SPECIFICATIONS

Price £9995 otr (£10,245 red/white) Engine 1202cc part air-cooled V-twin Power 65bhp @ 6000rpm Torque 71 lb.ft @ 3500rpm Top speed 105mph (est) Rake/trail 30.2°/135mm Wheelbase 1495mm Wet weight 256kg (clmd) Seat height 705mm Tank size 7.9 litres Economy 54mpg (clmd) Colours black, red, white Availability now

Bike verdict The Forty-eight Special is the essential Harley experience, stripped of acres of chrome, excess weight and touring gubbins.