Harley Davidson Forty Eight Motorcycle Revealed

North American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson revealed details in its latest addition to the hot rod Sportster line, the Forty-Eight factory custom motorcycle, available for $10,499 MSRP in Vivid Black. The motorcycle will also be available in Brilliant Silver and Mirage Orange Pearl color schemes later this year.

The Forty-Eight model showcases its black 1200 Evolution V-Twin engine with polished accents, and is fitted with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve.

The black chopped rear fender with combination stop/turn/tail lights and a side mounted license plate help show-off the 150 mm rear tire and 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels. The front tire also rides on a wide black wheel.

"With its classic bulldog shoulders stance, the Forty-Eight strikes a distinctive look and low profile that could only come from Harley-Davidson," said Ray Drea, Harley-Davidson Senior Director of Styling. "The Forty-Eight model has a collective past life experience and broken-in look that is raw and authentic."

Forty-Eight features and highlights:

• Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Steel 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank with lightening hole mounting bracket
• One-piece, solo Sportster classic seat
• 26-inch seat height
• Tall and fat 130 mm Dunlop MT90 front tire
• 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels
• Low profile custom handlebar
• Under-mounted mirrors
• New front forks with wide triple clamps
• Chopped front fender mounted on fork brace with lightening holes
• Blacked components including air cleaner cover, clutch and brake levers and turn signals
• Chopped rear fender
• Stop-turn-tail lights
• Side-mounted license plate
• Two-year factory warranty
• Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System