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2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Specifications
MSRP $11,299 in Vivid Black $11,649 in color
$11,749 in Hard Candy Custom Security Option +$395
ABS Option +$795
Engine - Air-cooled, Evolution®
Bore & Stroke - 3.5 in. x 3.811 in. (88.9 mm x 96.8 mm)
Displacement - 73.4 cu in. (1202cc)
Exhaust Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with black dual slash-cut mufflers
Fuel Economy - 48 mpg (Combined City/Hwy, claimed)
Engine Torque - 70.8 ft-lb at 3500 rpm (claimed)
Front Wheel - Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Rear Wheel - Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Front Tire - 130/90B16 73H
Rear Tire - 150/80B16 77H
Brakes, Caliper Type - Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) - 27.1
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) - 27.1
Fuel Capacity - 2.1 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter) - 2.8 qt.
Weight, In Running Order - 551 lbs
Length - 85 in.
Seat Height - 27.3 in.
Ground Clearance - 3.9 in.
Wheelbase - 59.3 in.
Colors - Vivid Black, Bullet Silver, Corona Yellow Pearl, Crushed Ice Denim, Hard Candy Black, Gold Flake, Hard Candy, Hot Rod Red Flake