Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2020 General information | |
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| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 11299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1202.0 ccm (73.35 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Evolution® engine |
| Power output | 65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Driveline | 57/38 ratio |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.2° |
| Trail | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Wheels | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 252.0 kg (555.6 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2632 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 665 mm (26.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Alternate seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2164 mm (85.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.90 litres (2.09 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
Other specifications | |
| Color options | Vivid Black, Performance Orange, Stone Washed White Pearl, River Rock Grey Denim, Stiletto Red |
| Starter | Electric |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
Further information | |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation’s top providers. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 20 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
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