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Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

2018 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom

1202 cc · 65 hp

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Comfort

79

Runner-up

Road

76
Long relaxed rides79
Everyday street riding76

Trade-offs

Off-road12
Agility54

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Best for

StrongestDaily

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Daily
%77Best
Passenger
%76
Touring
%75
City
%67
Track
%63
Cornering
%58

Strongest fit: Daily (%77).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Intermediate
Riding purpose
Daily, Long ride
Physical
Low seat height, Heavy body
Character
Comfort

May not be suitable

New beginnersExpecting low fuel consumptionHeavy city traffic

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1202 cc
Power
65 hp
Engine Type
V-Twin
Torque
96 Nm
Engine Details
V-Twin | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
0.266 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Belt

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS

Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Twin-Shock

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
130/90-B16
Rear Tire
150/80-B16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
216 cm
Wheelbase
150.6 cm
Seat Height
69 cm
Ground Clearance
10 cm
Dry Weight
244 kg
Wet Weight
250 kg

Reviews & Ratings

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