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Engine

Air-Cooled, Evolution®

Engine Torque

73 ft-lb

Weight, As Shipped

547 lb.

Seat Height, Laden

26.2 in.

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XL 1200XS Forty-Eight® Special

1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine. Quick handling. And throwback 70's art on the tank to let everyone know it wasn't born yesterday.

1200 Evolution® Engine

1200cc at your command to deliver tons of torque for an unforgettably fun ride.

Dark Custom Style

A balance of blacked-out and chrome finishes give it that authentic custom attitude.

Throwback 70's Custom Tank Art

Authentic bold 70's-inspired tank graphic and badge shows the bike's retro roots.

Bold Muscular Attitude

A bulldog stance with a slammed speedometer and peanut tank, massive triple clamps, and 49mm front forks.

Tallboy® Handlebars

Ride with your fists in the wind with the black Tallboy® handlebars. Shaped to provide the ideal balance of ride and width.

Optimized Seat Design

A ribbed, solo-style seat for all-day cruising comfort while maintaining the bike's minimalist style.

Emulsion Rear Shock with Screw Adjuster

Features an Emulsion rear shock with a screw pre-load adjuster that soaks up every bump the street throws your way, and easily adjusts to fit your riding style.

Split 9-spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels

Split nine-spoke wheels that are black as night from rim to rubber to compliment the Dark Custom look.

XL 1200XS Forty-Eight® Special

EngineAir-cooled, Evolution® Bore3.5 in.
Stroke3.8 in. Displacement73.4 cu in
Compression Ratio10:01 Fuel SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
ExhaustBlack, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
Length85.2 in. Seat Height, Laden26.2 in.
Seat Height, Unladen27.8 in. Ground Clearance4.3 in.
Rake (steering head)30.2 ° Trail5.3 in.
Wheelbase58.9 in. Tires, Front Specification130/90B16 73H
Tires, Rear Specification150/80B16 77H Fuel Capacity2.1 gal.
Oil Capacity (W/Filter)2.8 qa. Weight, As Shipped547 lb.
Weight, In Running Order564 lb.
Engine Torque Testing MethodJ1349 Engine Torque73 ft-lb
Engine Torque (RPM)3,500 Lean Angle, Right27.1 °
Lean Angle, Left27.1 ° Fuel Economy: Estimated City/Hwy48 mpg
Primary DriveChain, 38/57 ratio Gear Ratios (overall) 1st9.315
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd6.653 Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd4.948
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th4.102 Gear Ratios (overall) 5th3.517
Wheels, Front TypeBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels, Rear TypeBlack, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Brakes, Caliper TypeDual-piston front, Dual-piston rear
Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator LampsHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (if equipped), ABS (if equipped) GaugesHandlebar-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

* Prices shown are in US dollars and are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices for base models. Dealer prices may vary and exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, accessories, and any dealer charges.

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