The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom motorcycle specifications include a 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259.9 kg (573 lb).
Key specifications
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 34th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 17% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 53% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,250
2,376
5% below average.
1,519
1,599
5% below average.
660
689
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-B16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 162 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) |
| Torque | 107.1 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 30.0° |
|---|---|
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Laced Steel |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 259.9 kg (573 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 250.8 kg (553 lb) |
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.95 L (2.10 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 10599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.