@@gurnblanstein9816 lol I ride a 48. It is more like 30 times at least! Light comes on around 60 miles and I have heard you can push it to 70. I never tried lol.
2.1 gallon tank ??? Should give about 100 miles... and I thought the 3.2 gallon tank on my Suzuki Intruder 805cc/50" was too small... About 2.5 gal before have to switch to reserve...
@ Ted, folks underestimate the Sportsters when it comes to long distance riding. From watching other YT videos, seems like Sportster owners enjoy their long trips.
Got rid of my Ultra with 94,000 on it. I avg 1500 miles a month and the Sportster is so much more fun to ride on all roads! Thanks for the video! Ride on, be safe😎
I owned the first year one. Coolest looking Sporty ever! Changed to mids and the handling improved immensely. Rear shocks are horrible, though, and the stock seat really sucks. Changed it for a springed one (not from Harley..) I miss the little bike... I would have it back on a heartbeat, and would do something about the suspension. Great for around town. Great video!
When riding ANY motorcycle, it depends a lot on the age of the driver. Way Back in 1983, I was just starting, what would be a Twenty year career, in the U.S. Air Force. The only transportation I had was a 1981 Kawasaki 550 GPZ. I was 22 years old at the time. I was stationed at Dyess AFB located in Abilene Texas. I rode that bike home to Northeast Arkansas and back on a two week leave. A 12 hour ride one way! I rode it home and back with no issues, except some rain. Now, I turn 58 years old in about a month. No Way could I make that ride today on that same bike. Maybe, just maybe, I could on a Goldwing. Love your channel and thanks for reminding me of my youthful days. I live a very modest life now, but looking back, God has always been good to me!
I have a 1990 Sporty 1200 with drag bars and forward controls, can confirm, not comfortable for long distance rides but it’s fine for an hour or two. It’s a fun setup though. I’ve got a bigger tank, it’ll get me about 120 miles down the road even hot rodding it the whole way.
I remember a trip back in the 70's with a Sportster back when there was gas rationing going on. I had to carry a one gallon metal can along which began to leak at the seam because of the vibration. What a trip. Cold as heck in August in South Dakota.
Great to hear some positive feed back of the 48, particularly as i am picking up my brand new 48 verrry soon....p.s, yet to tell the wife!! be affraid be very affraid. Thanks sir
I don't get some guys... be the man of the house, I am buying myself a motorcycle, and that's final. You are not a child to ask permission to use your own money to buy what you want....get it together!
I daily a 48, and I’m always on the freeway or highway. Haven’t had a problem even took a sideswipe from a car and manage to keep the bike up. It has plenty of power for the road. I have a large sissy bar where I at times put a large hiking bag and go from Ontario to San Diego with 50 plus pounds of gear. With only 1 gas stop. Does very well. That’s a total of 88 miles for me.
This is one video I watched over and over again because I was buying a sportster back in 2019 and never drove a bike before and I want to make it my experience to buy and drive it home for the first time and it was scary but amazing!!! I watched all the videos I could to learn to ride !! Great experience and driving today which is hands down so peaceful
I've ridden sportsters cross country no problem, if you don't like all that wind on you they sell several kind of windshields for it. You can also get a 4.5 gal tank and you can put different bars to change ridding positions
The 48 was my first H-D test driv., I'm a Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 rider. The H-D 48 was the most fun I've ever had on 2 wheels!! The suspension? What suspension? I'm seriously tempted to trade my my mild-mannered Honda for the 48!
I ride my 2017 XL1200X forty eight everywhere, city, highway, long rides, short rides, no sweat. Its my daily rider. Like another guy said If you dont like all the wind on you get a windshield. I did a stage 1, vance hines full short shots, joker high flow intake, fuelpak fp3. It rips. The only downside is the 2.1GAL, but u can put an iron 3.3GAL on it or a 4.3GAL superlow xl883L tank on it
Sportsters actually get decent milage. Atleast 100 miles on a fill tank. My 96 1200 sport made it 116 before it spit and another 12 miles on reserve. Thats eith a 3.5L peanut tank. Yes its not a road trip bike. But a 100 miles? Itll take me an hour an a half to need gas. Thats still pretty decent.
Hmmm..not sure how you got that, I have a 2015 w 2.1 peanut tank which is the stock tank....I get 70 miles if I'm lucky (might be all that throttle blips while rev matching the downshifts)
Nice bike with those bars. The ape-hangers some people fit are ludicrous. Seeing I own a big two-valve per head V-twin, I can see the appeal of this bike.
