What is the difference between a 883 and a 48?
The claimed mileage . In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Forty Eight is powered by 1202 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Iron 883 is powered by 883 cc engine. Harley Davidson Forty Eight is available in 3 different colours while Harley Davidson Iron 883 comes with 3 colours.
Is a Harley-Davidson 48 fast?
2016 – 2022 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Top Speed: 110 mph (Est.)
How many miles to a gallon does a Harley 48 get?
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.
What’s the difference between a 48 and an 883?
The narrow profile of the front tire provides better cornering characteristics than the fatter tire of the 48. The 883 gearing is lower, which means that if you ever decide to build the engine to either 1200 or 1250 (1250 is the only choice imvho), you will DUST a factory 48 even if you make the same power.
What is the difference between a 48 and an XL Sportster?
Well the only thing the same is the frame;) The 48 is a 1200 cc engine, iron is an 883. The 48 had different front suspension, wider front wheel, fender, tire, gas tank, seat, risers, bars, etc. My point is they are both Sportsters sharing the XL frame but there is more differnet than similar. Paint, quality, etc is the same across the XL lineup.
What is a Sportster Iron 883?
Sportster Iron 883 is a blank canvas to build the bike of your dreams. Next up is the 1200 Custom, which is the epitome of Harley Davidson styling and a favorite of Sportster fans. It comes standard with a two up seat mid-controls, and low handlebar.
What is the most popular 883 Harley Davidson?
From my experience, the Iron 883 is the most popular 883 model sold by Harley Davidson since the introduction of the bigger 1000cc and 1200cc motor. It has combination of throwback and modern features that make this motorcycle a real looker. Although the Iron comes in several different colors, all models come “blacked out.”