Harley Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Full Review W/ Cobra Speedster 909!
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2019
- In todays video we review this fantastic looking Harley Davidson Sportster 48 fitted with the great Cobra Speedster 909 exhaust system. what do you think of the 48, especially with this exhaust? We'd like to know your thoughts.
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I just picked one up. I'm head over heels for it. I'm also 6'3" and it feels perfect to me. I'm going to have this bike for the rest of my life.
Awesome! Yes the riding position is plenty roomy enough. Have fun!
Sportys were always much more nimble. I had a 1200r and could rip around city corners like a kid with a new bicycle.
@@olrikparlez3152 💯👍🏼
im 6ft2 and doing my license. I hope i fit it because the big ones are too expensive and too heavy. I can afford bigger ones but i dont want to...
You still got it?
That was a great review👌 At 6foot, I’m much happier even considering this bike now. And yes, it’s arguable one of the best looking Harleys ever.
Thanks buddy. It sure is a great looking bike!
Harleys are all about sheer style, character, engine rumble, brethren and old school motorcycling.
Yes definitely
I like the fact they are compact. It makes them look more old fashioned.
Got the 48 amazing bike!! Don't care about others comments if it's a girl bike or not
G Cosmos Yes it’s water off a ducks back! We love it!
Just a beautiful motorcycle. Sportster is the only retro-classic that is still the best. I am 62 years old, 6' tall and they turn my head whenever I see one. Go for a ride, park in garage, then sit back and admire it.
Love your format. Thanks
Right on! We're not so keen on the new generation Nightster and Sportster S - what do you think?
I do feel HD need something different to answer the Indian Scout. I love the air cooled, pushrod engine. But I shudder to considering purchasing an automobile from the late 80s design. The Sportster Evo motor has been updated, but again, look at the Scout.
I'm hopeful the new versions will grow on me. I am optimistic!
Thanks for the review. I’ve owned this bike in the same color way for a year now. Love it.
Excellent review, thank you very much for this, I love the Father and Son critique it is really good, I like getting the younger and older perspective! Good job guys!
Thanks Robert. Be sure to have a look through our videos tab on the channel 👍🏼
Every single Harley sportster is just a great looking bike! They are all dripping with cool.....😎🏍
Yes absolutely 👍🏼
Love my 2019, 48! I blacked it out, and did a Stage 3 kit. Plenty of zip! Great review!!
Have a 48 Special. Awesome bike. True HD sound, rumble, and vibrations. The 48 has a HUGE rider triangle. I've ridden several new Softail models and they all are cramped so bad. I'm 5' 9" and I can stretch way out on it. Makes it feel much larger.
Yes the 48 sounds incredible! Absolutely spot on with your observations Jeremy 👊🏼
Probably ideal size for me at 5'8. Really fancy a cruiser as it suits my style of riding. Great video, thank you. I do enjoy revisiting reviews
Yes definitely. The 48 is a cool bike!
Nice video . You have done a fair evaluation of the bike. You guys know your stuff !
Thank you 💯👍🏼
Once again, great video and great review. That exhaust sounds real throaty when the bike is idling, love it, I agree being a bit small bike for guys over 6". Ride safe. Cheers!
Thanks Tony! Yes that exhaust is really nice!
The exhaust is perfect. Deep. Not loud.
Sounds really really nice, not annoying or begging for attention. Beautiful bike , I would take it in a heartbeat. Bottom line should be: if YOU like it that's the bike for you regardless of outside opinions.
Great review!
Couldn't agree more! Thanks buddy!
I have a 2013 Sportster 72 and I love it. Little bit of old school chopper with the skinny 21” front wheel, long forks and finished in one of the optional “Hard Candy Custom” big metal flake colors. Plenty of low end torque and higher rpm horsepower. The 1200cc v-twin sounds excellent with aftermarket exhaust and a tuner. With the mini-ape handle bars, the rider triangle is comfortable. 2.1 gallon tank requires plenty of stops for fuel but they’re quick and you’re back on the road in no time. Really good review. Absolutely superb. Ride safe...
Ryan's V-Twin Vlogs Nice bike! You don’t see too many if them here. 👊🏼
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man,
Thanks man!
Like the comparisons between HD model's,
Great video! love the Forty-eight!
Thanks! Yes it's a great bike
Great review!!
Daniel Candelaria thank you!
