Editing Harley Davidson Forty-Eight



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|name             = Harley Davidson Forty-Eight
|photo=harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2010-2010-4.jpg
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|manufacturer     = Harley Davidson
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|production       = 2010 - 2016
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|class            = Cruiser
|engine           = air-cooled, Evolution
|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 88.9mm
|compression      = 10:01
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|power            =
|torque           = 70.81 ft/lbs (96.0 Nm) @ 3750RPM
|fuel_system      = Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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|transmission     = Gear box: [[gears]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: dual shocks
|brakes           =Front: dual-psiton <br>Rear: dual-psiton
|front_tire       = {{tire|130/90B16 73H}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|150/80B16 77H}} 
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|wheelbase        = 59.8 inches (1519 mm)
|length           = 87.01 inches (2210 mm)
|width            = 32.72 inches (831 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      = 27.99 inches (711 mm)
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|wet_weight       = 247.0 kg
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The '''[[Harley Davidson]] Forty-Eight''' was a air-cooled, Evolution Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Harley Davidson]] between 2010 and 2016. Max [[torque]] was 70.81 ft/lbs (96.0 Nm) @ 3750 RPM.  

==Engine==
A 88.9mm [[bore]] x 88.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1202.0 cubic centimeters.  

==Drive==
The bike has a gears transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 130/90B16 73H front [[tire]] and a 150/80B16 77H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual-psiton in the front and a dual-psiton in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 59.8 inches (1519 mm) long.  

==2010 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight==
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[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2010-2010-3.jpg|600px|2010 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
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[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2010-2010-0.jpg|600px|2010 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]

The 2010 MY Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight sports an air-cooled, 1200cc, Evolution V-twin powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 107 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It is the newest addition to the House Milwaukee 2010 line-up, and addresses a wide variety of riders, thanks to its design which incorporates classic and modern cruiser elements. 

The highlights for this model are the solo seat with a low, 26" seat height, the fat tires, the 16" blacked-out, black steel laced wheels, the under-mounted mirrors, a telescopic fork with wide triple clamps, a chopped front fender, a chopped rear fender, a side-mounted licence plate, a peanut-shaped fuel tank, and a lowered suspension package. 


==2011 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight==
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2011-2011-3.jpg|600px|2011 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
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[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2011-2011-1.jpg|600px|2011 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]

The 2011 MY Harley Davidson Forty-Eight sports an air-cooled, 1200cc, Evolution powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 107 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. This bulky machine may take on the roles of a powerful daily commuter, an evening stroller through city boulevards and even weekend hauls across the highway. 

It comes standard with beefy tires, mounted on large, 16", lace-spoked wheels with blacked-out rims, a slammed rear suspension, a classic, peanut-shaped fuel tank, chopped fenders, blacked-out components, a solo seat, a low-profile custom handlebar, under-mounted mirrors, plus a side-mounted licence plate.


==2012 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight==
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2012-2012-3.jpg|600px|2012 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
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[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2012-2012-1.jpg|600px|2012 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]

The 2012 MY Harley Davidson XL1200X Forty-Eight sports an air-cooled, 1202cc, Evolution V-twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 107 Nm of torque at 400 rpm. It addresses riders who want a more clean look to their machine, with no unnecessary visual embellishments. 

Inspired from the 60's cafe racers and bobers, this machine comes with a solo seat, a chopped rear fender, slammed handlebars with a speedometer and under-mount mirrors, a wide front tire, a chromed exhaust system, and a number of blacked-out parts that give it an inconspicuous aggressiveness.


==2013 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight==
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2013-2013-2.jpg|600px|2013 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2013-2013-1.jpg|600px|2013 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2013-2013-0.jpg|600px|2013 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]

The 2013 MY Harley Davidson Forty-Eight has a number of features that set it apart from the other models in the Sportster series. A beefy, telescopic front fork, a wide, 130mm tire mounted on a 16" lace-spoked steel wheel, a low profile custom handlebar with under-mounted mirrors and a chopped rear fender, the usual MoCo recipe. In fact, except for the classic peanut fuel tank, all the other design features on the Forty-Eight make it a modern, aggressive, fresh-looking cruiser, which is sure to appeal to the younger fans of House Milwaukee machines.

On the tech/engine side of things, it sports the proven, 1200cc, air-cooled Evolution powerplant mated to a dependable five-speed transmission. The engine boasts an impressive 107 Nm of torque at 3250 rpm. 


==2016 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight==
[[File:harley-davidson-forty-eight-3-2016-2016-1.jpg|600px|2016 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight]]

The 2016 MY Harley Davidson Forty-Eight has been redesigned, making it even more aggressive and increases its desirability. Besides the revised suspension package, which can be found throughout the Sportster series, the Forty-eight has also been fitted with a lower seat height, a more aggressive overall appearance and new cast aluminum wheels. 

In all other departments, it remains unchanged, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1202cc, Evolution engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that produces 96 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm.

[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley Davidson motorcycles]]
[[Category:2010s motorcycles]]