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Year
2021
Year
2021
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
Softail® Slim®
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2010
Introduction Year
2012
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$11,549
MSRP
$15,999
Destination Charge
360
Destination Charge
390
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Evolution®
Engine Brand Name
Milwaukee-Eight™ 107
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
3000
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Oil
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
10:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
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)
149.1
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
100.1 / 3.94
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Stroke (in/mm)
4.37 / 111
Displacement (cc/ci)
1202 / 73.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1746 / 107
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
48
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
47
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.9
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
5
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
Transmission Brand
-
Transmission Brand
Six-Speed Cruise Drive®
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
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)
90.9 / 2310
Width (in/mm)
32.9 / 835
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1100
Height (in/mm)
43.1 / 1095
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.2 / 1630
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.3 / 110
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
545 / 247.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
642 / 291.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
556 / 252
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
671 / 304.4
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
444 / 201
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
489 / 222
GVWR (lbs)
1000
GVWR (lbs)
1160
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.1 / 7.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.21
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.72
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Steel
Body Material
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
-
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
-
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Optional
Upper Fairing
-
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
Optional
Floor Boards
-
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Fork Guards
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Front Fender Trim
-
Front Fender Trim
Optional
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
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
Yes
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
49 / 1244.6
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Travel (in/mm)
-
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin® Scorcher™ 130/90 B16 73H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16 73H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Michelin® Scorcher™ 150/80 R16 77H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16 77H
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)
-
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
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
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
28 / 711.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
26 / 660.4
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Optional
Oil Pressure Gauge
Optional
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Fork Bag
Optional
Fork Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
Optional
Passing Lamps
Optional
Passing Lamps
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Fog Lights
-
Fog Lights
Optional
Passing Lamp Visors
-
Passing Lamp Visors
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Engine Immobilizer Brand
-
Engine Immobilizer Brand
Digitally Encoded Security System™ (DESS)
Keyless Ignition
-
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Tool Bag Mount
Optional
Tool Bag Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
Optional
Radio
-
Radio
Optional
Speakers
-
Speakers
Optional
Headset
-
Headset
Optional
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