Beautiful bike! Mr Darcy is right about it looking small from behind with you on it
Biceps&Bikinis Haha yes I’m an ape
Best bike channel on UA-cam! The boys kill it
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
I had a hard candy black/gold one with Progressive 444 shocks, mini apes, SE stage i and leather seat looked awesome and as you say a work of art. I sold summer gone for a softail Low Rider. I miss that 48 a lot but it was so restricting in terms of comfort, distance you could travel and crucially for me stability at higher speeds. If money was no issue I would still have that bike sitting alongside the Low Rider. Nice review and great sounding pipes.
mark henry It was nice to get back on the 48 after so long. It’s still a nice bike but you’re right about it restricting the distance you can travel etc
thats how Harley Davidson engine sound should be!
Yes it’s nice isn’t it
Yeah
Ok this is the one. I’ll have it delivered. Ok I have zero experience, but I plan to work up to it. I’m a US Army veteran. I think I’ll be fine. So excited!
That’s great! The 48 is a lovely bike and is an easy ride for novices so you’ll be fine. It’s rewarding too when you get more riding experience 💯👍
this bike looks so different with diff people and diff bars. great review. I'm obsessed with these. I was worried about the size, but at 6ft nothing i think it'll be ok/
Yea it’s a cracking looking bike 💯
Great Review, I almost bought one but on the test ride I had the pegs down too easy on a roundabout. Payed a bit more for a Street Bob in the end, but It would be nice to have one of these as well if cash allowed.
Stephen Fleming theyre a wonderful bike, the street bob is still one of my favourite Harleys
Great review! After a test ride, I love the 48. Only reason I got the XL Custom instead was the ridiculously small tank. I’m sure hd could have squeezed in an extra us gal, without a noticeable change of tank shape!
Thanks! Yes the tank is tiny 👍🏼
Always had kind of sporty naked bikes. Last 2 bikes were the Ducati Streetfighter and Yamaha MT-10. Never had a HD or even a cruiser. Did my first ride on a HD Sportster 48 one year ago. Really liked it, the ride and the looks. But the sales guys told me this is a small bike compared to my body size. Perhaps I should also try bigger bikes. Then did rides on Softails. Street Bob, Fat Bob and Fat Boy.
Ended up buying the 2019 Fat Boy. Best looking HD in my opinion. The ride is very relaxed, not rushed. Love it. But when I am at the dealer I still look at the 48.
Who Ami We love the Fat Boy! Good choice!
Top review and bike ✌️
i am a great fan of v&h short shots, but after seeing your mini-grenades video of the 883, my whole perspective from all these years have changed, and especially how mr.darcy explains that the mini-grenades has got that deep rumble rather than the popping sound, you know i wished you could have made the same mini-grenade video on a 1200cc like a forty eight or custom, then the sound would be even more wicked!
Yes short shots are the go-to pipes, but there are many alternatives that give different tones.
Great review as always! Especially that sportster range is something that I’m investigating at the moment 😉have you ever tried iron 1200 from the new range? Looking forward to seeing a review on this one from yourselves.
Thanks buddy! We’re reviewing a new Iron very soon (not sure if it’s the 1200). We’ve been knocked back because of Covid19 bit bikes are slowly becoming available again for us
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man please do a review on 1200 ! It would be great if you could!
Sounds soooo good.
For sure!
Is a great looking bike.
Had a 48 for a few months loved the look of it but quite harsh ride , felt very solid compared to the larger harleys ,
Yes there's not much suspension travel on it. The Softails are a better ride.
Good review.
Thanks Doug!
Don’t even ride bikes but I really want this bike
Maybe you need to get your motorcycle license 😉
@@MrDarcy-OlMan will do for my 40th next year. But maybe I’m joining the club too late? Might just buy one as a piece of art. An investment An inflation hedge.
@@dombower Never too late .
@@joecamel6835 joining soon, done my cbt, passed my theory, now just to do some lessons on the bigger bike and get the a license next year
40 is not too old! I started riding when I was 54 years old on a Harley Nighster XL1200N after taking a Harley sponsored riding class. I’m 69 years old.
Damn you Ol Man 😂! Ive been wantin one but felt like I should go bigger & get a Standard but now I want the 48 again! 😂😁
We’ve just bought a Standard! The 48 is result nice but it looks a bit smaller
@@MrDarcy-OlMan i saw the new standard pics! How do you like it?
Darcy here, I love it! Haven’t actually ridden it yet. It’s not even had its pdi! We have of course ridden the street bob 107 which is pretty much the same bike and it’s probably one of the best harleys especially because of the value for money!
