2014 Harley-Davidson 48 [Forty-Eight] bike review 

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So far the most elegance 48 rider I ever seen. The style of the rider & the look of the bike blend together in defining the real meaning of classic. Auto Trader always satisfied me with their review videos.

Auto trader makes the Best bike reviews in youtube ! Keep doing these great reviews!

If I could, I would buy a 2014 '48 and keep it for 40-50 years before I sold it. I collect classic minibikes and go karts, and I would love to buy a brand new bike and keep it for all that time. Imagine how classy the bike will be in 2064 when we are all riding on hovercrafts!

Beautiful cinematography and excellent editing. My compliments to the entire team!!

I am collecting my 48 on Saturday, looking forward to adding it to my little collection of Beemer 1200 GS and Suzuki 1250 Bandit S. My universe is now complete.

Just bought myself a hd48 last month! I got the golden candy tank (2013 version), it is a stylish bike indeed!

Why is everyone saying Jon looks enormous. I completely disagree. I'm 6'2 and definitely going to get one! The reality is that the bike tries to capture that old school low slung/slammed look. If you look at any bike from the 'those days' and even Frodo would look like giant.

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Range is not 60 miles. Many reviewers are missing this. The fuel light comes on with 1.2 gal remaining in tank according to owners manual. That puts you at 100 milesish. I am going to test mine with a follow car soon. I will let you know.

Bought my 48 two weeks ago, and have put about 350 miles on it. This review is pretty much dead on. The only complaint I have about it (other than tiny gas tank) is the front shocks. They are absolutely punishing on rough roads. One correction to this review: ABS is NOT standard on all 48's. I paid $800 extra for it. I also got the keyless security option, which is really nice.

Jon, I've just ordered the very same goggles you are wearing on this video, I wouldn't know they existed if I hadn't watched this. And I'm importing them from England(to Brazil , freight from the UK is cheaper than from the US). My new HD 48 will be delivered this month and this review helped me to pull the trigger. I keep watching this everyday dreaming of it, can't wait!

Hey bro, I gonna buy a 48 this 2020 or starting 2021...I watched many reviews about it...but for me this is the best. I'm Peruvian but live in Virginia - US. Best regrets from here, good vibes and good rides.

A Harley with ABS? I had 7 Harley's during 20 years and none of them could lock their brakes! ;-)

I really was wondering about the boots haha they're nice! Thanks!

Very good review..I was at an Harley Davidson location and the Forty eight caught my eye.

Had a sportster 1200c back in in 2001. Worst handling and performing motorcycle I've ever owned compared to Hondas... But for some reason I like this fat front tire, the new rear fender/lights. Kind of want one again now.

Fantastic motorcycle.....enjoy it for what it is!

Great review! Def won’t get one now, thanks for the heads up!

H.D. needs to make this same bike with a 2000cc engine 18" front&rear fat high profile tires and chain drive. Same style tank but with 4.5gallons fuel. It would sell.

I'm finally getting my first bike! im 17, my dad and I have been looking at the forty eight, I'm sold on the design. is there an easier ride with a similar design I should also look at?

Great vid !!

Please do one on the Street 750, I'm wondering which one I should get.

Please review 2016 48...

Cracking bike reviews , more please

Really Nice!!!

that dressing info is totally awesome! details make you successful! I am totally following this channel and getting my thurxton soon!

PLEASE. DO A REVIEW OF HD SOFT SLIM

* puts on the goggles * ohhh. you're going skiing? --No. I ride a motorcycle.

i wonder which bike is better??48 or xdiavel s???

Someday my dream come true Harley David bike ranie cañeda from Philippines dream dream dream merry Christmas thankmyou

I would like information for this motorcycle enconrei not anything on the net, the top speed of it, if she and comfortable for both the pro motocicliesta as croup, and she also chatters know how rumors of iron 883, thanks

Still waiting for the expert.

When someone declares "it has great character", it's like saying "she has a great personality". Which in both cases means neither is much fun to ride.

Who is the background music in the beginning?

My first love 😍😍

Bellissima

Tank blew it for me. Can't ride the bugger. I'm often 150k's from fuel

looks kinda Like the old k model.

In 2:40 can someone tell me the name of song?

writing for the type of helmet illegible. does it say Bell rt?

Anyone know the first song

Could you please share the song name at 2:20 with us?

1:53 - since when is 300mm 16 inches?

Loose the music, It sucks. I need to hear what this bike sounds like on the high way.

please tell me the song playing in the background

Bristol!!

Smaller than 883.....

those gloves look like they are built horribly

"affordable" most harleys are close to 16k to buy...

that helmet is horrible lol

Wow! "The massive front granite block slows the steering and is totally nerveless. The bike " serves well as a one seat urban park bench" the "peanut tank" delivers "peanut range" for "peanut brains".so much fun to ridicule these agricultural implements!

