The Forty-Eight has more than just custom cool styling with the smooth ride on new front fork sliders, a fat and wide front tyre and slammed rear suspension. The low solo seat, under-bar mounted mirrors and clean rear fender emphasise the Forty-Eight’s focus on chiseled customisation.
With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and a broad torque curve, the Forty-Eight delivers a powerfully responsive ride with smooth clutch effort. The chrome, staggered shorty dual muffler pounds out the distinctive Harley-Davidson American V-Twin sound. The Forty-Eight embraces the street up front with forward foot controls, low profile custom handlebar, fork-mounted turn signals, slammed speedometer mounting bracket and lightened fork brace.
A unique dual texture solo seat fits the lone rider, while a passenger pillion, footpegs and backrest are some of the many accessories that can be added. The black chopped rear fender with combination stop/turn/tail lights help show-off the fat 150 mm rear tyre and 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels. The front tyre also rides on a wide black wheel.
The Forty-Eight is available in Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver and Mirage Orange Pearl colours.
Harley Davidson Forty-Eight (XL 48)
Harley Davidon Motorcycles
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a new factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of a Custom. Riding low and featuring the classic “peanut” fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with the performance of its blacked and polished rubber-mounted Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine.
Additional Info
- Link : Harley Davidson UK
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