The Forty-Eight® features fat tires on a skinny bike with an iconic peanut tank that made its debut in 1948. Designed with signature bulldog stance and 1200cc of torque. In addition to the look, it features a large 49mm front forks, an adjustable rear suspension, cast aluminum wheels with floating rotors and powerful brakes for plenty of handling and comfort.
Technical Specification
| Model | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 85.2 in. (2,165 mm) |
| Overall Width | 32.9 in. (835 mm) |
| Overall Height | 43.3 in. (1,100 mm) |
| Seat Height, Laden | 26.2 in. (665 mm) |
| Seat Height, Unladen | 28 in. (710 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 4.3 in. (110 mm) |
| Rake (steering head) (deg) | 30.2 |
| Fork Angle (deg) | 28.7 |
| Trail | 5.3 in. (135 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 in. (1,495 mm) |
| Tires, Type | Michelin® Scorcher® “31” front and rear |
| Tires, Front Model | Scorcher® “31” |
| Tires, Front Specification | 130/90B16 73H |
| Tires, Rear Model | Scorcher® “31” |
| Tires, Rear Specification | 150/80B16 77H |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal. (7.9 l) |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity, Fuel Injection (warning light) | 0.65 gal. (2.5 l) |
| Oil Capacity (w/filter) | 2.8 qt. (2.6 l) |
| Transmission Capacity | 1 qt. (1 l) |
| Primary Chain Case Capacity | N/A |
| Coolant Capacity | N/A |
| Weight, As Shipped | 545 lb. (247 kg) |
| Weight, In Running Order | 556 lb. (252 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1,000 lb. (454 kg) |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front | 335 lb. (152 kg) |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear | 665 lb. (302 kg) |
| Luggage Capacity -Volume | N/A |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Air-cooled, Evolution® |
| Valves | Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Bore | 3.5 in. (88.9 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.8 in. (96.8 mm) |
| Displacement | 73.4 cu in (1,202 cc) |
| Compression Ratio | 10:01 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Air Cleaner | Paper cartridge type |
| Exhaust | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers |
| Lubrication System | Dry-sump |
| Drivetrain | |
| Primary Drive | Chain, 38/57 ratio |
| Final Drive | Belt, 29/68 ratio |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 1st | 9.315 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd | 6.653 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd | 4.948 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 4th | 4.102 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 5th | 3.517 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 6th | N/A |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions |
| Swingarm | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Fork | 49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand |
| Rear Shocks | Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment |
| Wheels, Front Type | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights |
| Wheels, Front Width | 3 in. (76 mm) |
| Wheels, Front Height | 16 in. (406 mm) |
| Wheels, Rear Type | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights |
| Wheels, Rear Width | 3 in. (76 mm) |
| Wheels, Rear Height | 16 in. (406 mm) |
| Brakes, Caliper Type | Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear |
| Brakes, Rotor Type | Front floating, Rear uniform expansion rotor |
| Brakes, Front Diameter | 11.8 in. (300 mm) |
| Brakes, Front Thickness | 0.2 in. (5 mm) |
| Brakes, Front is dual | No |
| Brakes, Rear Diameter | 10.24 in. (260 mm) |
| Brakes, Rear Thickness | 0.28 in. (7.1 mm) |
| Brakes, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Optional |
| Suspension Travel, Front | 3.6 in. (91 mm) |
| Suspension Travel, Rear | 1.6 in. (41 mm) |
| Performance | |
| Engine Torque Testing Method | J1349 |
| Engine Torque | 73 ft-lb (99 Nm) |
| Engine Torque (rpm) | 3,500 |
| Lean Angle Testing Method | J1168 |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | 27 |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | 27 |
| Fuel Economy Testing Method | Estimated City/Hwy |
| Fuel Economy | 48 mpg (4.9 l/100 km) |
| Electric | |
| Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating) |
| Charging | Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V) |
| Starting | 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp | Quartz Halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Tail/Stop | Incandescent |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Front Signal Lights | Incandescent bullet turn signals |
| Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped) |
| Lights, Rear Turn Signals | Incandescent bullet turn signals |
| Gauges | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Auxiliary Lamps | N/A |
| Electric Power Outlet | N/A |
| GPS System | N/A |
| Reverse Gear | N/A |
| Warranty And Service | |
| Warranty | 24 months (unlimited mileage) |
| Service Interval | First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter |
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