I rode up to Sturgis, 850 miles one way. Rode 2500 miles up in Sturgis, then 850 miles back. It's a great bike. It's got great power. But you -do- feel near every bump.
I just picked up a 2017 48 with 300 original miles on it. It's a great bike and handles nice. I just don't like the stock exhaust - it sounds like a sewing machine! LOL!! Nice video! And yes, I always wear a helmet :)
Nice to see someone accept the fact, wind , vibrations and bugs are part of riding. Baggers, back rests, 3 foot tall windshield are for sissys. Ride raw!
I have a 2001 Sportster custom, bought it new. I've been all over the place, long highway rides, country roads and city driving. 3.5 gallon tank, about 125 miles before getting gas. Dude it can do whatever you want, if you want.
Back in the 80's I rode a KZ1000 and my buddy rode a Yamaha XS650 from Chicago to Key West and back. I had a 5 gallon tank he had a 2.5 and we had to stop for gas at the same time.
It’s funny how when we were young we didn’t need big bikes ,windshields, heated grips, saddlebags and we would jump out on the interstate and haul ass anywhere, now we are spoiled we need all the riding gear and everything
Now that was. Cool ass info- mercial !!!was really nice listening about the bike while staring down the road with the exhaust in the background!! AWESOMELY RELAXING....AM considering the 48', but I know it needs mods done to it...first a nice flat 4.5 gallon tank... exhausts, mong other things.. Love this vid bro...best 48' vid I've seen....good job!!!
Just watched this video, the sportster is just what he said FUN to ride, handles well, but at higher speed 80 and up the bike and rider gets "windy" for lack of a better word. But I love my 07 custom bc of larger 4.5 gallon tank.
I dont know why people say that sportster dont do well on the highway. I have a 2015 iron 883 and I've taken it on the high way a ton of times no problems. But it would be nice if it had a sixth gear.
Those 1200 Evo's are no joke. They make plenty of power and torque. If guys rode their 40hp Panheads cross country, there's no reason you can't ride your 68hp Evo cross country. That's how I look at it. Also, Evo's are the best engine Harley ever made on my opinion, and they respond the best too modifications. Edit: Shit my first bike was a 42hp Honda Shadow 750, I rode that bike everywhere, in every weather, rain snow or shine, up mountains, in Twisties, and I'm a big guy. It did just fine on the highway, would easily cruise at 65 -70, but anything more than that and she struggled with me on it.
I own a 48 and I can say 1 thing that annoys me and maybe it’s me I don’t know but when I’m on a freeway especially, I feel the bikes a bit light for the winds. Like the bike doesn’t feel solid on the ground. It kinda swerved. Again maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m a chicken. But that’s what scares me about my 48. Already thinking of getting a heavier bike like a fat bob or a soft tail.... please comment let me know if anyone agrees or is it me.
purdyquibb In October 2004 I rode a Rebel 250 from Charleston SC to Pensacola FL. Florida speed limit on 10W was 75. The Rebel was pinned at 85 and when a Tractor Trailer we by......Hold On! It felt like I was getting pulled into the truck from the draft. Stayed in Pensacola for 48 hrs and rode it back to Charleston. No problems with the bike. I mainly rode the state roads from Savannah through Waycross crossed over into FLA in the panhandle west of Tallahassee.
This bike is plenty to get you where you want to go and safely. Sounds like it has tons of torque in high gear and from watching the speedo-it does. Yes wear a helmet. It's just plain common since.
The gas tank issues aren't really THAT bad. I commute 40 miles a day round trip to work and filling up every two or three days doesn't bother me. The bike looks awesome and is fun, that's all I care about.
It cracks me up that Harley guys think the sportsters are so light weight. Been riding sport bikes for 20 years and just got my first sportster and it’s 200 pounds heavier than most of what I’m used to and ten times as comfortable. I REALLY wish Harley would have given these things a 6 speed though that’s the only thing that hurts long range travel imo
Nice. Im getting the 48 as my first harley as well, matter fact, my first bike lol. I’ll be upgrading the tank as soon as i can aswell since i’ll be doing long distance riding atleast 10 times a year so its a must. And might buy a fairing for when i travel because im also a very very light person i only weight like 120 so i dont want that wind blowing me off the bike at 90mph lol. im also short. 5’6 5’7. Hope those forward controlls do fine for me. And I really wanted to go for the short shot exhaust but since they are stupid loud i might just got for some cobra speedster 909’s probably. More quiet pipes but still loud, wont bother me listening to music on the ride. What you think? How tall are you btw? Are you sticking with forward controlls?
