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You’re looking at a pioneer of raw, blacked-out, stripped-down custom style. And in the years since
its introduction, it has only gotten better. Fine-tuned suspension, tuck-and-roll seat, black cast-
aluminium wheels with machined highlights. And with blacked-out surfaces from fender to fender,
you get everything you need. And nothing you don’t.
The Roadster combines low-end torque, agile handling and garage-built custom style. Its refi ned
performance package includes 43mm inverted front forks, dual disc brakes, adjustable rear suspension
and new dual gauge instrumentation with speedo and tach. You get a chopped rear fender to
complement its iconic tank. The riding position is aggressive but comfortable, thanks to the new two-
up seat, mid-mount controls, lowered bars and 19-inch front and 18-inch rear offset-split fi ve-spoke
cast-aluminium wheels. Turn the 1200cc Evolution engine loose at the nearest green light.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IRON 883
$15,495
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORTY-EIGHT
$18,995
Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement: 1202cc
Power/Torque: NA/97Nm @ 3500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,
belt fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 150/80B16
Seat height: 725mm
Kerb weight: 268kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/8000km
SPECIFICATIONS
VERDICT: WIDE SHOULDERED
Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement: 1202cc
Power/Torque: NA/98Nm @ 3750rpm
Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,
belt fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 120/70R19 R: 150/70R18
Seat height: 785mm
Kerb weight: 259kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 12.5L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/8000km
SPECIFICATIONS
VERDICT: VINTAGE STYLE
Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement: 883cc
Power/Torque: NA/72Nm @ 3500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,
belt fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 100/90B19 R: 150/80B16
Seat height: 760mm
Kerb weight: 256kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 12.5L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/8000km
SPECIFICATIONS
VERDICT: BACK-ALLEY BRUISER
Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement: 1202cc
Power/Torque: NA/97Nm @ 3250rpm
Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,
belt fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 150/80B16
Seat height: 710mm
Kerb weight: 252kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 7.9L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/8000km
SPECIFICATIONS
VERDICT: URBAN BRAWLER
The heritage of the Sportster runs strong in the 1200 Custom. The 1200cc Evolution engine pounds
out the low-end torque that made the Sportster famous. Pull-back buckhorn bars, steel-laced
wheels and a fat front tyre add to the classic look. Features including an adjustable rear suspension,
powerful brakes and a comfortable seat bring it all into the modern day.
The fi rst time the world saw this iconic 7.9L fuel tank was in 1948. But the world has never seen it
sitting atop anything quite like this. The Forty-Eight is designed with its signature bulldog stance and
the powerful 1200cc Evolution engine. Large 49mm front forks, an adjustable rear suspension, cast-
aluminium wheels with fl oating rotors and powerful brakes bring plenty of handling and comfort to
all this heavy-hitting style.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 CUSTOM
$18,750
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROADSTER
$19,495
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