Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special and Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2018 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Engine details | Evolution® engine | Evolution® engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,202 | 1,202 |
| Power (kw) | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 99 | 96 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | 57/38 ratio | 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 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual 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. Single-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 | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights |
| Trail (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 30.2 | 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 | 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer | 4-inch Speedometer mounted low and integrated into handlebar clamp electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,495 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 255.8 | 252 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 248 | 247 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1911 | 0.1919 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,164 | 2,210 |
| Seat height (mm) | 706 | 710 |
| Alternate seat height | 711 | - |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 110 | 110 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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