The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 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
2013-2020Model years
1,201 ccDisplacement
107.1 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
259.9 kgWet weight
660 mmSeat height
8 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
99 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20132014201520162017201820192020
Year-specific specification changes
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
2019202010.0:1
Displacement
201720201,202 cc (73.35 cu in)
Dry weight
20162020247 kg (544.5 lb)
Front brakes
20152020Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Front tire
20172020130/90-B16
Fuel system
20162020Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Gearbox
20165-speed
Rear brakes
20152020Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.
Torque
201596.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,750 rpm
2016201896.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
2019202099.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Wet weight
2016257 kg (566.6 lb)
20172020252 kg (555.6 lb)
Wheelbase
201620201,495 mm (58.9 inches)
Engine oil capacity
20202.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Exhaust system
2015Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
20172018Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
20192020Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Fuel capacity
201520207.90 L (2.09 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20185.20 L/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2018120.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
20162020110 mm (4.3 inches)
Instruments
2020Handlebar-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
Oil capacity
20202.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Overall length
201620182,210 mm (87.0 inches)
201920202,164 mm (85.2 inches)
Seat height
20162018710 mm (28.0 inches)
20192020665 mm (26.2 inches)
Trail
20162017132 mm (5.2 inches)
20182020135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels
20182020Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,201 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,519 mmSeat 660 mmClearance 99 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 150/80-16 front / 150/80-B16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tire width | 150 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| 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 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
|---|
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| 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) |
| Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 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 | Hard Candy Coloma Gold Flake, Ember Red Sunglo, Big Blue Pearl, Vivid Black |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | E Type 9 |
| Price as new | US$ 10599. Euro 10795. UK £ 8895. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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