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Model Type
Standard
Model Type
-
MSRP
$11,299
MSRP
-
Warranty
24
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2010
Introduction Year
2023
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Sportster(R) Forty-Eight
Display Name
Sportster® Nightster™ Special
Year
2018
Year
2023
Make
Harley-Davidson
Make
Harley-Davidson
Engine Brand Name
Evolution(R)
Engine Brand Name
Revolution® Max
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
73 / 99
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
3500
Torque RPM
5000
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
-
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
97 / 3.82
Stroke (mm/in)
96.8 / 3.81
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1202.8 / 73.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
975 / 59.5
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
12:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
48
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
52
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.9
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.5
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Turbocharged
-
Supercharged
No
Supercharged
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
7500
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Horsepower (bhp)
90
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
95
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
9.315 / 6.653 / 4.948 / 4.102 / 3.517
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tire Brand
Michelin(R)
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin(R) Scorcher(TM) 130/90 B16 73H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin(R) Scorcher(TM) 150/80 R16 77H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
49 / 1244.6
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
41 / 1041.4
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.1
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.9 / 835
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1100
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.3 / 110
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
1.2
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
545 / 247.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
556 / 252
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
444 / 201
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1000 / 454
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 7.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.21
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Material
-
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 705
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Warranty (Condition)
-
Destination Charge
360
Destination Charge
700
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$14,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
LED
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
87 / 2210
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61.3 / 1557
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
465 / 211
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
483 / 219
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.1 / 11.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.1
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 100/90 R19 57H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 150/80 R16 77H
Engine Immobilizer
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer Brand
-
Engine Immobilizer Brand
Digitally Encoded Security System™ (DESS)
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Standard
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
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