It's a little bit heavy and it can be expensive, but there are also several unique qualities that make the Sportster one of the best beginner bikes out there. ...Oct 14, 2020
How fast is a Harley 48?
110 mph
What does 48 mean on a Sportster?
The 48 is about half an inch lower in the seat than the 1200 Custom, but there is barely any difference in ground clearance. The 48 has what is known as the “peanut” tank, which holds about a gallon less than the standard tank on the 1200 Custom. It may not seem like much, but another gallon is 45 more miles on a 1200.
What is the difference between Harley 48 and Sportster?
In fact the 48 is a factory customized Sportster model; shorter shocks, a small peanut tank, forward controls, and a fat beefy front end, like some bigger harleys have, possibly the main atraction of this model, so in parts the 48 is worth the price difference.
What's a Harley Davidson 48?
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight lives among the Sportster models of Harley's cruiser line, offering riders a compact, aggressive, custom-looking V-twin experience. ...Mar 9, 2020
What's the difference between 883 and 48?
In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Forty Eight is powered by 1202 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Iron 883 is powered by 883 cc engine. Harley Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 different colours while Harley Davidson Iron 883 comes with 3 colours.
How fast will a Harley 48 go?
Top Speed: 110 mph (Est.)Mar 5, 2021
How much horsepower does a Harley 48 have?
The Forty-Eight gets a good looking V-twin engine with a displacement of 1,200cc. The V-twin is air-cooled and sounds like the classic Harley you expect. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The engine makes 60 hp and 73 lb-ft of torque.Jan 24, 2020
How fast is a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200?
2018 - 2021 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 Top Speed: 118 mph (Est.)Mar 9, 2021
Why is it called a Harley 48?
It's that tiny teardrop tank that gives the Forty-Eight its name. Perhaps that's because fitting the peanut tank meant cutting capacity from the standard Sportster's less-than-generous 3.3 gallons to just 2.1, which many riders would find totally in-adequate. ...Jul 7, 2010