Harley-Davidson XL 1200 SPORTSTER Forty Eight 2015

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More security for the Sportster 48 from 2014: the manufacturer adds its HD Smart security system allowing keyless starting and ABS as standard. A lot of modifications to the braking level are also on call.. New calipers bite a larger disc up front (300mm) but unchanged at the rear (260mm). The aluminum master cylinder is also new, for less friction and more feeling. The Sportster also features a new electrical system, redesigned controls with a switch on the left to navigate the new speedometer screen. Also note the evolution for the exhaust and the oil tank.

Genesis: What strange name for a Sportster? Just two words that sound like an old Elvis record, with delicate scents of gum, a little taste of rebellion and the fumes of a bad Chicago awakening. Like its little cousin 883 Iron, the 1200 Sportster Forty Eight doesn’t like to be disturbed when it comes to giving the streets a thrill. Stripped down, vintage and bobber in style, chewing on a quid of the past with a dark gaze on the horizon, this new HD production would kick your crutch in the shins if you looked at it askance. For now, she seems to be quietly waiting for her coffee, thinking back to the year 1948..

Here is the explanation of its name. Everything fits in its tank, the “peanut” model, with a capacity of 7.95 liters, created in 1948, just after the war. Low, dark, long and chunky at the same time, this Harley is especially suited to young bad boys, those who swear by the essentials. For them, the 48 will put down its cup of coffee and let the rebel approach.

This front tire is confusing. It seems to be crushing asphalt, finely held on that 16-inch spoke rim. With its 130 mm hip circumference, it is almost as plump as the rear flange. Convinced by the dark, the Sportster 48 invaded it. Fork sleeves, gearbox housings, engine, wheels, mudguards, frame, oil tank, handlebars, controls…. they are all as dark as the night. Suddenly, exhausts, cylinder head covers and rocker rods light up. Attention to detail winds from the handlebars to the stern. The threatening front axle can be distinguished by its shortened mudguard held by a lacquered support, the selfish rear (the saddle is single-seater) is remarkably refined with the headlight-flashing combination integrated into the end of the mudguard, like on the Iron and the Nightster. Being authentic but different – you can feel it right down to the mirrors, mounted in an inverted position, and making the silhouette even more unique.

Are the presentations made? The 48 has unsoldered its coffee, its big tumbled twin can take care of you. For him, it’s all about big torque and carefully balanced vibrations. He won’t sleep, neither will you !

Key features of the Forty-Eight:

– Black and polished engine mounted on silent-blocks, V-Twin Evolution 1200 cc with chrome accents
– Electronic Sequential Port Injection (ESPFI)
– 7.95 liter steel “peanut” fuel tank on support with lightening hole
– Single-piece classic solo Sportster seat
– 710 mm seat height
– Wide tires
– 16 “black spoked wheels
– Custom low profile handlebars
– Mirrors mounted under the handlebars
– Front forks with wide triple clamp
– Triple triple clamp front mudguard with lightening holes
– Fork triple clamp mounted on truncated front mudguard
– Black components including air filter cover, clutch and brake levers and turn signals
– Truncated rear fender
– Brake lights / turn signals / tail lights all in one
– Two year warranty
– Harley-Davidson Smart Security System alarm (audible and circuit breaker).
– 2014: ABS as standard, 300mm front disc, 34mm pistons (+ 36%) in the front caliper and 38mm in the rear caliper, new electrical system.

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Performances

• Max speed:
  about 170 km / h
• Consumption
  medium: 4.90 l

The technical aspect

Harley-Davidson XL 1200 SPORTSTER Forty Eight 2015

• Frame
• Frame: Double steel cradle
• Tank: 7.95 liters
• Seat height: 710 mm
• Length: 2,255 mm
• Wheelbase: 1,520 mm
• Dry weight: 245 kg
• Operating weight: 255 kg

• Train before
• Telescopic fork Ø 39 mm
• 1 disc Ø 300 mm 2 piston calipers
• Front wheel:

  130/90
  – 16

• Transmission
• 5-speed gearbox
• Secondary toothed belt transmission.

• Rear axle
• 2 side shock absorbers
• 1 disc Ø 260 mm, 2 piston caliper
• Rear wheel:

  150/80
  – 16

• Motor
• Twin cylinder
  in V at 45 °
  , 4 stroke
• Cooling: Air cooling
• Injection
• tumbled
• 2 valves per cylinder
• 1,202 cc
  (88.9 x 96.8 mm)
• 67
  ch
  at 5,750 rpm
• 9.80 mkg
  at 3,750 rpm
• Weight ratio /
  power
  : 3.66
  kg / hp
• Compression: 10: 1
• Crit’air:
• Motorcycle accessible to A2 license or bridle at 47.5hp / 35 Kw

Detached pieces

exhaust
motor
fluid
electricity

filtration
braking
chain kit

Competitors

Triumph 865 AMERICA 2015

Moto-Guzzi 940 BELLAGIO Luxury 2015

Yamaha XV 950 R (Bolt) 2015

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