This 2018 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is one of the best-looking bikes in the Sportster line — a proper stripped-back bobber built around the iconic peanut tank, fat front tyre and slammed stance that give it that unmistakable garage-custom look straight off the showroom floor.
It's powered by the 1202cc air-cooled Evolution V-twin, serving up masses of low-down grunt with around 66 bhp and a thumping 96Nm of torque arriving at just 3,500rpm. It pulls strongly from low revs and lets you surf that wave of torque without constantly working the gearbox, all with the classic Harley V-twin soundtrack.
The name comes from the peanut tank, a styling cue that dates back to the 1948 sportster tanks, and it's paired with chopped mudguards, drag-style bars, forward controls and blacked-out finishes throughout. Fat 16-inch wheels front and rear, with a chunky front tyre, complete the muscular, low-slung look.
This 48 features Vance & Heins short shots, over £1000 in suspension upgrades featuring Andreani Misano Evo front fork cartridges and YSS Black edition RG362 twin rear shocks, comfort seat, mid controls, Oxford heated grips, saddle bag, one key and one fob, owners manual/ service book with four service stamps plus a recent self service with the oil receipt as proof. || At Superbike Specialists, we offer a top selection of HPI-clear used motorcycles (unless stated). Our bikes are mechanically prepared by passionate onsite mechanics, with a focus on exceptional customer service. Every bike includes a 30-day warranty, with options to extend to 6 or 12 months, a minimum of 6 months MOT, and a fresh service. UK mainland delivery starts at £50. Competitive finance and card payments are accepted. We are also an authorised Scorpion Datatool dealer, offering fully fitted S5 Thatcham-approved trackers from £299. ||