@@Cheaps928 sounds like a good plan for sure..I’m just waiting for the new 2021 line to come out and make sure we have a 48 to buy! Yeah I’m 6’ tall and 255..I’m pushing it on the “too big for this bike” saying..but I’m doing it anyway..agree with you about the short shots..my neighbors won’t be too happy ..may look another direction as well..
@@Cheaps928 I’m definitely sticking w the forwards..you should be fine w them too..I’ve seen a guy your height on a 48 and he was good...buying new or used?
Yup it’s a true love hate relationship with my 48 always thinking bout trading it but dam it work perfect for commuting where I live and a great lane splitter too. Took it from Bay Area ca to Tahoe a few times mapped gas stations every 60 miles no issues road with a pack of 20 love my 48
Find a 4.5 gallon sporty tank, get a windshield or fairing, get raised bars, upgrade the seat, and get a sissy bar. Boom. Touring bike. Do you need to do all these things to road trip on a 48? No. Do you need a bagger to road-trip? No. Do you need a motorcycle that you like in general to road-trip? Yes.
My opinion and little experiences are why Sportster is best choice for city, for runing from country to country or Highway/Freeway. I like classic Harley Softails Dyna and Touring, but this models had best performance on Highway Freeway cuz little Fuel economy, but when you crossing countryes and cityes, its big Fuel economy. Sportster had very liitle fuel economy. XL 883 can 3.6 liters to 100 km, and XL 1200 XR 1200 can 4-4.5 liters to 100 km. And its no matter when you are on city, crossing countryes or Highway Freeway. Sportster engine is fuel economy than EVO Twin Cam or M8. When I was rided Street Glide and Electra Glide with M8, on Highway fuel economy was very low but out of Highway Freeway, I just crossed to 280 kilometers to the south and from full petrol tank had 1/4 fuel in petrol tank, and I was just rided on Easy Rider. MOST owners of VRSCA (VRod) tolds "Its fuel eater, cuz under 8 liters never going". Wrong, V Rod can have 5-6 liters to 100 km.
I ride 45 min to and from work. Not issues. Any longer there will be ass fatigue for sure lol but I love riding everywhere on my girl. I love the customization. I fill up once a day and it cost me 484. So really for let that bother. You also have a reserve tank and plenty of time to actually find a station. But it's a sexy fun bike.
BE SURE TO TELL THE FOLKS THAT ALL SPORTSTER USED TO HAVE A THE "TRAP DOOR", WHICH ENABLES THE MECHANIC TO ACCESS THE TRANSMISSION GEARS, WITHOUT TEARING THE WHOLE ENGINE DOWN. iT'S OK THOUGH, WHICH IS WHY YOU MUST MAKE SURE YOU BUY THEM NEW.
rishabh tripathi the 48 makes significantly more power (74 hp I believe) and a lot more torque (either close or just over 80 lb ft torque) in the 1200cc configuration. The Vulcan S is quite peppy though and makes more then enough power for highway cruising, and weighs a lot less too. Not really a fair comparison, the Harley Street 750 is a direct competitor to the Vulcan S, they are closely matched
I ride an 85 fxrs but have had 3 or 4 others inc twin cam and my bud had a 883c.we exchanged for a couple of hours..it was a good bike fine on power and I'm over 350lb..do you sell in Europe..Harleys are pricey here
I have a vlx600.... Being only a 4 speed it lacks on the highway.... Could use another gear....But it cruises fine at 70....much more than that...the engine seems a little stressed..
Mind if I take issue with you on helmets? The helmets we use on bikes are not designed for that purpose. Layered glass helmets are built to protect the head through the destruction of the helmet. First, sliding across the pavement. This seldom happens with cycles. Second is impact, which the helmet absorbs by breaking. Breaking only happens over a certain speed. Below that speed, a layered glass helmet bounces. The helmet bouncing breaks necks. It breaks at a certain speed, but much above that the rider is dead anyway. The main value of the helmet is an open coffin funeral. Any rider who says they have never had an accident is lying. I have been protected twice by helmets. One was in traffic where I was thrown over the car and rolled. I spent a couple months in a neck brace.The second was in the desert where the dirt kept the helmet from bouncing. Yes, helmets save lives, but they cost almost as many as they save. Pro helmet people don't want you to know that. A lot of work needs to be done developing a helmet specifically designed for motorcycles.
