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A low-slung urban brawler, the newly styled Forty-Eight® motorcycle drips attitude from every element. Thanks to its bold new front end, burly Dark Custom™ styling, and big comfort improvements, the muscular Forty-Eight® model is initiating an all-out urban assault.

NEW IN 2016

  • Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench
  • Front forks with cartridge dampening technology
  • Fork brace and massive triple clamps
  • Optimized seat design for all-day comfort, minimalist style
  • Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminium wheels in gloss black with Machined highlights
  • Open design sprocket
  • Blacked-out belt guard
  • Turn signal mounts off upper triple
  • Chrome exhaust shields with unique cutouts to show off blacked-out mufflers
  • Paint colour options including Hard Candy Custom™ Colour
  • Retro-mod tank graphics

Specifications

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2210
Seat Height (mm) 710
Fuel Capacity (litres) 7.9
Dry Weight (kg) 247

Powertrain

Engine Air-cooled, Evolution™
Displacement (cu.cm) 1202
Engine Torque 96 Nm/70.8 ft lb @ 3500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed

Wheels/Tyres

Front 16”/Michelin® Scorcher™ ‘31’ 130
Rear 16”/Michelin® Scorcher™ ‘31’ 150

Colour Options

Colour Options Vivid Black; Billet Silver; Velocity Red Sunglo; Olive Gold; Hard Candy Cancun Blue Flake; Hard Candy Gold Flake