The Forty-Eight® features fat tires on a skinny bike with an iconic peanut tank that made its debut in 1948. Designed with signature bulldog stance and 1200cc of torque. In addition to the look, it features a large 49mm front forks, an adjustable rear suspension, cast aluminum wheels with floating rotors and powerful brakes for plenty of handling and comfort.
Dimensions | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Length | 85.2 in. (2,165 mm) | |
Overall Width | 32.9 in. (835 mm) | |
Overall Height | 43.3 in. (1,100 mm) | |
Seat Height, Laden | 26.2 in. (665 mm) | 2 |
Seat Height, Laden (Low seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Laden (High seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Laden (Low seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Seat Height, Laden (High seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen | 28 in. (710 mm) | |
Seat Height, Unladen (Low seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen (High seat position) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen (Low seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Seat Height, Unladen (High seat position with optional ARH suspension) | ||
Static Ground Clearance | 4.3 in. (110 mm) | |
Dynamic Ground Clearance (with optional suspension) | ||
Rake (steering head) (deg) | 30.2 | |
Fork Angle (deg) | 28.7 | |
Trail | 5.3 in. (135 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 58.9 in. (1,495 mm) | |
Tires, Type | Michelin® Scorcher® "31" front and rear | |
Tires, Front Model | Scorcher® "31" | |
Tires, Front Specification | 130/90B16 73H | |
Tires, Rear Model | Scorcher® "31" | |
Tires, Rear Specification | 150/80B16 77H | |
Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal. (7.9 l) | |
Reserve Fuel Capacity, Fuel Injection (warning light) | 0.65 gal. (2.5 l) | |
Oil Capacity (w/filter) | 2.8 qt. (2.6 l) | |
Transmission Capacity | 1 qt. (1 l) | |
Primary Chain Case Capacity | N/A | |
Coolant Capacity | N/A | |
Weight, As Shipped | 545 lb. (247 kg) | |
Weight, In Running Order | 556 lb. (252 kg) | |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1,000 lb. (454 kg) | |
Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front | 335 lb. (152 kg) | |
Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear | 665 lb. (302 kg) | |
Luggage Capacity -Volume | N/A |
Engine | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Engine | Air-cooled, Evolution® | |
Valves | Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | |
Bore | 3.5 in. (88.9 mm) | |
Stroke | 3.8 in. (96.8 mm) | |
Displacement | 73.4 cu in (1,200 cc) | |
Compression Ratio | 0.417361111 | |
Fuel System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 3 |
Air Cleaner | Paper cartridge type | |
Exhaust | Black, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | |
Lubrication System | Dry-sump |
Drivetrain | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Primary Drive | Chain, 38/57 ratio | |
Final Drive | Belt, 29/68 ratio | |
Clutch | Multi-plate, wet | |
Transmission | 5-speed | |
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st | 9.315 | |
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd | 6.653 | |
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd | 4.948 | |
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th | 4.102 | |
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th | 3.517 | |
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th | N/A |
Chassis | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions | |
Swingarm | Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded | |
Front Fork | 49 mm fork set, free valve right hand and cartridge style left hand | |
Front Fork, Optional | ||
Rear Shocks | Variable rate spring over 36mm piston nitrogen gas-charged emulsion style shock with thread style preload adjustment | |
Rear Shocks, Optional | ||
Wheels, Optional Style Type | N/A | 4 |
Wheels, Front Type | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights | 4 |
Wheels, Front Width | 3 in. (76 mm) | |
Wheels, Front Height | 16 in. (406 mm) | |
Wheels, Rear Type | Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights | 4 |
Wheels, Rear Width | 3 in. (76 mm) | |
Wheels, Rear Height | 16 in. (406 mm) | |
Brakes, Caliper Type | Dual-piston front, Dual-piston rear | |
Brakes, Rotor Type | Front floating, Rear uniform expansion rotor | |
Brakes, Front Diameter | 11.8 in. (300 mm) | |
Brakes, Front Thickness | 0.2 in. (5 mm) | |
Brakes, Front is dual | No | |
Brakes, Rear Diameter | 10.24 in. (260 mm) | |
Brakes, Rear Thickness | 0.28 in. (7.1 mm) | |
Front brake lever free travel | N/A | |
Rear brake pedal free travel | N/A | |
Brakes, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Optional | |
Suspension Travel, Front | 3.6 in. (91 mm) | |
Suspension Travel, Rear | 1.6 in. (41 mm) |
Performance | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Engine Torque Testing Method | J1349 | |
Engine Torque | 73 ft-lb (99 Nm) | 5 |
Engine Torque (rpm) | 3,500 | |
Power (Hp/kW) | 66 HP / 49 kW @ 5500 rpm | |
Lean Angle Testing Method | J1168 | |
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | 27 | |
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | 27 | |
Maximum hill-starting ability | N/A | |
Fuel Economy Testing Method | Estimated City/Hwy | |
Fuel Economy | 48 mpg (4.9 l/100 km) | 6 |
CO₂ Emissions Testing Method | N/A | |
CO₂ Emissions | N/A |
Electric | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating) | |
Charging | Single-phase, 30-amp system (357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V) | |
Starting | 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement | |
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp | Quartz Halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam | |
Lights (as per country regulation), Tail/Stop | Incandescent | |
Lights (as per country regulation), Front Signal Lights | Incandescent bullet turn signals | |
Lights, Rear Turn Signals | Incandescent bullet turn signals | |
Gauges | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights | |
Auxiliary Lamps | N/A | |
Electric Power Outlet | N/A | |
GPS System | N/A | |
Reverse Gear | N/A |
Warranty And Service | XL 1200X Forty-Eight® | Notes |
Warranty | 24 months (unlimited mileage) | 7 |
Service Interval | First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter | 8 |
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