ge4645384318304696098
2
Bikesales Staff25 Jan 2010
NEWS

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

A new addition to the Dark Custom family

Harley-Davidson's Dark Custom range has a new "bulldog" in town - the Forty-Eight.

Based on the Sportster 1200, the Forty-Eight features the "peanut" fuel tank, a blacked-out and polished rubber-mounted Evolution 1200cc V-twin fuel-injected engine, under-mounted mirrors, forward foot controls,  fork-mounted turn signals,

There's a dual texture solo seat with, while a pillion seat, footpegs and backrest are some of the many accessories that can be added.

The Forty-Eight's Dark Custom cohorts include the Nightster, Iron 883, Cross Bones, Fat Bob and Street Bob.

Pricing on the Forty-Eight is yet to be announced, although we do know it will go on sale in September.

"With its classic bulldog shoulders stance, the Forty-Eight strikes a distinctive look and low profile that could only come from Harley-Davidson," said Ray Drea, Harley-Davidson Senior Director of Styling. "The Forty-Eight model has a collective past life experience and broken-in look that is raw and authentic."   

Colours are Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver or Mirage Orange Pearl.

Tags

Share this article
Written byBikesales Staff
See all articles
Stay up to dateBecome a bikesales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox.
Subscribe today
Disclaimer
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Download the bikesales app
    AppStoreDownloadGooglePlayDownload
    App Store and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
    © carsales.com.au Pty Ltd 1999-2026
    In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.