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Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2017 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight.



Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2017 motorcycle info

Main Detail

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

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.2713 HP/kg
Torque
96.00 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3500 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
247.0 kg / 544.5 pounds
Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 inches
Overall Length
2,210 mm / 87.0 inches
Trail
132 mm / 5.2 inches
Kerb Weight
252.0 kg / 555.6 pounds
Wheelbase
1,495 mm / 58.9 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
88.9 x 96.8 mm / 3.5 x 3.8 inches
Compression
9.7:1
Engine Detail
Evolution® engine
Engine Type
V2, four-stroke
Starter
Electric
Exhaust system
Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers

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
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Consumption
4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
7.90 litres / 2.09 gallons
Greenhouse Gases
113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Twin shocks

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
130/90-B16
Rear Tire
150/80-B16
Rims
Black, Laced Steel

Brakes

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

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

Colour Options
Corona Yellow Pearl, Crushed Ice Denim, Hard Candy HotRod Red Flake, Hard Candy Black Gold Flake, Vivid Black, Billet Silver

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