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Year
2020
Year
2020
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Harley-Davidson
Make
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Sportster® Forty-Eight®
Display Name
Street® 500
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2010
Introduction Year
2015
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$11,299
MSRP
$6,899
Destination Charge
360
Destination Charge
330
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Evolution®
Engine Brand Name
Revolution X™
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
3500
Torque RPM
3750
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
-
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
99
Torque (Nm)
40
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
69 / 2.72
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
1202 / 73.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
494 / 30
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
48
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
64.4
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.9
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
3.7
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
35
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
No
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
85.2 / 2165
Length (in/mm)
87.2 / 2215
Width (in/mm)
32.9 / 835
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1100
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1520
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.3 / 110
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 145
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
545 / 247.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
492 / 223.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
556 / 252
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
514 / 233
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
444 / 201
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
436 / 198
GVWR (lbs)
1000
GVWR (lbs)
950
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 7.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.5 / 13.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.21
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Steel
Body Material
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Optional
Upper Fairing
-
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
-
Fork Guards
-
Fork Guards
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
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 Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
-
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
49 / 1244.6
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin® Scorcher™ 130/90 B16 73H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/80 R17 52H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin® Scorcher™ 150/80 R16 77H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/75 R15 65H
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Optional
Anti-Lock Brakes
Optional
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Material
Leather
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.3 / 718.8
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Oil Pressure Gauge
Optional
Oil Pressure Gauge
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Fork Bag
Optional
Fork Bag
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
Optional
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Map Holder
-
Map Holder
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
Standard
Passing Lamps
Optional
Passing Lamps
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Power Outlet
Optional
Power Outlet
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Tool Bag Mount
Optional
Tool Bag Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
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