Harley-Davidson India has added a new Sportster motorcycle to its line-up in the country with the introduction of the Forty-Eight Special. The new high-bar Sportster combines throwback styling trends from older custom motorcycles, along with that of the Sportster platform while being powered by the 1200 V-Twin Evolution engine. Bookings for the new Harley Forty-Eight Special are now open in the country, with 2019 marking Harley-Davidson's tenth anniversary in India. The Forty-Eight Special is priced from Rs. 10.98 lakh (ex-showroom), and is about Rs. 40,000 more expensive than the standard version.

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Design

The Sportster motorcycles at Harley have been reimagined time and again by both the company and the owners over the years. With the 2019 Harley-Davidson Forty Special, the manufacturer brings in a lot of elements like the blacked-out engine headcovers with the contrast chrome crankcase covers and slash cut exhaust tips with new chrome shields. The styling remains identical to the standard model with the 7.25-inch tallboy handlebar, compact fuel tank and a redesigned seat. The Forty-Eight Special is available in three colour options - red, white and black, while the throwback 70's custom art features on the fuel tank with a dark custom style.

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Instrument Console

The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special sports a semi-digital console mounted on the handlebar. The bike gets an electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual trip meter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights and more.

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Engine

The powertrain on the Forty-Eight Special continues to be the same 1202 cc, air-cooled V-twin Evolution engine with fuel-injection from the standard version. The motor is tuned to produce 96 Nm of peak torque at 4250 rpm and is paired with a five-speed gearbox.

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Specifications

The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special sports a 130 mm front tyre along with 49 mm forks up front with massive forged aluminium triple clamps, while the rear sports a pre-load adjustable shock absorber. The bike rides on split 9-spoke cast aluminium alloy wheels finished in gloss black. Braking performance comes from disc brakes at the front and rear with dual-piston calipers.

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special

Harley-Davidson India has added a new Sportster motorcycle to its line-up in the country with the introduction of the Forty-Eight Special. The new high-bar Sportster combines throwback styling trends from older custom motorcycles, along with that of the Sportster platform while being powered by the 1200 V-Twin Evolution engine. Bookings for the new Harley Forty-Eight Special are now open in the country, with 2019 marking Harley-Davidson's tenth anniversary in India. The Forty-Eight Special is priced from Rs. 10.98 lakh (ex-showroom), and is about Rs. 40,000 more expensive than the standard version.

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special Competition

The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight takes on a host of rivals in classic premium motorcycle segment and will lock horns with the Indian Scout Bobber and the Triumph Bonneville Bobber in this space. Both motorcycles are priced similarly to the Forty-Eight Special.

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