2018 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special | First Look Review
New for 2018, Harley-Davidson’s Forty-Eight Special (left) and Iron 1200 (right) are factory-custom Sportsters powered by the 1,200cc Evolution V-twin.
Joining the all-new Softail family, the Road Glide Special, Street Glide Special and a fresh crop of Custom Vehicle Operations models in Harley-Davidson?s new-for-2018 lineup are two special Sportsters.
Read our 2018 Harley-Davidson Softails first ride review
Built around the venerable, punchy 1,200cc Evolution V-twin, the new Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special are perfect examples of what the Motor Company does best?stylish, custom-looking models straight from the factory. Both have apehanger handlebars, blacked-out wheels and retro graphics on their compact gas tanks.
?Since its inception, the Sportster has offered the perfect combination of size, power and character that makes it appealing to so many different riders,? said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson V.P. of Styling & Design. ?A Sportster is a relatively easy bike to strip down and reinvent. What we?ve done to create the new Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special is what Sportster owners have been doing with their own bikes for generations.? New fuel tank graphics distinguish both the Iron 1200 and the Forty-Eight Special, and combine bold color stripes with graphic elements straight out of the swingin? ?70s.
?The art on these two fuel tanks reflect contemporary trends we are seeing on custom bikes and in design in general, a move away from more complex and intric...
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