Can we blame them? If you see this bike prowling the streets, then you best get out of its way. The Forty-Eight is the personification of an urban brawler; from the fat, balloon tires to the all-steel peanut tank to the solo seat and all the custom touches in-between, the Forty-Eight is a mighty two-wheeled trampler that owns the concrete road.
In terms of design, Harley-Davidson wanted to build a bike that not only performs like a beast, but looks like one too. The 26" seat height offers a low profile, while the peanut tank and big 16" wheels combine for a menacing look that could only come from Harley-Davidson. Custom touches have also been added, including a chopped front fender mounted on fork brace with lightening holes, a slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors, a low profile custom handlebar, a side-mounted license plate, and a pair of 16" black, laced steel wheels.
For all of its imposing aesthetic characteristics, the heart of the Forty-Eight is still its rubber-mounted 1,200cc Evolution V-Twin powertrain, one that comes with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), a chrome, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers, and a five-speed transmission.
Any which way you look at the Harley Davidson XL1200X Sportster Forty-Eight, you’ll go back to the same conclusion: it’s the kind of meaty cruiser that you’d love to have in your garage.
Find out more about the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Sportster Forty-Eight after the jump.
Model Highlights
NEW Black side covers to match bodywork finish
NEW Michelin Scorcher “31” front and
rear tires
NEW Paint color options and graphics:
Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution
1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers
Muscular bulldog front stance and slammed
rear suspension
Classic 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank with
lightening hole mounting bracket
16-inch Black, laced steel wheels
Chopped front fender mounted on fork brace
with lightening holes
Chopped rear fender
Tall and fat 130 mm Dunlop MT90 front tire
Blacked-out components including air cleaner
cover, clutch and brake levers and turn signals
One-piece, Sportster classic solo seat
26-inch seat height
Low profile custom handlebar
Under-mounted mirrors
Side-mounted license plate
Combination stop/turn/tail lights
Key Features
Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic
Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
5-Speed Transmission
Chrome, shorty dual exhaust with
slash-cut mufflers
Forward foot controls
Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security
System with hands-free security fob
Specifications
Engine
Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement (in./cc)
73.3/1200
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port
Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission
5-speed
Miles Per Gallon
48 MPG combined City/Hwy
Length (in./mm)
88.6/2250
Seat Height (laden) (in./mm)
26/660
Wheelbase (in./mm)
59.8/1519
Tire
Michelin Scorcher “31”
front and rear
• Front
Scorcher “31”
130/90B16 73H
• Rear
Scorcher “31”
150/80B16 77H
Wheel
• Front
Black Laced Steel
16 in. x 3 in.
(406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
• Rear
Black Laced Steel
16 in. x 3 in.
(406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl, Chrome Yellow, H-D Orange
Quotes
Infosport Bike----"Go back to your first full year of production is the Sportster 1200 Custom motorcycle, the bike that introduced the H-Web Builder bicycle factory D1TM customization process. The support of the bicycle generator, customers can customize their bike with custom 1,200-seat, handlebars, pedals, wheels, safety, painting and finishing options the engine of your choice, which are installed right at the factory. Accessories retailer-installed even more can be added and see the bike site builder. "
This is amazing! I love the angst of this motorcycle. Imagine riding this and driving across the streets. Every person will surely gets out of your way.
Posted on
01.9.2012 @ 03:29