Forty-Eight® Special
In Brief
Retro cool. Modern swagger. Commands attention with a bulldog stance, beefy forks and that classic peanut tank with 70s flair. Starts with a low, rumbling flurry of black and chrome, finishes with a metal-flake uppercut.
Forty-Eight® Special Motorcycle Features:
- Chrome powertrain bottom-end shows off the 1200 Evolution® engine
- Authentic bold 70’s-inspired tank graphic and badge shows the bike’s retro rootsA balance of blacked-out and chrome finishes give it that authentic custom attitude
- A bulldog stance with a slammed speedometer and peanut tank, massive triple clamps, and 49mm front forks
- New Fists in the wind attitude with Tallboy® handlebars
- A ribbed, solo-style seat for all-day cruising comfort while maintaining the bike’s minimalist style
- 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 nine-spoke wheels that are black as night from rim to rubber to compliment the Dark Custom look
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 86.6 in. (2,199 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.8 in. (705 mm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal. (7.9 L) |
| Dry weight | 553 lb. (251 kg) |
POWERTRAIN
| Engine | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Displacement | 73.4 cu. in. (1,202 cc) |
| Bore | 3.5 in. (88.9 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.8 in. (96.8 mm) |
| Engine Torque | 73 ft. lb. (99 Nm) |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
WHEELS / TIRES
| Wheels | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Tires Front | 130/90B16 73H |
| Tires Rear | 150/80B16 77H |
COLOR OPTIONS
| Color Options | Vivid Black, Wicked Red, and Billiard White |
Customised Model
