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Sportster Forty-Eight

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AIHarley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight bobber cruiser

Harley Davidson

Sportster Forty-Eight

Cruiser · 1,202 cc

For sale now36 motorcycles
Engine
1,202 cc
Power
66 hp
Weight
253 kg
Price range
€8,550 – €12,950
Avg. mileage
16,962 km
Common year
2015 · 22 motorcycles
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Model family

Sportster Forty-Eight at a glance

Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.

Displacement

1,202 cc

Power

66 hp · 49 kW

Torque

101 Nm

Category

Cruiser

Specifications

1 variants
Displacement
1,202 cc
Power
66 hp · 49 kW
Torque
101 Nm
Weight
253 kg
Seat height
710 mm
Fuel capacity
7.9 l
Top speed
175 km/h
Production
2010 – 2020
Category
Cruiser

Search results

36 results for Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
36results for Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
Private seller
Year unknown Harley-Davidson Forty Eight XL1200X - €9,850 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight XL1200X

€9,850
Mileage unknown

Brunssum, LI - A J

Marktplaats.nl
2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight - €8,000 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight

€8,000
201647,000 km

Rotterdam, ZH

AutoScout24.nl
Private seller
Year unknown Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 2011-Unieke Chopper - €9,500 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 2011-Unieke Chopper

€9,500 · Bidding
Mileage unknown

Elst, GE - Jeremy

Marktplaats.nl
Private seller
Year unknown Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 1200 2013-Nette staat, 5HD - €9,499 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 1200 2013-Nette staat, 5HD

€9,499 · Bidding
Mileage unknown

Reuver, LI - tom

Marktplaats.nl
2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight XL 1200 X - €11,638 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight XL 1200 X

€11,638 · Bidding
201317,038 km

Bosschenhoofd, NB - Motorhuis Seppe

Dealer website
2012 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight (bj 2012) - Reserved (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight (bj 2012)

Reserved
201220,950 km
Marktplaats.nl
2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Special - €12,947 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Special

€12,947 · Bidding
20159,307 km

Bosschenhoofd, NB - Motorhuis Seppe

Dealer website
Private seller
2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight - €12,990 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight

€12,990
201014,000 km

Ouddorp, ZH - Carlos

AutoScout24.nlMarktplaats.nl
2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight XL 1200 X - €11,991 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight XL 1200 X

€11,991 · Bidding
201722,550 km

Bosschenhoofd, NB - Motorhuis Seppe

Dealer website
Private seller
2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 48 XL1200X - €11,000 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 48 XL1200X

€11,000 · Bidding
201427,635 km

Tilburg, NB - Ricardo

Marktplaats.nl
Private seller
2010 Harley-Davidson Forty Eight - €10,999 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight

€10,999 · Bidding
201016,878 km

Wilnis, UT - Edwin

Marktplaats.nl
Year unknown Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight (bj 2013) - €9,450 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight (bj 2013)

€9,450 · Bidding
25,000 km

Exmorra, FR - Harliepleats

Marktplaats.nl
Private seller
Year unknown Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Custom-1e Eigenaar - Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Custom-1e Eigenaar

Bidding
Mileage unknown

Vriezenveen, OV - Annel

Marktplaats.nl
2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight - €9,450 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

€9,450
201327,812 km

Exmorra, FR - Harliepleats

Dealer website
Year unknown Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight 1200 (bj 2016) - €12,300 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight 1200 (bj 2016)

€12,300
24,615 km

Doetinchem, GE - Mars Motoren

Marktplaats.nl
2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight - €12,300 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight

€12,300
201624,615 km

Doetinchem, GE - Mars Motoren

MotorOccasion.nl
2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight 1200 - €12,300 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight 1200

€12,300
2016Mileage unknown

Doetinchem, GE - Mars Motoren

Dealer website
2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Special (bj 2014) - €6,997 · Bidding (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Special (bj 2014)

€6,997 · Bidding
201412,831 km

Bosschenhoofd, NB - Motorhuis Seppe

Marktplaats.nl
2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Custom - €12,950 (1/1)

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Custom

€12,950
201411,000 km

Feanwâlden, FR - Stonecreek Motorcycles

Dealer website
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Generations and editions

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1 variants

Years

2010 - 2020

Sportster Forty-Eight

Generation

This technical reference row for the Sportster Forty-Eight combines the available catalogue data: 1202 cc, 49 kW, 66 hp, 253 kg. It describes the model reference, but does not necessarily distinguish every production or equipment change. Always verify model year, trim and technical values against the individual motorcycle.

1202 cc66 hp
About this model

About the Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight (XL1200X) is a bobber-style cruiser produced from 2010 to 2020. The engine is an air-cooled 1202 cc Evolution V-twin producing 66 hp and 101 Nm of torque. The model is defined by its peanut fuel tank of just 7.9 litres, a nod to the tank Harley used in the 1940s, paired with minimalist bobber styling, drag bars and a low 710 mm seat height. In 2018 the Forty-Eight Special was added as a premium variant with a larger matte tank and extra chrome. Production ended in 2020 when Harley replaced the entire Sportster line.

The Forty-Eight attracts riders who prefer low, stripped-back bobber style over long-distance comfort. The 7.9-litre fuel tank limits range to around 150 km, making frequent fuel stops necessary. The low-bar, mid-controls position is sporting for a cruiser. It suits experienced riders; it is not eligible for A2-licence riders. Direct competitors are the Indian Scout Bobber and Honda CMX1100 Rebel.

Category
Cruiser
Production
2010 – 2020
Power
66 hp
Weight
253 kg
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  • Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight zijaanzicht
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Before you buy

What to check before buying

  • Check the small peanut tank (7.9 l) for dents and internal corrosion; a damaged tank can disrupt fuel delivery.
  • Inspect the primary chain and compensator for wear: cold-start rattling is a well-known complaint on Sportster engines.
  • Check the primary drive gears for wear on bikes that have seen heavy urban use.
  • Assess the rubber isolators in the engine-mounting system: broken isolators cause noticeable vibration transmitted directly to the frame.
  • Check the rear tyre sizing; the narrow swingarm leaves little room for non-standard tyres; look for non-OEM modifications.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

  1. What does a used Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight cost?

    A used Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight costs €10,725 on average. Most cost €8,550 to €12,950. This is based on 36 motorcycles for sale now.

  2. How many used Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight are for sale?

    MotorMonitor now compares 36 used Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.

  3. What year and mileage does an average used Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight have?

    The average used Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight is from 2015 and has done about 16,962 km.

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