Photo: Harley-Davidson
The 2016 Forty-Eight carries on in the same direction it started out in 2008, and retains one of the leading positions among the most recognizable Harley-Davidson bikes in the last decades. Still, the classic looks are now backed with a solid upgrade in the suspension department.
H-D provides the Forty-Eight with the same technology updates the meaner Iron 883 got, and this means a noticeable increase in on-road performance. The forks are now loaded with progressive-rate springs that ensure better ground tracking even on rougher surfaces. The new springs are triple-rate units and, according to Harley, they will work in perfect sync with the company's "oil lock" during hard braking, to eliminate wheel hopping.
In the back, the 2016 Forty-Eight also got a new set of nitrogen-charged shocks that can be easily adjusted for compression and rebound using the dedicated wrench Harley stashed under the seat. These shocks have been revalved with 36mm pistons and new, upgraded oil.
This machine is not shy to show off chrome accents, and unlike the Iron 883, which is as dark as it gets, the Forty-Eight comes in more lively colors. The list includes Olive Gold, hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake, Hard Candy Gold Flake, Velocity Red Sunglo, Billet Silver and Vivid Black.
The bike also comes with black cast rims and machined accents, and ABS is, like always, an optional feature, like the hard candy paint. The US prices start at $11,199, while customers in Germany can get it from €12,345.
In the back, the 2016 Forty-Eight also got a new set of nitrogen-charged shocks that can be easily adjusted for compression and rebound using the dedicated wrench Harley stashed under the seat. These shocks have been revalved with 36mm pistons and new, upgraded oil.
A beefy tire is the trademark signature of the Forty-Eight
Aesthetically, the 2016 model year Forty-Eight is not unlike what we saw until now, with the generous forks and the beefy bobber front wheel. Things can become very evil if the customers go for Screamin' Egle aftermarket accessories, but even in its stock trim, the Forty-Eight is a looker.This machine is not shy to show off chrome accents, and unlike the Iron 883, which is as dark as it gets, the Forty-Eight comes in more lively colors. The list includes Olive Gold, hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake, Hard Candy Gold Flake, Velocity Red Sunglo, Billet Silver and Vivid Black.
The bike also comes with black cast rims and machined accents, and ABS is, like always, an optional feature, like the hard candy paint. The US prices start at $11,199, while customers in Germany can get it from €12,345.
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