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2019 Harley-Davidson ® Forty Eight® Special

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Engine

Air-cooled, Evolution®

Engine Torque

3,500 rpm

Weight, As Shipped

547 lb.

Seat Height, Laden

26.2 in.

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Forty Eight® Special

The 2019 Forty-Eight Special is a new school twist on the choice ride for those who know how to have fun.You get a powerful 1200 Evolution® engine, throwback tank graphics, blacked-out finishes, and rock-solid suspension and brakes.

1200 Evolution® Engine

1200cc at your command to deliver tons of torque for an unforgettably fun ride.

Dark Custom 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 bike’s retro roots.

Bold Muscular Attitude

A bulldog stance with a slammed speedometer and peanut tank, massive triple clamps, and 49mm front forks.

Tallboy® Handlebars

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 redesigned 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.

Forty Eight® Special

Vivid Black$11,299 Color$11,649
ABS Option$795 Security System Option$395
California Emissions$100 Freight$360
Length85.2 in. Seat Height, Laden26.2 in.
Seat Height, Unladen27.8 in. Ground Clearance4.3 in.
Rake (steering head)30.2 Trail5.3 in.
Wheelbase58.9 in. Tires, Front Specification130/90B16 73H
Tires, Rear Specification150/80B16 77H Fuel Capacity2.1 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter)2.8 qt. Weight, As Shipped547 lb.
Weight, In Running Order564 lb. Luggage Capacity - VolumeN/A
EngineAir-cooled, Evolution® Bore3.5 in.
Stroke3.8 in. Displacement73.4 cu in
Compression Ratio10:01 Fuel SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
ExhaustBlack, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Primary DriveChain, 38/57 ratio Gear Ratios (overall) 1st9.315
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd6.653 Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd4.948
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th4.102 Gear Ratios (overall) 5th3.517
Gear Ratios (overall) 6thN/A
Wheels, Optional Style TypeN/A Wheels, Front TypeBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheels, Rear TypeBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum Brakes, Caliper TypeDual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Engine Torque Testing MethodJ1349 Engine Torque73 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm)3,500 Lean Angle, Right27.1
Lean Angle, Left27.1 Fuel Economy Testing MethodEstimated City/Hwy
Fuel Economy48 mpg CO2 Emissions Testing MethodN/A
CO2 EmissionsN/A
Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator LampsHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped) GaugesHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights

* Prices shown are in US dollars and are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices for base models. Dealer prices may vary and exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, accessories, and any dealer charges.

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