A low-slung urban brawler, the newly styled Forty-Eight® motorcycle drips attitude from every element. Thanks to its bold new front end, burly Dark Custom™ styling, and big comfort improvements, the muscular Forty-Eight® model is initiating an all-out urban assault.
NEW IN 2016
- Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench
- Front forks with cartridge dampening technology
- Fork brace and massive triple clamps
- Optimized seat design for all-day comfort, minimalist style
- Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels in gloss black with Machined highlights
- Open design sprocket
- Blacked-out belt guard
- Turn signal mounts off upper triple
- Chrome exhaust shields with unique cutouts to show off blacked-out mufflers
- Paint color options including Hard Candy Custom™ color
- Retro-mod tank graphics
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length |
85 in. (2159 mm) |
| Seat Height |
27.3 in. (693 mm) |
| Fuel Capacity |
2.1 gal. (7.9 L) |
| Dry Weight |
538 lbs. (244 kg) |
Powertrain
| Engine |
Air-cooled, Evolution™ |
| Displacement |
73.4 cu. in. (1202 cc) |
| Engine Torque |
70.8 ft. lbs. @ 3500 RPM (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM) |
| Transmission |
5-speed |
Wheels/Tires
| |
Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum with Machined Highlights |
| Front |
Scorcher® “31” 130/90B16 73H |
| Rear |
Scorcher® “31” 150/80B16 77H |
Color Options
| Color Options |
Solids: Vivid Black; NEW Billet Silver; Velocity Red Sunglo; NEW Olive Gold Hard Candy Custom™ Colors: Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake; NEW Hard Candy Gold Flake |
