Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special, 2018 to 2019: adjustable rear preload, 710 mm (28.0 in) seat height, 92 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2018, 2019 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2018–2019 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special
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Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special

2018–2019 · cruiser · 1202 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel92 mm (3.6 in)
Rear suspension travel41 mm (1.6 in)
Fork diameter49 mm (1.9 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/90-16
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1495 mm (58.9 in)
Rake30.2°
Trail135 mm (5.3 in)
Seat height710 mm (28.0 in)
Front brakeSingle 292 mm disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 292 mm disc, single-piston caliper

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