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2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

SUMMARY

The 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight is a Standard Style Motorcycle equipped with an 1201.2cc, Air Cooled, V Twin, OHV - Pushrod, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The Sportster Forty-Eight has Front Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes. The Sportster Forty-Eight weighs 545 lbs. and has 3.9 inches of ground clearance.

The Sportster Forty-Eight was introduced in 2010 and is Carryover for 2012. It includes a 24 month Limited warranty.

MSRP: $10,499 Monthly Payment*: $175

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Model	Sportster
Year	2012
Class	Standard
Country of Origin	USA
MSRP	$10,499
PRICE
Warranty	24
Engine
Cylinders	2
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	1201.2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Air
Engine Type	V Twin
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	1
Seat Height (in)	26
Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)
Front Travel (in)
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)	3.9
Trail (in)	4.2
Width (in)
Wheelbase (in)	59.8
Length (in)	88.6
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	2.1
Misc
Major Revision Year	2010
Manufacturer Country	USA
Generic Type (Primary)	Standard
Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)	545
Transmission
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Transmission Type	Manual
Reverse	No
Brakes
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin Scorcher 150/80 R16 77H
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin Scorcher 130/90 B16 73H

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The base price of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Motorcycle is $10499. This is $263.85 less expensive than its competition.

The V Twin engine in the 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Motorcycle has a displacement of 1201 cc which is 20.44% more than its competition.

The 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Motorcycle weighs 545 lbs which is 20.11% more than other Standard models.

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KEY FACTS
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Model	Sportster
Year	2012
Class	Standard
Country of Origin	USA
MSRP	$10,499

PRICE
Warranty	24

Engine
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	1201.2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Air
Engine Type	V Twin

Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	1
Seat Height (in)	26

Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)
Front Travel (in)
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)	3.9
Trail (in)	4.2
Width (in)
Wheelbase (in)	59.8
Length (in)	88.6

Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	2.1

Misc
Major Revision Year	2010
Year	2012
Manufacturer Country	USA
Generic Type (Primary)	Standard

Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)	545

Transmission
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Reverse	No

Brakes
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc

Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin Scorcher 150/80 R16 77H
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin Scorcher 130/90 B16 73H

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