I see a naked bike or riding with no windshield as a safety feature. At 90 you're hanging on for dear life... it just encourages you to slow down and enjoy the ride, rather than pin it and blow by everybody.
My 2018 48 gets better mileage than the iron, and will do 65 on highway, after that the bike is unhappy, had Harley a brain they would have put in a 6th gear but what can you expect from a company that won't put a lock on gascap.
A guy I work with said he had a Kawasaki ninja zx10 and he rode it from where we live in Kentucky down to Daytona beach Florida about 900 miles or 12 hours and when he got down there he sold it and bought a cheap truck with the money because he said he was not driving that thing back 😂
I rode my sportster 48 from San Diego CA to Key West FL, and then back to San Diego. 7500 miles, no problem at all
Damian Olivato how many gas stations did u hit
Ha. Every single one!
Damian Olivato the gas stations of America tour!
Was that with a stock tank? How did you manage the fueling?
I was thinking of buying a soft tail slim to do some touring. I don't want anything to big, what's your opinion? Thanks in advance.
“I have wind on my chest, I’m riding a motorcycle. “ well said man
I did a 2100 mile trip on my 2016 Forty Eight and it handled just fine, hell I did the same trip last year on a 883 and it handled fine too.
2100 mile trip? So you stopped for gas about 21 times lol
@@gurnblanstein9816 lol I ride a 48. It is more like 30 times at least! Light comes on around 60 miles and I have heard you can push it to 70. I never tried lol.
2.1 gallon tank ??? Should give about 100 miles... and I thought the 3.2 gallon tank on my Suzuki Intruder 805cc/50" was too small... About 2.5 gal before have to switch to reserve...
A bolt on 4.5 gallon tank is a necessity.
@ Ted, folks underestimate the Sportsters when it comes to long distance riding. From watching other YT videos, seems like Sportster owners enjoy their long trips.
Got rid of my Ultra with 94,000 on it. I avg 1500 miles a month and the Sportster is so much more fun to ride on all roads! Thanks for the video! Ride on, be safe😎
“It’s not what you’re riding, it’s where you’re going” i like that
I’m lost most of the time , but always end back home 😎 !
I owned the first year one. Coolest looking Sporty ever! Changed to mids and the handling improved immensely. Rear shocks are horrible, though, and the stock seat really sucks. Changed it for a springed one (not from Harley..) I miss the little bike... I would have it back on a heartbeat, and would do something about the suspension. Great for around town. Great video!
"Hiding that crazy", love it.
When riding ANY motorcycle, it depends a lot on the age of the driver. Way Back in 1983, I was just starting, what would be a Twenty year career, in the U.S. Air Force. The only transportation I had was a 1981 Kawasaki 550 GPZ. I was 22 years old at the time. I was stationed at Dyess AFB located in Abilene Texas. I rode that bike home to Northeast Arkansas and back on a two week leave. A 12 hour ride one way! I rode it home and back with no issues, except some rain. Now, I turn 58 years old in about a month. No Way could I make that ride today on that same bike. Maybe, just maybe, I could on a Goldwing. Love your channel and thanks for reminding me of my youthful days. I live a very modest life now, but looking back, God has always been good to me!
Yep, The older I get the bigger bike I need !
I have a 1990 Sporty 1200 with drag bars and forward controls, can confirm, not comfortable for long distance rides but it’s fine for an hour or two. It’s a fun setup though. I’ve got a bigger tank, it’ll get me about 120 miles down the road even hot rodding it the whole way.
I remember a trip back in the 70's with a Sportster back when there was gas rationing going on. I had to carry a one gallon metal can along which began to leak at the seam because of the vibration. What a trip. Cold as heck in August in South Dakota.
Great to hear some positive feed back of the 48, particularly as i am picking up my brand new 48 verrry soon....p.s, yet to tell the wife!! be affraid be very affraid. Thanks sir
Hope it went well!
I got mine on Thursday.... she got an engagement ring, I got a 48 hahah.
LMAO.....who's the man of the house? What are you a man or a mouse..... Squeek up!!!
I don't get some guys... be the man of the house, I am buying myself a motorcycle, and that's final. You are not a child to ask permission to use your own money to buy what you want....get it together!
@@albertcampos959 I totally agree but umm would you mind asking for me😬
Do some bikers actually moan about wind?! Ffs
You gotta build those neck muscles.