Great bike cool jacket
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
I owned a new 2016 harley 48 for about a year, it was a great bike, highly recommended if you have plenty of fuel stations along your way
Haha yes exactly 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan genuinely a fantastic bike, now I have a Breakout!
@@bloodstockvip2176 awesome!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan really is, was a 103 stage one now it's a shredder stage V 110 and epic 🤘
Hello from Germany,
first i wanna say i am am a big fan of the way your reviews are made. Keep up the good work!
Now my opinion concerning the bike: The Sportster models in general are essy to ride, perform very well, absolutely nimble etc.
But: They are nothing for a tall person. I am 6' 2" and 225 pounds (for metric people: 1,88m and 102 Kg) and every Sporty looks like a pocket bike underneath me. It seems to be really tiny. Furthermore the tank is to small and i don't like wheels of cast aluminium very much. I prefer spoke wheels.
But i think the sporty is a good bike for smaller persons (male and female), especially if they are beginners. And last but not least, the sportys are the best performing bikes in the harley family
Thanks for your support buddy! Much appreciated. I agree with you. 💪🏻
Great for getting around the city! I would get one and I'm 6'4
Very good review. I rode a Sportster back in the eighties. Vibration was unbearable. I'm 5'8. Actually liked the mini-ape hangars. Can you get a bigger tank? I prefer the twin disc Roadster 1200. A good round town commute bike. Motor from the left hand side is a beauty.
Thanks Andrew👍 A lot of people do swap the tank for a bigger one. It’s a good looking bike from all angles
I like the style of this bike. Obviously the bike is limited to short distance hops, but I could happily ride within those limitations a lot of the time. I'd go from burger bar to burger bar, providing each burger bar had a petrol filling station. But then I'd get so fat so fat that I'd outgrow the bike and need to get a Heritage Classic to haul myself around.
David Margetts Good points. Go vegan instead 🤓
Sic bike friend!
Thanks bro
Throw the Ol' Man on a 72. 👍🏻
Great video. How long have you been riding?
Thanks! I’ve been riding since I was 7
I love the look of these bikes but I'm 6'6" so it might look a tad small but I have a Honda CB200 in my collection but I still ride it (or did) and that is small lol
I absolutely love the look of this bike… fun ride, too. I’m very much considering this with the Billiard Blue tank… between that and a Black Dyna Street Bob with a 103… bigger bike but not as much of a nimble bar hopper with this killer styling. Neither are girls bikes considering girls can ride whatever the hell they want. Also, I’m a fairly experienced rider and don’t find the ‘48 too small whatsoever. Cheers
Yes they’re great! I had one a few years ago and loved it 👍🏼
I love my 48 I’m 5,8 tall it’s perfect for me
Awesome 👍🏼
The sporsters 1200 are the second fastest over the quarter mile behind the vrod.
I'm 6 ft 2 but am seriously considering one. It looks awesome and sounds legit ! Plenty of poke too. You think it's tall enough ?
The thing is, it's got a roomy riding position and is fine for your height. It will look small but not feel small.
I'm 6'2 & love my 48, it's my daily
Actually, your review was among those I felt were straight. As a result, I bought a brand new one two months ago.
Thanks and that’s awesome! 👍🏼
What set of forwards is on that bike? I really like the set up!
It's all standard apart from the exhaust pipe!
❤
I think the bike looks a bit too small for me but I’m planning on changing the rear shocks and taller seat and hopefully I will sit a little taller on it at 6’1
It’s got a really good riding position; it just can look small to other people 👍🏼
Actually compared to any other modern roadster (yamaha mt09, honda cb1000r, kawazaki z1, etc. it is bigger at least a lot longer : ) Only because it is lower to the ground people see it as a smaller bike.
Yes absolutely spot on. 💯
i was dead set on buying a Triumph Boneville T120, but now I found this, fuck! its gorgeous, great looking bike. I will have to test rid it. im 6`1 so maybe its to small for me?
Yes it's a real beauty but it is a bit small to look at - not to ride, because it feels just fine, but somehow tall riders look large on the 48. Definitely have a ride. And nothing sounds as good as a V-Twin!
I'm getting one of these as a new rider and I have some questions.
How do you hang on? The seat seems like it doesn't have much of a shelf to hold you in place, and you can't grip the tank with your knees without cooking your legs on the engine. I know you hold onto the handlebars but you don't want to be holding on too tight because they're also how you steer.
Maybe these questions will seem silly once I take the permit course but I thought I would ask.
Great!
Perfectly good question.
It’s like riding a horse; you stay on with your balance and the seat plays little. Only the immensely powerful bikes really need a supportive seat to keep you on
Questi scarichi sono molto rumorosi? Avete mai misurato i decibel?
Hey. Curious, can you check the Benelli 502c? Not same price range, and you did one Benelli already...
It’s not an easy make for us to get tbh
I'm thinking about buying a 48, but I don't know if I'm to tall for the bike. How tall are you both in the (great) video?
Joel Wagner thanks Joel! Ol Man is 6’3” and Darcy is 6’1. It actually has a perfectly roomy riding position but some people will say it looks too small, even though it feels fine.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks for your answer, keep it up.
great review shame about the wind noise though
Thanks bro! Yes all sorted now of course. We had mic problems in the early days
@@MrDarcy-OlMan nice one, like I said great review, I like the fact you present it with your son, good job lads.
I agree, it looks way to small for your build. Great review 😁🤙
However, if you turned it into a bobber or cafe racer then she will pass 😉🤙
Khalil Al Janahi Yes I do look like a big sack of potatoes from behind lol. Feels fine though!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan nah, more like the Hulk on a Honda Monkey. Only that Heritage fits you like a glove.
Any new upgrades done?
Khalil Al Janahi Haha yes! My first bike was a Honda ST70 in the 1970’s!
No changes to Heritage Classic yet, but I’m going to get a tuner and Apes with less pullback next year.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan lol, we all had one and looking at them now they look so small. I finally got mine on 16s factory 47 Vicla in black and with the tunner I picked up the V&Hs FP3 plugged in but not yet tuned it as I'm happy with the performance so far. But will start a tune soon and see what's the difference.
Cant wait to see what you do next on the heritage..
I’m 6.2. What would be the better choice for me ;
Forty-eight, sportster iron, softtail or street Bob?
Good question. Softails are bigger than the Sportsters. Street Bob or Softail Standard would be fine and really good value
What do you prefer? This or Triumph Bonneville Bobber?
The 48 definitely. Better sound, not twitchy, easy to ride
Nice! What is the price for one of these?
I keep seeing Harley Cobras at just over 1K is that real?
Always thought a Harley cost 35K and up..
Look at your local HD dealership 👍🏼
Do you guys know if the front wheel of the 48 can be put on the Iron 883? Im thinking of adding Shinko 130/90-16 in the front and Shinko 170/70-16 in the back. According to people I read who have done it, they claim they fit without having to adjust anything.
I’m not sure really. I think so., however, it’s a smaller diameter and that will adversely affect the rake of the steering
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Ill see what will happen. Have not read one negative review from people who did add bigger wheels on it. Some have added even bigger wheels than I have in mind, but they had to change a few things to make it work. It’s not a priority on my list, just a future project.
Im buying all the other addons/mods that I wanted and the bike doesnt have in Nov and Dec. Probably will ask to have them installed in Jan. If you guys are interested to review the bike when it’s done, Ill be happy to let you.
@@drsparwaga if you change both front and rear that will not alter the geometry. If you only change the front, the rake angle will be steeper which will lose stability
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I was planning to change both at the same time👍
Those pipes ARE loud enough, young man. I'd love one of these, but you should see the price in Thailand. Thankfully, the nearest dealer is in Bangkok, and I'm right up north, so I can't make a spontaneous purchase.
Haha Darcy wants to be deafened
There is a main Harley dealer in chiang mai too , Richco Harley Davidson
@@montha123 I found that out later. Thanks.
How’s does it compare to the triumph bobber black ,?
The 48 is much more laid back, and not as powerful or responsive. Riding position is roomy despite bike being small for a Harley, more roomy than the Triumph. Harley sounds way better. Triumph is more eager to turn. Harley is more stable
Thanks for that advise , I haven’t ridden the bobber black , but looking forward to when dealers open to get a test ride ,
Good review ... and yes it looks too small for a really big guy !
Thanks! Yes it’s probably the smallest Sportster in reality
What would folk say this is like for shorter riders? Also is it pillion customisable?
Great for shorter riders as it’s low to the ground. Yes there are many many options for back seats and rear pegs
@@MrDarcy-OlMan cool, thank you I’m looking at purchasing in the near future and looking between this and the sportster xl custom or the basic custom 1200 and at 5,6 I’m pretty picky at the reach. Also you have new subscriber here best review vids I’ve seen
@@Sb_NW_Em1 thank you 😊 and welcome to the channel 👍🏼👍🏼
Yes it look small on u ....but nice video
Ander Toor Yes I’m definitely too tall for it and thanks 👍
Deep is not really quieter. It's like a foghorn...bass travels best and I guarantee you...your neighbour indoors will hear you even better than before.
OK good point, they still aren’t anywhere near as loud as short shots or rough craft guerillas for example.
Hi guys, what year is this 48?
Hi! It’s a 2019
That's an Itty bitty bike. Nice looking though.
It does seem to look small
Compared to what?
A cam would wake it up a bit.
Yes easily modified 💯
2:48 that angle is why Haley's look weird to a lot of bikers
For a guy at 170cm what model of harley is better?
chevrolet cruze2009 48 would be perfect or if you wanted a softail then I’d say Street Bob. Both great bikes!
I'm 170cm too and I ride a 883 iron. Prefect fit!
frshtlldth freshtilldeath Perfecto 👊🏼
@@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670 thats awesome dude. I want a 883 sand camo
How much was it?
Sorry can’t remember now bro 👍🏼
Are these exhausts very loud?
Not very loud no, nice deep tone but not ridiculously loud like short shots
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Do you mean without db killer or with db killer? I would like an exhaust that doesn't make too much noise!
@@rickyS204 not sure whether this had that or not I’m afraid as it was a while ago
how tall is the old man?
Six feet 2 inches 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan nice!! im 6.1 feet , that's sense this bike is made for me too. A much apreciated!
Shame the wind noise distracted the viewing
Yes I know! We’ve got a decent mic now so it won’t happen again!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan good man
why are you driving at the left ?
On the left in Uk
The fuel tank is too small. The only negative on this bike...
Yes It is rather
Excuse me sir may I ask what is your height?
6ft 2" 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan amazing I'm hoping to have a Harley Davidson 48 one day I want to have the 2012 to 2015 model I prefer those over the current ones
@@MrDarcy-OlMan one question do you have pictures of you sitting on and riding the HD 48?
@@lorenzo6320 here is a video of me on a Harley 48 👍🏼
ua-cam.com/video/VNs21sgY_7Q/v-deo.htmlsi=Cm1RGSxs2d2dy3Vn
@@lorenzo6320 me sitting on one I use to own 👍🏼ua-cam.com/video/3co4x1AwxGI/v-deo.htmlsi=VTRnAZ5O2bEf2axG
Would 2 Royal Enfields be a better purchase for the same price....Gt and a Mark 2.....I think so...and this Harley will only go 100 miles on a tank full of gas...maybe
Food for thought. But nothing sounds like a Harley 😉
I've never heard anyone call these a "girls bike" in real life.
Same! Just keyboard warriors 👍🏼
Sounds nice but you look way too big on it.
lol you look gigantic on that thing
Yes it does make me look big
Microphone in the wrong hole lol.
I am happy to have the 2014 model ,because the tank on this model is ugly with that simpel logo on it
Mehdiuniversal We’re not a fan of the blank logo either. 👊🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan what was the designer of harley thinkin !!!
Mehdiuniversal I don’t know. It looks like a mistake
@@MrDarcy-OlMan 😂😂😂
Quanto sei alto?
PINO TINO 190.5 cm 👊🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan e piccola per me io 185
PINO TINO Sarebbe bello da guidare, ma può sembrare piccolo per altre persone, in particolare da dietro. Non si sente piccolo quando si è in sella.
883 is bigger bike than forty eight, really?
It’s slightly longer wheel base and higher up. Smaller engine though of course
Looks tiny heheh
Does with us on it anyway lol
im 6' 320 lbs, am i too much of a shrek for this bike? lol its the only one in my price range right now
To be honest you’d be fine. It also has plenty of torque can handle heavier guys
Pegs scrape which can kill you....I hate that .
Depends how you ride tbh.
Girl's bike, is it? hmm...always hear the Yank 'blokes' going on about that. I've got lady friends who ride Ducati, GSXR, Dyna and Softail. Cor, that's a load of girl's bikes, ain't it? Wonder which of those girl's bikes those gentlemen are riding then?
PS. I'm proper chuffed with my 'girl's bike'... happens to be fitted with a hammer performance 1275 1xxhp kit, she does. She's a right good lass, ain't she?
Sports bikes are girl’s bikes. The Sportster is a pretty manly looking bike IMO.
Get the roadster instead
Bikes are for boomers darcyyy
TomofdutyFTW4 What’s a boomer? 🤔
Chris J.P. Black ok right; thanks!