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Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom - 2014 Specifications and Reviews
The 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom is a blacked-out cruiser built for riders seeking authentic custom styling with modern reliability. Its 1201cc Evolution engine delivers responsive torque ideal for urban riding and weekend cruises. Known for its minimalist dark aesthetic and nimble handling, this Sportster appeals to customization enthusiasts and riders prioritizing style and maneuverability.
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2014 |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual slash-cut mufflers |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Driveline | Chain, 57/38 ratio primary drive |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Bore x stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression | 9.7:1 |
| Torque | 107.12 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 79.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 |
| Engine details | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1201.25 ccm (73.30 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Black, Laced Steel |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/90-B16 |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 30.0° |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.95 litres (2.10 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 259.9 kg (573.0 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 250.8 kg (553.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Lithium Iron Phosphate 48V/20Ah battery, 16.8 kg. Range 60 km. Recharging time: 4 hours. Made in Taiwan. |
| Overall width | 625 mm (24.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,005 mm (39.6 inches) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0383 HP/kg |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-10 |
| Front tyre | 80/100-10 |
| Rear Suspension | Single Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Front Suspension | Dual Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Frame type | Steel tube |
| Emission details | Zero emission |
| Top speed | 45.0 km/h (28.0 mph) |
| Power | 2.15 Horsepower">HP (1.6 Kilowatt">kW)) |
| Model | GreenTrans EM80 |
| Color options | Vivid black, Hard candy chrome flake, Marrocco gold pearl, Blackend cayenne sunglo |
| Light | 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, dual tripmeter, LED indicator lights |
| Starter | Electric |
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