2021 Harley-Davidson® Forty-Eight® Base

2021 Harley-Davidson® Forty-Eight® Base

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  • Year 2021
  • Make Harley-Davidson®
  • Model Forty-Eight®
  • Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
2021 Harley-Davidson® Forty-Eight® Base

2021 Harley-Davidson® Forty-Eight® Base

2021 Harley-Davidson® Forty-Eight®

Heavy-hitting fat tire style with an iconic peanut tank and bulldog stance.

Features may include:

THIS IS THE RIGHT BIKE FOR

  • Urban riders looking to command attention
  • A powerful stance, smooth ride and sharp handling
  • 1200cc Air-Cooled Evolution® V-Twin engine
  • 1200 CC AIR-COOLED EVOLUTION® ENGINE

An iconic V-Twin engine that is renowned for its massive low-end torque and soul-satisfying sound. Lightweight aluminum heads and cylinders improve air-cooling efficiency.

  • FAT FRONT WHEEL

Custom rubber reminiscent of the lead-sled culture. You get a beefy front end with a tall, fat MT90 tire that gives the bike a dominating presence up front and provides a smooth ride and solid handling.

  • 49MM FORK WITH CARTRIDGE DAMPENING

The brawny 49mm front fork is accentuated by massive triple clamps and fork brace. We’ve also added cartridge damping technology to keep the handling crisp and confident, no matter how rough or winding the road ahead.

  • EMULSION REAR SHOCK WITH SCREW ADJUSTER

Features an Emulsion rear shock with a screw pre-load adjuster that soaks up every bump the street throws your way, and easily adjusts to fit your riding style.

  • SPLIT 9-SPOKE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS

A set of black hardcore rims with added machined highlights to set off the design. They’re built of lightweight cast aluminium, so even with the plentitude of fat black rubber rolling underneath the ride feels light and nimble.

  • FOUNDATION BRAKE SYSTEM

An innovative, high-performing system that gives riders more confidence on the road and more power and predictability when you squeeze the brakes.

  • ICONIC 2.1 GALLON FUEL TANK

A classic peanut fuel tank design that adds to the machine's low, powerful bulldog look, showing off the solid mass of the engine and the rawboned style of the lean Sportster® frame.

Engine

Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
Bore 3.5 in.
Stroke 3.8 in.
Displacement 73.4 cu in
Compression Ratio 10:01
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers

Dimensions

Length 85.2 in.
Seat Height, Laden 26.2 in.
Seat Height, Unladen N/A
Ground Clearance 4.3 in.
Rake (steering head) (deg) 30.2
Trail 5.3 in.
Wheelbase 58.9 in.
Tires, Front Specification 130/90B16 73H
Tires, Rear Specification 150/80B16 77H
Fuel Capacity 2.1 gal.
Oil capacity N/A
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 2.8 qt.
Weight, As Shipped 545 lb.
Weight, In Running Order 556 lb.
Luggage Capacity -Volume N/A

Performance

Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
Engine Torque 73 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm) 3500
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 27
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 27
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 48 mpg
Emissions N/A

Drivetrain

Primary Drive Chain, 38/57 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.315
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.653
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.948
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 4.102
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.517
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th N/A

Chassis

Wheel Type, Front Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Wheels Type, Rear Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Brakes, Caliper Type Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear

Electric

Lighting High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped)
Gauges Handlebar-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

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