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2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster® Forty-Eight

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2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster® Forty-Eight Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $10,499.00
Warranty  24
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Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Evolution®
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  79 / 107.1
Torque RPM  4000
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)  96.8 / 3.81
Displacement (cc/ci)  1202.8 / 73.4
Compression Ratio  9.7:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  57 / 42
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)  4.1 / 5.6
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)  9.32 / 6.65 / 4.95 / 4.1 / 3.52
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Steel
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  72H
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Width  150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  71H
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® MT90 B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 150/80 R16 71H
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.38
Wheelbase (in/mm)  59.8 / 1518.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  3.9 / 99.1
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  545 / 247.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  567 / 257.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  2.1 / 7.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.21
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  26 / 660.4
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Light Guard  No
Radiator Cover  No
Side Cover  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Light
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  305
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2010
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
NADATrimID  66298
Display Name  Sportster® Forty-Eight™
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Decal Kit  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
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By Chris Foster(Owner), Oct. 11, 2010
This is the best riding Harley I have ever been on! It is very low and handles like a sport bike. Love the looks and feel of the Forty Eight. I have to say that the seat takes a little getting used to. I jokingly call it "the brick". Rode for 4 hrs yesterday and although I was worn out, I ... Read Full Review

 

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