2018 FORTY-EIGHT® SPECIAL
A new school twist on the choice ride for those who know how to have fun.
TEMPLATE: Sportster Forty-Eight Special
| Family | Sportster |
| Model | XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special |
| Riding Style | Sport Performance |
| Color | Black |
| Location | None |
| Fuel Economy | 48 mpg |
Engine
| Engine | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Bore | 3.5 in. |
| Stroke | 3.8 in. |
| Displacement | 1,202 cc (73.4 cu in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10:01 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Exhaust | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
Dimensions
| Length | 85.2 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.3 in. |
| Trail | 5.3 in. |
| Rake (Steering Head) (deg) | 30.2 |
| Seat Height, Laden | 26.2 in. |
| Seat Height, Unladen | 27.8 in. |
| Tires, Front Tire Specification | 130/90B16 73H |
| Tires, Rear Tire Specification | 150/80B16 77H |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal. |
| Oil Capacity (w/Filter) | 2.8 qt. |
| Weight, As Shipped | 547 lb. |
| Weight, In Running Order | 564 lb. |
| Luggage Capacity, Volume |
Performance
| Engine Torque Testing Method | J1349 |
| Engine Torque | 73 ft-lb |
| Engine Torque (RPM) | 3,500 |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg) | 27.1 |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg) | 27.1 |
| Fuel Economy | 48 mpg |
Drivetrain
| Primary Drive | Chain, 38/57 ratio |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 1st | 9.315 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd | 6.653 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd | 4.948 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 4th | 4.102 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 5th | 3.517 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 6th |
Chassis
| Wheel Type, Front | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Wheels Type, Rear | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum |
| Caliper Type | Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear |
| Brakes |
Electric
| Electric, Lighting | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped) |
| Electric, Gauges | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Family | Sportster |
| Model | XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special |
| Riding Style | Sport Performance |
| Color | Black |
| Location | None |
| Fuel Economy | 48 mpg |