On a cruiser, yes
General upright pos. street bike, no because you naturally lean into the wind
Also I don't fancy a face full of bugs 😂
Lmao
YaChildishh Usually Harley riders they are spoiled like grandkids.
@@RayfordRaySiegel hahahahhaha yup
I daily a 48, and I’m always on the freeway or highway. Haven’t had a problem even took a sideswipe from a car and manage to keep the bike up. It has plenty of power for the road. I have a large sissy bar where I at times put a large hiking bag and go from Ontario to San Diego with 50 plus pounds of gear. With only 1 gas stop. Does very well. That’s a total of 88 miles for me.
This is one video I watched over and over again because I was buying a sportster back in 2019 and never drove a bike before and I want to make it my experience to buy and drive it home for the first time and it was scary but amazing!!! I watched all the videos I could to learn to ride !! Great experience and driving today which is hands down so peaceful
I've ridden sportsters cross country no problem, if you don't like all that wind on you they sell several kind of windshields for it. You can also get a 4.5 gal tank and you can put different bars to change ridding positions
Considering the 883 does just fine on the highway, the Forty-Eight will do just fine.
Who thinks it can’t perform on the highway is the real question lmao
Yeah, a 1960's Suzuki 250cc / 15" could perform on the highway... up to 104 MPH...
The 48 was my first H-D test driv., I'm a Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 rider. The H-D 48 was the most fun I've ever had on 2 wheels!! The suspension? What suspension? I'm seriously tempted to trade my my mild-mannered Honda for the 48!
This is my next bike, already have a Sportster 883. I love the look of the 48.
I ride my 2017 XL1200X forty eight everywhere, city, highway, long rides, short rides, no sweat. Its my daily rider. Like another guy said If you dont like all the wind on you get a windshield. I did a stage 1, vance hines full short shots, joker high flow intake, fuelpak fp3. It rips. The only downside is the 2.1GAL, but u can put an iron 3.3GAL on it or a 4.3GAL superlow xl883L tank on it
I live in malaysia and i ride my 90cc honda cub on the highway
Wahh...hebatlah awak
hell yes brother
Just loving mine and I have the street glide too but I’m preferring the 48 at the moment it’s a fun ride
Sportsters actually get decent milage. Atleast 100 miles on a fill tank. My 96 1200 sport made it 116 before it spit and another 12 miles on reserve. Thats eith a 3.5L peanut tank. Yes its not a road trip bike. But a 100 miles? Itll take me an hour an a half to need gas. Thats still pretty decent.
Your comment is really helpful buddy , I'm soon picking up my 115th anniversary Legend blue denim
Hmmm..not sure how you got that, I have a 2015 w 2.1 peanut tank which is the stock tank....I get 70 miles if I'm lucky (might be all that throttle blips while rev matching the downshifts)
Nice bike with those bars. The ape-hangers some people fit are ludicrous. Seeing I own a big two-valve per head V-twin, I can see the appeal of this bike.
For me i like the mini apes the huge ones looks dope but very uncomfortable
I rode up to Sturgis, 850 miles one way. Rode 2500 miles up in Sturgis, then 850 miles back. It's a great bike. It's got great power. But you -do- feel near every bump.
Have a saddlemen on my sporty 48 and I love it. World of a difference.
I just picked up a 2017 48 with 300 original miles on it. It's a great bike and handles nice. I just don't like the stock exhaust - it sounds like a sewing machine! LOL!! Nice video! And yes, I always wear a helmet :)
love my 48,2015, have done 2 coast to coasts on it
Nice to see someone accept the fact, wind , vibrations and bugs are part of riding. Baggers, back rests, 3 foot tall windshield are for sissys. Ride raw!
When I picked my forty eight form the dealership it started hailing as I was getting on the freeway and it was still a ton of fun!
I have a 2001 Sportster custom, bought it new. I've been all over the place, long highway rides, country roads and city driving. 3.5 gallon tank, about 125 miles before getting gas. Dude it can do whatever you want, if you want.
Man the country is amazing when driving a bike specially Harley Davidson
Back in the 80's I rode a KZ1000 and my buddy rode a Yamaha XS650 from Chicago to Key West and back. I had a 5 gallon tank he had a 2.5 and we had to stop for gas at the same time.
It’s funny how when we were young we didn’t need big bikes ,windshields, heated grips, saddlebags and we would jump out on the interstate and haul ass anywhere, now we are spoiled we need all the riding gear and everything
Now that was. Cool ass info- mercial !!!was really nice listening about the bike while staring down the road with the exhaust in the background!! AWESOMELY RELAXING....AM considering the 48', but I know it needs mods done to it...first a nice flat 4.5 gallon tank... exhausts, mong other things..
