Newest Harley Davidson Dark Custom - Forty-Eight

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  Posted by BikerNews January 23, 2010 - Filed in Motorcycle News - 4,024 views
  

  Newest Harley takes riders to Forty-Eight
  
  Harley-Davidson Inc. has introduced another bike in its Dark Custom series of motorcycles that have a blacked-out, retro look aimed at younger riders.
  
  Named the Forty-Eight, the latest Harley creation has a small solo seat, a fatter front tire and the company's classic 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank.
  
  The name represents the year 1948, which is when Harley-Davidson first included the peanut fuel tank on one of its motorcycles, the model S 125.
  
  Dark Customs are meant to recall the looks of motorcycles just after World War II, when riders took military-surplus bikes and stripped away everything they could to reduce weight and give them a bare-bones appearance.
  
  The Forty-Eight joins the Harley Nightster, Iron 883, Cross Bones, Fat Bob and Street Bob bikes in the Dark Custom lineup.
  
  With a 1200-cc Evolution engine, the Forty-Eight has a suggested retail price of $10,499. It comes in black, silver or orange and will be available at dealerships soon, the company said.
  
  In January 2007, Harley introduced the Nightster, one of the first Dark Custom bikes.
  
  Its raw-boned styling and macho, black denim finish has been popular with younger motorcycle enthusiasts, according to the company.

   

  (reprinted from JSOnline)