Comparisons / Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2020 and Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom 2018

Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2020 and Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom 2018 [S]ave

Attribute
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2020 ×
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom 2018 ×
General
Production from (year)20202018
MakeHarley-DavidsonHarley-Davidson
ModelHarley-Davidson Sportster Forty-EightHarley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel InjectionInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Engine detailsEvolution® engineEvolution® engine
Displacement (cm³)1,2021,202
Power (kw)47.447.4
Fuel consumption (l/100km)4.95.2
Cooling systemAirAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)9996
Bore (mm)88.988.9
Stroke (mm)96.896.8
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Greenhouse gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline57/38 ratio57/38 ratio
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bathMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Lubrication systemDry sumpDry sump
Compression10.0:19.7:1
Exhaust systemBlack, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflersChrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic forkTelescopic fork
Rear suspensionTwin shocksTwin shocks
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.
Front tyre130/90-B16130/90-B16
Rear tyre150/80-B16150/80-B16
WheelsBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined HighlightsBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights
Trail (mm)135135
Rake (fork angle) (degree)30.230
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • performance orange
  • river rock grey denim
  • stiletto red
  • stone washed white pearl
  • vivid black
  • billet silver
  • corona yellow pearl
  • crushed ice denim
  • hard candy black gold flake
  • hard candy hot rod red flake
  • vivid black
LightHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional)
InstrumentsHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4951,506
Kerb weight (kg)252250
Dry weight (kg)247244
Power/weight ratio0.19190.1943
Overall length (mm)2,1642,159
Seat height (mm)665693
Alternate seat height711-
Ground clearance (mm)110100
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)7.97.9
Oil capacity (l)2.82.6



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