Love this vid bro...best 48' vid I've seen....good job!!!
Just watched this video, the sportster is just what he said FUN to ride, handles well, but at higher speed 80 and up the bike and rider gets "windy" for lack of a better word. But I love my 07 custom bc of larger 4.5 gallon tank.
I recently baught fourty eight .. 2020 .. i just love it .. i uploaded the video on my youtube profile .. installed vance & hines shortshots ..
your my favorite video cycle guy,..great job always ,..i like the honesty
Life's not a dance! Life's a fight and you gotta win it!
here in brazil, we use 125cc bikes on the highway
I dont know why people say that sportster dont do well on the highway. I have a 2015 iron 883 and I've taken it on the high way a ton of times no problems. But it would be nice if it had a sixth gear.
Those 1200 Evo's are no joke. They make plenty of power and torque. If guys rode their 40hp Panheads cross country, there's no reason you can't ride your 68hp Evo cross country. That's how I look at it.
Also, Evo's are the best engine Harley ever made on my opinion, and they respond the best too modifications.
Edit: Shit my first bike was a 42hp Honda Shadow 750, I rode that bike everywhere, in every weather, rain snow or shine, up mountains, in Twisties, and I'm a big guy. It did just fine on the highway, would easily cruise at 65 -70, but anything more than that and she struggled with me on it.
One of the biggest MC club president said he preferred to ride a sportster over any bike
I own a 48 and I can say 1 thing that annoys me and maybe it’s me I don’t know but when I’m on a freeway especially, I feel the bikes a bit light for the winds. Like the bike doesn’t feel solid on the ground. It kinda swerved. Again maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m a chicken. But that’s what scares me about my 48. Already thinking of getting a heavier bike like a fat bob or a soft tail.... please comment let me know if anyone agrees or is it me.
Thankyou so much for the video. I love the 48 , I’m gonna get soon✌🏻
Rode my '15 Vstar 250 from mass to socal im sure the sportsters fine lol
That Vstar is badass 250
Jake E Junk! sorry
Rode my 125 from San Diego to two hours into baja.. with a pillion
Years ago I rode a 250 rebel from Jackson ky to ft. Stewart ga. When I got there I sold it..... took me about 6 years and almost killed me. Lol
purdyquibb
In October 2004 I rode a Rebel 250 from Charleston SC to Pensacola FL. Florida speed limit on 10W was 75. The Rebel was pinned at 85 and when a Tractor Trailer we by......Hold On! It felt like I was getting pulled into the truck from the draft. Stayed in Pensacola for 48 hrs and rode it back to Charleston. No problems with the bike. I mainly rode the state roads from Savannah through Waycross crossed over into FLA in the panhandle west of Tallahassee.
That was a great video! I was wondering what kind of camera you use and how do you keep the wind noise down to such a low level?
Your commentary is the best! Don’t change and don’t mind the sensitive people 😂
I ride a 2012 sportster 72 it's rocket on the freeways. Then there's classic air ride and a roadking fills that space nicely, It's all in the MOOD !!
Really enjoyed that, will be buying a 48 after my hols
If you're going to ride on the highway, you should try it wearing ear plugs, because it kills the wind noise and makes it feel like you're flying.
Wear ear plugs all the time!! Haha. I juat got my 48 a week ago and after a few rides my buddy was like...why are you screaming? Ear plugs are a must!
This bike is plenty to get you where you want to go and safely. Sounds like it has tons of torque in high gear and from watching the speedo-it does. Yes wear a helmet. It's just plain common since.
Excellent analogy with the Ariel atom
Will the 48 do good on the highway?
Me in a 750 hd going from Santana California to Seattle. Lol 😂 summer 2014
Getting a concussion is a great way to start using a helmet! That's how I learned to be smart.
i had got me the forty eight special and I really got tired of that 2.1 gallon tank man.
What kind of exhaust and tuner does this 48 have?
I'm getting one of those but I want mini apes. I'll switch out the tank when I get the money. It is about the ride though for me.
Was the exhaust on this bike in the video stock?
“she was hiding that crazy pretty well”😂😂
The gas tank issues aren't really THAT bad. I commute 40 miles a day round trip to work and filling up every two or three days doesn't bother me. The bike looks awesome and is fun, that's all I care about.
