2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

Comes from Harley-Davidson's Sportster motorcycle family that was first launched in 1957, the 2011 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight never claims to be a touring cruiser. However, this low-riding Sportster Forty-Eight is a modest, urban motorbike that's suitable for joyriding within the city. With its solo seat, bobbed fenders and beefy tires on black-rimmed wire wheels, this bike no doubt oozes with an impeccable profile and raw, elemental appearance.

This menacing bike cruises down the road with a slam-black 1200 cc, air-cooled, 45-degree Evolution engine that propels 9-ft. lbs. of torque at 4,000 rpms. Its engine is also equipped with two pushrod-operated valves per cylinder, and a sequential port electronic fuel system that offers a responsive throttle and seamless starting every time.

Of course, this 2011 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight has the original all-steel peanut fuel tank, which debuted on Harley-Davidson back in 1948. Its look is further improved with the drag-style handlebar, slammed speedometer, and lowered front and rear suspension. Finished with a low seat height (26-inch), and under bar mounted mirrors'what you have is a stern looking bike with an approachable riding position. Best of all, the 2011 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is extremely drivable, not bulky, and easily steers'all of these and more for a decent price of $10,499.

 The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight is a Standard style motorcycle with an MSRP of $10,499 and is a carryover vehicle for 2011. Power is provided by a 4-Stroke, 1200cc, Air cooled, OHV – Pushrod, V Twin engine with Electric starter. The engine is paired with a 5-Speed Manual transmission and total fuel capacity is 2.1 gallons. The Sportster Forty-Eight rides on Steel wheels with a Dunlop(r) MT90 B16 72H front tire and a Dunlop(r) 150/80 R16 71H rear tire. The front suspension is a Telescopic Fork while the rear suspension is a Twin Sided Swing Arm. Front Hydraulic Disc brakes and rear Hydraulic Disc brakes provide for the stopping power. The Sportster(r) Forty-Eight(tm) comes standard with a One-Piece, 2-passenger seating.


The all-new Forty-Eight™ is an urban brawler that drips attitude from every element; from the fat, balloon tires to the all-steel peanut tank to the solo seat. Custom touches define this bulldog of a bike. A slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors and 26-inch seat height offer a low profile, while the peanut tank and big 16-inch wheels combine for a menacing look that could only come from Harley-Davidson.