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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight

Harley-Davidson · Motorcycle

Forty Eight Photos

₹13.49 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

Check on-road pricevs Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Engine
1,202cc
Power
65.7bhp
Mileage
20kmpl
Weight
252kg
EMI starting from ₹5,000/month · subject to bank approval

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Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Photos - All Angles

The Harley-Davidson Forty Eight's design is built on one central idea: minimalism with maximum attitude. Every non-essential piece of bodywork has been stripped away to expose the mechanical elements - the motor, the frame, the fat front tyre - as the visual statement. Here is what to look at across the gallery:

Front View The defining image of the Forty Eight is head-on. That fat front tyre on a 16-inch wheel dominates the view. The low, wide fork legs and the small round headlight give it a squat, purposeful stance unlike almost any other production motorcycle at this price. There is no windscreen, no fairing - just the naked mechanical face of the bike.

Side Profile The side view reveals the peanut tank - small, low, rounded, and iconic. The tank shape is unchanged from early Sportster designs going back decades. Flowing from the tank into the solo seat, then dropping into the short rear fender with a side-mounted licence plate - the profile is clean and uncluttered. The shorty dual exhaust sweeps back low under the engine on the right side.

Rear View Minimal and low. The rear fender is cropped short, the tyre is fat, and the overall silhouette is compact. Harley has kept the rear end as unadorned as the front - no passenger grab rails, no rear rack.

Engine & Details The 1202cc Evolution V-twin with its 45° cylinder angle is the centrepiece from any angle. Engine cases, cylinders, and rocker covers are finished in polished alloy and black powder coating. Close-up shots reveal quality castings and the compact, dense packaging of the unit.

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Front View

Rear View

Side View

The Forty Eight photographs exceptionally well in natural light - particularly Billiard Teal and Midnight Crimson, whose metallic depth does not fully translate on screen. If you are a used buyer inspecting the bike, use good lighting to check for paint chips around the lower tank (common from boot scuffs), corrosion on chrome exhaust pipes, and stone chip damage to the fork sliders. The fat front tyre should have even wear across the width - unusual wear patterns can indicate alignment or suspension issues worth investigating before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat does the Harley-Davidson Forty Eight look like?▾
The Forty Eight is a low-slung bobber-style cruiser defined by its peanut fuel tank and fat 16-inch front tyre. The side profile is clean and minimal with a solo seat, short rear fender, and shorty dual exhaust. It was available in three colours - Vivid Black, Billiard Teal, and Midnight Crimson - all priced at ₹13,49,000 ex-showroom.
QDoes the Harley-Davidson Forty Eight look good in person?▾
The Forty Eight consistently receives praise for looking even better in real life than in photographs - particularly the Billiard Teal colour, whose metallic depth does not come through fully on screen. The fat front tyre and low stance create a commanding, purposeful presence that is hard to appreciate at thumbnail size.
QWhat design elements make the Harley-Davidson Forty Eight distinctive?▾
Three elements define the Forty Eight: the 16-inch fat front tyre borrowed from custom choppers, the classic peanut tank, and the complete absence of a pillion seat or rear fairing. Together they create a stripped-back silhouette unique among mass-produced motorcycles at this price point - a 1202cc engine in a body that looks like it belongs in a custom bike garage.