What pipes have you got on it?
It cracks me up that Harley guys think the sportsters are so light weight. Been riding sport bikes for 20 years and just got my first sportster and it’s 200 pounds heavier than most of what I’m used to and ten times as comfortable. I REALLY wish Harley would have given these things a 6 speed though that’s the only thing that hurts long range travel imo
Sweet. I love the 48’s
I’m buying my first Harley and it’ll be the 48...soon as I get her, she’s getting a bigger tank..then a cafe makeover w v&h shorties..
Nice. Im getting the 48 as my first harley as well, matter fact, my first bike lol. I’ll be upgrading the tank as soon as i can aswell since i’ll be doing long distance riding atleast 10 times a year so its a must. And might buy a fairing for when i travel because im also a very very light person i only weight like 120 so i dont want that wind blowing me off the bike at 90mph lol. im also short. 5’6 5’7. Hope those forward controlls do fine for me. And I really wanted to go for the short shot exhaust but since they are stupid loud i might just got for some cobra speedster 909’s probably. More quiet pipes but still loud, wont bother me listening to music on the ride. What you think? How tall are you btw? Are you sticking with forward controlls?
@@Cheaps928 sounds like a good plan for sure..I’m just waiting for the new 2021 line to come out and make sure we have a 48 to buy! Yeah I’m 6’ tall and 255..I’m pushing it on the “too big for this bike” saying..but I’m doing it anyway..agree with you about the short shots..my neighbors won’t be too happy ..may look another direction as well..
@@Cheaps928 I’m definitely sticking w the forwards..you should be fine w them too..I’ve seen a guy your height on a 48 and he was good...buying new or used?
@@oldhead_ thats true. I hadn’t thought about the new 21 line and im getting the bike around March, and thinking of getting a new one, Hbu?
@@Cheaps928 I’m waiting til they release the Hounds for 21..haha can’t wait for real! Good luck to both of us and ride safe brotha!
Yup it’s a true love hate relationship with my 48 always thinking bout trading it but dam it work perfect for commuting where I live and a great lane splitter too. Took it from Bay Area ca to Tahoe a few times mapped gas stations every 60 miles no issues road with a pack of 20 love my 48
I definitely want a Forty Eight now!
Do it! Did you get one? I plan to get one as my first bike. Going to be doing long distance riding a good amount of times a year
@@Cheaps928 I did! Love the stance on them. Had such a good sitting position. Don’t have it any longer due to my budget unfortunately.
@@dustinhxc right. And damn thats a bummer bro. Harleys really are expensive and you always need to buy parts for harleys so i feel that.
Have 2016 roadster 1200cx just over 100 miles gas lite comes on. Have just over half gallon left. 3.2 gal tank.
... the 48 has a 2.1 gallon tank
Zach Travels right but with the pump inside it you can only put a max of about 1.7, I’ve only put 1.5 in mine. And that was with it puttering.
You can change the gas tank.....
Find a 4.5 gallon sporty tank, get a windshield or fairing, get raised bars, upgrade the seat, and get a sissy bar. Boom. Touring bike. Do you need to do all these things to road trip on a 48? No. Do you need a bagger to road-trip? No. Do you need a motorcycle that you like in general to road-trip? Yes.
I want the Sportster 883 with the 1275 Big Bore Kit on it
which mic are you using?
What is a Sporster?
My opinion and little experiences are why Sportster is best choice for city, for runing from country to country or Highway/Freeway. I like classic Harley Softails Dyna and Touring, but this models had best performance on Highway Freeway cuz little Fuel economy, but when you crossing countryes and cityes, its big Fuel economy. Sportster had very liitle fuel economy. XL 883 can 3.6 liters to 100 km, and XL 1200 XR 1200 can 4-4.5 liters to 100 km. And its no matter when you are on city, crossing countryes or Highway Freeway. Sportster engine is fuel economy than EVO Twin Cam or M8. When I was rided Street Glide and Electra Glide with M8, on Highway fuel economy was very low but out of Highway Freeway, I just crossed to 280 kilometers to the south and from full petrol tank had 1/4 fuel in petrol tank, and I was just rided on Easy Rider. MOST owners of VRSCA (VRod) tolds "Its fuel eater, cuz under 8 liters never going". Wrong, V Rod can have 5-6 liters to 100 km.
