How many miles per gallon does the Harley 48 get?

It’s small fuel tank averages around 40 mpg although it’s rated at 48. This means that at best you’re going to get up to 100 miles on a tank of fuel, but more realistically, you’ll need to stop every 80 or 90 miles unless you want to get stuck on the side of the road waiting for a ride to the nearest station.

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Engine and Powertrain Both crank out 70.8 lb-ft of torque and are rated by Harley-Davidson at 48 mpg combined in mixed riding. It’s worth noting than the 1200 Custom has a 4.5 gallon fuel tank, while the Forty-Eight® only has 2.1 gallons worth of capacity.

How many gallons is a Harley 48 tank?

First appearing on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle back in 1948—and providing the inspiration for the Forty-Eight® model name—the small 2.1 gallon tapered peanut fuel tank holds strong today with its traditional styling and modern attitude.

How many Litres is a Harley 48 tank?

7.90 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity of Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Harley-Davidson Forty Eight has a fuel tank capacity of 7.90 litres petrol.

What size engine is in a Harley 48?

1202 cc
Harley Davidson Forty Eight is powered by 1202 cc engine. This Forty Eight engine generates a torque of 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

How far can a Sportster 48 go on a tank of gas?

Can you put a bigger gas tank on a Harley 48?

The 4+ gal tank from the “C” will fit, and even if there was a mirror problem, it would be really easy to deal with. Any larger tank you fit, is going to change the look of the bike, so why does maybe having to turn the mirrors over concern you.

Why is the Harley 48 called a 48?

At any rate, the bike got its name because it is only capable of going about 48 miles on a single tank of gas, thanks to the fact that it scarcely holds more than most modern-day gas cans.

How many cc is an iron 883?

883 cc
Harley Davidson Iron 883 Specifications

Mileage	–
Displacement	883 cc
Engine Type	Air-Cooled, Evolution
No. of Cylinders	2
Max Torque	68 Nm @ 4750 rpm

Does Harley 48 have forward controls?

In a noble execution in black and manufactured from high-quality aluminum it sets an optical highlight at your motorcycle….Fits on the following models:

HARLEY	BMW
Sportster 48	S 1000 R
Street Glide	S 1000 RR