The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special motorcycle specifications include a 1,202 cc (73.35 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255.8 kg (564 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special 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 36th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 18% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 18th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 74th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 54% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,202 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of Harley-Davidson models.
255.8 kg — heavier than about 18% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 82%.
706 mm — taller than about 74% of Harley-Davidson models.
7.9 L — larger than about 3% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,164
2,376
9% below average.
1,495
1,599
6% below average.
706
689
Close to average.
110
128
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-B16 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 161 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2019 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,202 cc (73.35 cu in) |
| Torque | 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
| Rake | 30.2° |
| Trail | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 255.8 kg (564 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 248.1 kg (547 lb) |
| Seat height | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,164 mm (85.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.90 L (2.09 US gal) |
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| 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2620 hp/kg |
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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 |
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| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, wicked Red, Billiard White |
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| Exhaust system | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 11649. 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.