I ride 45 min to and from work. Not issues. Any longer there will be ass fatigue for sure lol but I love riding everywhere on my girl. I love the customization. I fill up once a day and it cost me 484. So really for let that bother. You also have a reserve tank and plenty of time to actually find a station. But it's a sexy fun bike.
65 mph ,,, fk man , it is ( supposed to be ) a motorbike !!! ,, the wind on that thing at 90 is pretty hard going
I would love a sporster beater bike but damn it they need to figure out a way to get more gasoline in the thing
Get a 1200t or 1200c they come with 4.5 gal tanks
They’re all crazy it’s just how much crazy can you handle
How do you make your hero 3 so GREAT CAMERA I GOT ONE and the camera is not that good
JESSE FOSTER VIDEOS it's a go pro 4 black that we film in 2.7k and render in the highest quality
BE SURE TO TELL THE FOLKS THAT ALL SPORTSTER USED TO HAVE A THE "TRAP DOOR", WHICH ENABLES THE MECHANIC TO ACCESS THE TRANSMISSION GEARS, WITHOUT TEARING THE WHOLE ENGINE DOWN.
iT'S OK THOUGH, WHICH IS WHY YOU MUST MAKE SURE YOU BUY THEM NEW.
I just ride 100 miles or so at a time. My Shadows tank just gives other riders a break at times. Just my perspective.
Do you ship to Canada?
How does it compare with the Vulcan s? Especially what's the difference between the performance of both bikes?
rishabh tripathi the 48 makes significantly more power (74 hp I believe) and a lot more torque (either close or just over 80 lb ft torque) in the 1200cc configuration. The Vulcan S is quite peppy though and makes more then enough power for highway cruising, and weighs a lot less too. Not really a fair comparison, the Harley Street 750 is a direct competitor to the Vulcan S, they are closely matched
@@sleeper.simulant7327 thanks for the insight man! Appreciate it!
the 48s are really great :) too bad they are fazing them out :/ I have the 2018 XL1200 Special, love that bike
I ride an 85 fxrs but have had 3 or 4 others inc twin cam and my bud had a 883c.we exchanged for a couple of hours..it was a good bike fine on power and I'm over 350lb..do you sell in Europe..Harleys are pricey here
How much is a Harley in europe
I know it's an unpopular vote but can you test the vlx600 on highway?
I have a vlx600.... Being only a 4 speed it lacks on the highway.... Could use another gear....But it cruises fine at 70....much more than that...the engine seems a little stressed..
matt craft thank you my friend
Love sportster..but bigger tank please
When I had my 05 1200 custom we were cruising the highway doing 110 no problem. No helmet either. Young and dumb....
Exhaust sound so good
Mind if I take issue with you on helmets? The helmets we use on bikes are not designed for that purpose. Layered glass helmets are built to protect the head through the destruction of the helmet. First, sliding across the pavement. This seldom happens with cycles. Second is impact, which the helmet absorbs by breaking. Breaking only happens over a certain speed. Below that speed, a layered glass helmet bounces. The helmet bouncing breaks necks. It breaks at a certain speed, but much above that the rider is dead anyway. The main value of the helmet is an open coffin funeral. Any rider who says they have never had an accident is lying. I have been protected twice by helmets. One was in traffic where I was thrown over the car and rolled. I spent a couple months in a neck brace.The second was in the desert where the dirt kept the helmet from bouncing. Yes, helmets save lives, but they cost almost as many as they save. Pro helmet people don't want you to know that. A lot of work needs to be done developing a helmet specifically designed for motorcycles.
What’s with those mirrors ?
I see a naked bike or riding with no windshield as a safety feature. At 90 you're hanging on for dear life... it just encourages you to slow down and enjoy the ride, rather than pin it and blow by everybody.
I love your comparaison with women 😀😀
Like your video
Great video thanks.
Thanks
how do we win the bike?
My 2018 48 gets better mileage than the iron, and will do 65 on highway, after that the bike is unhappy, had Harley a brain they would have put in a 6th gear but what can you expect from a company that won't put a lock on gascap.
I feel like the thumbnail of being behind a septic truck is some kind of subliminal message about the bike.
A guy I work with said he had a Kawasaki ninja zx10 and he rode it from where we live in Kentucky down to Daytona beach Florida about 900 miles or 12 hours and when he got down there he sold it and bought a cheap truck with the money because he said he was not driving that thing back 😂
How many miles does it go in the whole tank?
Light comes on 55 to 60 miles. Depending on how you ride you can get 70 out of it but you better have a gas station within coasting distance.
She was hiding that crazy pretty well lmao