The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is a discontinued 1202 cc motorcycle with a 5-speed gearbox. BikeDekho lists 95 Nm @ 3,000 rpm maximum torque. It has a 7.9 L fuel tank and a 260 kgs kerb weight.
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is a cruiser motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. It has been discontinued (production ended around 2023). Mechiee still services it at your doorstep. Cruisers are built for relaxed riding, typically with a low seat, a laid-back posture and an engine that pulls from low revs. With a 1,202 cc engine it sits in the big-bike, 800 cc-plus class.
Power comes from a 1,202 cc twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 66.61 PS at 6,000 rpm and 95 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 3,000 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Its stroke is longer than its bore (88.9 mm x 96.8 mm), a long-stroke layout that generally favours low-down pulling power. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 256 PS per tonne; by that measure, it is genuinely fast, well beyond everyday traffic speeds. The claimed top speed is 177 km/h. It has electric start.
It has a 5-speed manual gearbox with a 1-down, 4-up shift pattern, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
At the front, the suspension is 49 mm fork set free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand. At the rear, it is variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment. Braking is by twin discs at the front and a disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS. ABS on both wheels keeps either tyre from locking under hard braking. It rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres — 130/90B16 73H at the front and 150/80B16 77H at the rear.
The seat is 710 mm off the ground, which is low and makes it easy to put your feet down. It weighs 260 kg ready to ride, which is heavy, so parking and tight U-turns need care. Ground clearance is 103 mm — low, so take speed breakers and steep ramps slowly. It is 2,255 mm long, with 1,520 mm between the axles. Its 7.9 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 30 kmpl work out to roughly 237 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes daytime running lamps, low oil indicator and low battery indicator. Safety equipment includes low fuel indicator and low oil indicator.
The manufacturer's warranty is 2 years / Unlimited kms. For the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹9,999 doorstep service.
It is best suited to relaxed riding and unhurried weekend trips. Its low seat also makes it approachable for shorter and newer riders. With this much performance, it is better as a step-up bike than a first bike.
Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.
These figures come from a single publication (BikeDekho) and have not been confirmed against the manufacturer. The model is discontinued. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
Specifications last checked:
Claimed mileage
30 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho)
Manufacturer's claimed figure; real-world mileage is usually lower.
Estimated range
about 237 km
Claimed mileage × tank size. An estimate, not a promise.
Manufacturer warranty
2 Years / Unlimited kms
Terms and conditions apply.
Mechiee doorstep service
₹9,999
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
With Double Disc and Disc brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
This bike runs 130/90B16 73H / 150/80B16 77H tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Doorstep service₹9,999
Mechiee mechanics service the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight at your doorstep across 119 areas of Pune, with bigger jobs handled at a Mechiee Service Center. Pick your area to see local details.
Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight | Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 | Harley-Davidson Nightster | Harley-Davidson Nightster Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1202 cc | 1252 cc | 975 cc | 975 cc |
| Max power | 66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm | 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm | 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm | 89 HP / 66 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max torque | 95 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6750 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho) | 18 kmpl (claimed, per 91wheels) | 18 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale) | 18 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeWale) |
| Gears | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Kerb weight | 260 kgs | 258 kg | 221 kg | 225 kg |
| Fuel tank | 7.9 L | 21.2 L | 11.7 L | 11.7 Litres |
| Front brake | Double Disc | Disc, 320 mm | Disc | Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc, 280 mm | Disc | Floating, single-piston caliper |
What the technical terms on this page mean.
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight has a 1202 cc engine, described as air-cooled, evolution.
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is rated at 66.61 PS @ 6000 rpm maximum power and 95 Nm @ 3,000 rpm maximum torque.
The claimed figure for the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is 30 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho). Real-world mileage is usually lower and depends on riding style, load, road and traffic conditions and how well the bike is maintained.
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight has Double Disc at the front and Disc at the rear, with Dual Channel ABS.
The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight runs 130/90B16 73H at the front and 150/80B16 77H at the rear on alloy wheels.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Double Disc and Disc brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
Multiplying the claimed 30 kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho) by the 7.9 L tank gives roughly 237 km on a full tank. That is an estimate from claimed figures; real-world range is usually lower.
The manufacturer states a warranty of 2 Years / Unlimited kms. Terms and conditions apply.
No. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight has been discontinued (production ended around 2023). Mechiee still lists doorstep servicing for it.
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