2016 Harley-Davidson Sporster Forty-EightYou can see the big change for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight right up front—beefed-up brace-enhanced forks and triple clamps.Inside the new 39mm forks is cartridge damping, while the front Michelin Scorcher 31 tire is a 130/90 beast on a 16-inch wheel. The Forty-Eight also gets a new seat that sits a bit lower, and underneath it is a wrench for adjusting the preload on the new emulsion shocks.
Chrome exhaust shields over blacked-out mufflers give the 48 yet another distinctive detail. AMF-inspired graphics are available on the solid color editions, with the Hard Candy Custom paint jobs having their own look. A 2.1-gallon tank means you’ll be on a first-name basis with the local gas jockey.Read our Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Review.View our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Specs:
Engine: Evolution V-twin
Displacement: 73.4 cubic inches (1202cc)
Fuel system: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection