Harley Davidson Forty Eight

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Review: Rebel Yell!

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In the pretentious world that we live in, there are thankfully some things which make no bones about their form, their existence and their identity. Their character stands out both vocally and visually, traits that set them apart from the rest, from the conventional rest. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is one such machine. It isn’t just moulded metal which moves on wheels but as we found out, a mirror which reflects inner rebellion, attitude and rejection of the status quo. Maybe the reason why those folks at Milwaukee hung the ORVM’s upside down.

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So a word of caution before you read further. If words like practical, smooth or refined pop in your head when you think of motorcycles, the Forty-Eight will relate to none of the above or any such sissy words found in the dictionary. Instead, it will transform and fill your vocabulary with words that act as a ladder to elevate and bring out the macho and brawn within. But as is the case with most things filled with brawn, there are certain characteristics of the Forty-Eight which will make your grey cells itchy. We’ll find out what they are, but if you belong to that school of thoughts which doesn’t consider things to be beautiful unless there is something unconventional or strange about them, you should take a good look at the Harley Forty-Eight. For it could be that Banshee you are ready for.

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Now, the Forty-Eight isn’t something that will make itself ready once you whistle out for it, saddle yourself on and think about heading in the direction of the wind. This machine requires an occasion. Why would we say that? You see, with a fuel tank that holds roughly 8 litres of petrol and an economy of anything between 15-20 kpl, you better know every pump on your route, unless pushing more than two quintals of heavy metal to the nearest gas station is included in your idea of motorcycling.

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Now, through this review we would like to share our experience we had with the Forty-Eight, rather than getting into technical aspects or academic figures. Our machine came fitted with a lot of optional bits, like the seat which accommodates a pillion (Yes that is optional) replete with a backrest, super cool LED headlamps and a ‘Screamin Eagle’ exhaust system. Looks wise, the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight looks industrial but in an appealing manner. Save for the internals of the engine, every other component is exposed and painted in black. If that dark side makes you hallucinate though, you may opt for that peanut gas tank to be painted in a shade that saves your day, either Amber Whisky or Charcoal Pearl.

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2 thoughts on “Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Review: Rebel Yell!”

  1. Karan

    The links for the next page at the end of each page are not refreshing the page. A new page is opened each time.

    Nice read though.

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