Harley-Davidson XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special
Harley-Davidson XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2018 - 19 |
Engine | Evolution, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 10.01:1 |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
Suspension | Front: Front forks with cartridge dampening technology Rear: Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench |
Brakes | Front: Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers Rear: Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers |
Front Tire | 130/90 B16 73H |
Rear Tire | 150/80 B16 77H |
Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
Seat Height | 705 mm / 27.7 in Unladen |
Weight | 248 kg / 540 lbs (dry), 256 kg / 564 lbs (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 2.6 Liters / 0.69 US gal |
Fuel Capacity | 7.9 Liters / 2.1 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Evolution, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.01:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90 B16 73H front tire and a 150/80 B16 77H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers in the front and a Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a Front forks with cartridge dampening technology while the rear was equipped with a Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench. The XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special was fitted with a 7.9 Liters / 2.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 248 kg / 540 lbs. The wheelbase was 1495 mm / 58.9 in long.
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Overview
Harley Davidson Forty Eight Special
Harley-Davidson® (NYSE:HOG) adds to the long
legacy of its Sportster motorcycle line with the
introduction of the Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight
Special models. The latest in a line of 100 high-impact
motorcycles the company plans to introduce by 2027, these new
high-bar Sportsters combine throw-back styling trends from the
custom-bike scene with the solid foundation of the Sportster
platform and the punchy performance of the Evolution 1200 V-Twin
engine.
Since its introduction in 1957, Sportster motorcycles have been repeatedly reimagined in the hands of both the Motor Company and bike owners: The Sportster as a bobber, a chopper, a scrambler and a café racer; as a hero on flat tracks and drag strips and road-race courses; as an accessible entry-point for first-time riders, and as a custom-of-one cruiser.
Since its inception, the Sportster has offered the perfect combination of size,
power and character that makes it appealing to so many different riders, said
Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson V.P. of Styling & Design. A Sportster is a
relatively easy bike to strip down and reinvent. What weve done to create the
new Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special is what Sportster owners have been doing
with their own bikes for generations.
New fuel tank graphics distinguish both the Iron 1200 and the Forty-Eight Special, and combine bold color stripes with a formal typeface, color and graphic elements originally popular in the 1970s.
The art on these two fuel tanks reflect contemporary trends we are seeing on custom bikes and in design in general, a move away from more complex and intricate art to a look thats very simple and clean, said Richards. Its also important to note that these graphics respect the shape of the fuel tank and in the case of the Sportster, that tank shape is a classic design element in its own right.
Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special
The Forty-Eight Special is a high-barred, 70s-inspired design. However, its got a smaller 2.2 gallon tank, smaller, wider front wheel and the ape hangers are a different design. Richards said: We specifically selected the Tallboy bar for its shape. It offers less pull-back than the Mini-Ape, a look that really works with the steamroller front end and the smaller fuel tank on the Forty-Eight Special model.
That 2.2-gallon peanut Sportster fuel tank features rows of bold, horizontal stripes framing a simple Harley-Davidson text logo. The fuel tank is available in three color options: Vivid Black, Wicked Red, and Billiard White.
The burly front end of the Forty-Eight Special a wide front tire framed by fat forks looks especially menacing when topped with a gloss-black Tallboy handlebar. The Evolution 1200 engine features a black top end over an expanse of brilliant chrome covers plus chrome muffler and exhaust shields. Chrome lower rocker boxes, pushrod tubes and tappet covers contrast with the black cylinders to highlight the V-Twin engine shape. High-performance Michelin Scorcher 31 tires front and rear are mounted on Black Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels.
The Harley-Davidson Smart Security System and anti-lock braking system (ABS) are factory-installed options for the Forty-Eight Special model.
Features:
1200 Evolution® Engine 1200cc at your command to deliver tons of torque for an unforgettably fun ride.
Dark Custom Style A balance of blacked-out and chrome finishes give it that authentic custom attitude.
Gas tank on a 2019 Forty-Eight Special motorcycle Throwback 70s Custom Tank Art Authentic bold 70s-inspired tank graphic and badge shows the bikes retro roots.
Bold Muscular Attitude
A bulldog stance with a slammed speedometer and peanut tank, massive triple clamps, and 49mm front forks.
Handlebars on a 2019 Forty-Eight Special motorcycle Tallboy® Handlebars Ride with your fists in the wind with the black Tallboy® handlebars. Shaped to provide the ideal balance of rise and width.
Seat on Forty-Eight Special motorcycle Optimized Seat Design A ribbed, solo-style seat for all-day cruising comfort while maintaining the bikes minimalist style.
Rear shocks on a 2019 Forty-Eight Special motorcycle Emulsion Rear Shock With Screw Adjuster. Features an Emulsion rear shock with a screw pre-load adjuster that soaks up every bump the street throws your way, and easily adjusts to fit your riding style.
Front tire on a 2019 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels Split nine-spoke wheels that are black as night from rim to rubber to compliment the Dark Custom look.
Make Model | Harley Davidson Forty-Eight Special |
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Year | 2018 - 19 |
Engine Type | Evolution, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 1202 cc / 73.4 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 10.01:1 |
Exhaust | Exhaust Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
Induction | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Torque | 99 Nm / 73 ft/lbs @ 3500 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Belt |
Primary Drive Chain | 38/57 ratio |
Gear Ratio | 1st 9.315 / 2nd 6.653 / 3rd 4.948 / 4th 4.102 / 5th 3.517 |
Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
Front Suspension | Front forks with cartridge dampening technology |
Rear Suspension | Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench |
Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers |
Front Wheel | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
Rear Wheel | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
Front Tire | 130/90 B16 73H |
Rear Tire | 150/80 B16 77H |
Rake | 30.2° |
Trail | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
Dimensions | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in |
Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
Seat Height | 705 mm / 27.7 in Unladen |
Ground Clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
Lean Angle (left) | 27.1º |
Lean Angle (right) | 27.1º |
Dry Weight | 248 kg / 540 lbs |
Wet Weight | 256 kg / 564 lbs |
Oil Capacity | 2.6 Liters / 0.69 US gal |
Fuel Capacity | 7.9 Liters / 2.1 US gal |