Home ›Showroom›Model Details
2018 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight® Special •
$11,299
AUTHENTIC THROWBACK SOUL MEETS A MODERN RIDE
A new school twist on the choice ride for those who know how to have fun.
- Features
- Specs
- Options
- Available Colors
- Photos
- Promotions
Styling + Features
- 1200 CC EVOLUTION® ENGINE: 1200 cc at your command to deliver tons of torque for an unforgettably fun ride.
- DARK CUSTO STYLE: A balance of blacked-out and chrome finishes give it that authentic custom attitude.
- THROWBACK 70'S CUSTOM TANK ART: Authentic bold 70's-inspired tank graphic and badge shows the bikes retro roots.
- BOLD MUSCULAR ATTITUDE: A bulldog stance with a slammed speedometer and peanut tank, massive ripple clamps, and 49mm front forks.
- TALLBO® HANDLEBARSY: Ride with your fists in the wind with the black Tallboy® handlebars. Shaped to provide the ideal balance of rise and width.
- OPTIMIZED SEAT DESIGN: A ribbed, solo-style seat for all-day cruising comfort while maintaining the bike's minimalist style.
- 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: Split nine-spoke wheels that are black as night from rim to rubber to compliment the Dark Custom look.
General Information
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson
Model
Forty-Eight® Special
Model Code
FORTYEIGHTSPECIAL
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front and Rear - Dual-piston
Wheels
Front and Rear - Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Tires
Front - 130/90B16 73H
Rear - 150/80B16 77H
Dimensions
Weight
As shipped - 547 lb.
In running order - 564 lb.
Seat Height
Laden - 26.2 in.
Unladen - 27.8 in.
Electrical
Lighting
High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped)
Engine
Displacement
1,202 cc (73.4 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke
3.5 x 3.8 in.
Torque
73 ft. / lb. @ 3,500 rpm
Testing method - J1349
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
MPG Rating
Combined City / Hwy - 48 mpg
Exhaust
Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Gear Ratio
Overall
1st - 9.315
Overall 2nd - 6.653
Overall 3rd - 4.948
Overall 4th - 4.102
Overall 5th - 3.517
Operational
Oil Capacity
With filter - 2.8 qt.
Primary Drive
Chain, 38 / 57 ratio
Rake
Steering head - 30.2°
Other
Additional Colors
Vivid Black
Wicked Red
Billiard Whitey