3.8 inches
Engine Capacity
1201.25 cc / 73.30 cubic inches
Compression
9.7:1
Engine Detail
Air-cooled, Evolution®
Engine Type
V2, four-stroke
Starter
Electric
Exhaust system
E Type 9

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Belt
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Drive line
57/38 ratio
Lubrication System
Dry sump
Oil Capacity
2.60 litres / 0.17 quarts

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Consumption
4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
7.95 litres / 2.10 gallons
Emission Details
Zero emission
Greenhouse Gases
113.7 CO

Suspension

Front Suspension
Dual Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension
Single Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
80/100-10
Front Tire Dimensions
150/80-16
Rear Tire
80/100-10
Rear Tire Dimensions
150/80-B16
Rims
Black, Laced Steel

Brakes

Front Brakes
Single disc. Dual-piston
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Single-piston

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights
Lighting
High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Lithium Iron Phosphate 48V/20Ah battery, 16.8 kg. Range 60 km. Recharging time: 4 hours. Made in Taiwan.
Colour Options
Vivid Black, Blackened Cayenne Sunglo, Morocco Gold Pearl, Hard Candy Volcanic Orange Flake, Hard Candy Chrome Flake

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