Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special and Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 2018 × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2019 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® | Evolution® engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1201.3 | 1,202 |
| Power (kw) | 48.9 | 47.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 96 | 99 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | 57/38 ratio |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks | Twin shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston, optional ABS. | Single disc. Dual-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Dual piston, optional ABS. | Single disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Chrome, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | 135 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30 | 30.2 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | High 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) |
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light | 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,530 | 1,495 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 268 | 255.8 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 255 | 248 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1918 | 0.1911 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,225 | 2,164 |
| Seat height (mm) | 725 | 706 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 711 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 105 | 110 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 7.9 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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