Harley Davidson XL1200X Forty-Eight (2018-19)

The Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight motorcycle, manufactured in 2018 and 2019, features an Evolution four-stroke engine with a capacity of 1202 cc. It is cooled through air and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The motorcycle uses electronic sequential port fuel injection, and has a digital CDI ignition. The bike has a maximum torque of 96 Nm at 3500 rpm and a five-speed transmission, with a belt final drive and chain primary drive.

The motorcycle has mild steel tubular frames, front forks with cartridge dampening technology, and rear suspension with emulsion technology rear shocks with under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench for adjustability. Its front and rear brakes consist of single 300mm discs and 2 x 38mm piston calipers. The motorcycle’s wheels are cast aluminum, with nine double spokes in black and machined highlights. Its front and rear tires have dimensions of 130/90 B16 73H and 150/80 B16 77H, respectively.

The motorcycle has a rake of 29.6 degrees, a trail of 132 mm, and measures 2210 mm in length. Its wheelbase measures 1495 mm, with a seat height (unladen) of 710 mm and a ground clearance of 110 mm. It has a lean angle of 27.1o on both left and right sides.

The bike weighs 252 kg and has an oil capacity of 2.6 liters and a fuel capacity of 7.9 liters. The Forty-Eight features a unique design with a blacked-out muffler, giving it a distinct look amongst Harley Davidson motorcycles.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight

Year: 2018 – 19


Engine: Evolution, four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1202 cc / 73.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Exhaust: Shorty-dual exhaust with blacked out mufflers
Induction: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Torque: 96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 ft/lbs./ @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Primary Drive Chain: 38/57 ratio
Gear Ratio: 1st 9.004 / 2nd 6.432 / 3rd 4.783 / 4th 3.965 / 5th 3.400:1
Frame: Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded

Front Suspension: Front forks with cartridge dampening technology
Rear Suspension: Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 300mm disc, 2 x 38mm piston calipers
Front Wheel: Cast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights
Rear Wheel: Cast aluminium, 9 double spoke, black, machined highlights
Front Tyre: 130/90 B16 73H
Rear Tyre: 150/80 B16 77H
Rake: 29.6 degrees
Trail: 132 mm / 5.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: Unladen 710 mm / 28.0 in
Ground Clearance: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Lean Angle (Left): 27.1o
Lean Angle (Right): 27.1o
Wet Weight: 252 kg / 556 lbs
Oil Capacity: 2.6 Litres / 0.69 US gal
Fuel Capacity: 7.9 Litres / 2.1 US gal

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