Bullshit from hipster! GLOVES () HELMET() Look at me! I`m sophisticated wannabe!

Very statistic, PLEASE go away.

name of background music

Really nice review. . Worst gloves I've seen . . Ever. .

I just bought my 48 on Sunday after many good reviews such as this. Now I have to learn how to ride it - it's my first bike! Thanks!

Jon is wearing Wolverine 1000 miles boots.

60 miles on a tank of petrol, that's ridiculous !!!

That Brit gave a great review,, like the honesty.. You are spot on as you guys say..

I bought one in January and love it, I have already switched to the upgraded solo saddle and will be having a set of Vance and Hines Short Shot staggered pipes installed next week. No complaints at all and this is my 3rd. Sportster.

Nice review. I got a chance to ride a 48 at one of the International Motorcycles shows and it was pure fun. I got to ride it about 35 miles and your couldn't chisel the smile off my face.

what are the songs played in the video?

affordable?!?! fuck no.

Had my 48 for a year now, never missed a beat and with a set of pipes, filter and stage one tune, it's a hoot plus does keep your licence in tact although it's definitely not slow off the line to 100.... just as you said, short blasts are where it works best. Love it \m/

my dream bike

Acebedo which Progressive rear shock did you do on your 48? Are they totally worth it? I'm looking at the 430 or 444 but I actually like the look of the 412 the best

Brother just wondering if you will get the opportunity to review the 72 HD . . Its ride is awesome.. Not for everyone but if you like the 48 you will LOveeeeeee it

Hi, what's song you used towards end of the video (the one with seven days)? Shazam can't recognize it. Loved the review, thank you.

Good review for a British reviewer. They are normally compere everything to super sport bikes and just don't understand harleys and cruisers.

bought one brand new in 2014 my review after 7000 miles it has killer looks but now lets ride it number 1 the seat is a joke 2 the fuel tank is kool but useless 3 the factory mirrors are kool but useless 4 factory bars look kool but are not a ride postion i like.final review is you put up with a lot to look kool

All these have loud music playing over the pipes. Wanna hear it taching up as it rides, not revving at idle. The tunnel would have been a great place to crank it up, stop the music and hear it sing. Stock pipes or not.

The best bike reviews on the web, period! Unlike the other sites, magazines, you tube channels, very informative, fun to watch and great cinematography/photography. Please keep on bringing more of these.

Jesus... what’s wrong with those stupid gloves? Are you going on a catering at the royal palace?

Can you do a review on the 2015 Harley Davidson sportster nightster 1200?

Damn I miss Bristol, wish I had the HD 48 to ride while I was there.

Oh wow, neat ride and I've always wanted an HD and this style rocks! 60 miles to a tank is the crutch though as just to pick up the bike from the dealer is over 150 miles from me so wow...

just bought a HD 48 a month ago l live in india, so unable to but that silver glossy 48 as only standard colours are available. I dont know the actual BHP fig.? is it around 80?

Fucking garbage ! Slow, made for midgets, no brakes , no power and no suspension !!! Really brilliant bike, hahahahahah

Thart bike is surprisingly faster then people think. As for groung clearance...just keep grindind the peds on the asphalt till the exhaust or something else touches. It will cost quite a bit on the boots though. I got up to 135 kms out of the tank once, just needs some organizing when you ride... Suspension from 2016 are much better. Torque delivery makes you want to twist the throttle but becomes very very sketchy on wet roads: instant torque and poor tires. Braking becomes an issue as well when in a emergency or riding hard: easy to lock up. It is a great bike!

I emailed long in advance, went to my local Harley dealer, and they could not provide a Forty-Eight for me to try. This was because they had one standing in the window, which was sold. Alright. Happens. I got to ride an XL1200 Sportster that by most accounts is the same bike. Except some of those that count. I gotta give it this, I looked in my reflection as I was passing windows, and I looked great on it. The nice laid back seating of a harley is also very comfortable.. But as the man says in the video, it vibrates like crazy. And my friend who tried an Iron 883 could not keep a conversation at red lights because he was being shaken to death by a brand new 2017 motorcycle. That is not alright to me. It wouldn't have been alright even on a Ural, but even less so on the iconic Harley. The big, in your face difference between an XL1200, Iron 883 and the forty eight is the footrests. They are not in a forward position, and sitting straight up and down on a harley is like drinking a beer in a pub while squatting: absolutely ridiculous, and uncomfortable. I didn't know where to put my feet on stops as the footrests were in the way of the natural position for standing a leg down.. I was dissapointed. We were dissapointed. When I came back to my 25 year old, somewhat rusty, outdated lawnmower of a Kawasaki EX500, I felt way better. And that is not the way it is supposed to be.

Probably the best 48 review on RU-vid

The new Cbr600rr would be great from you, I like your work ! Well done

Please test the New Indian Scout 2015 Model! Great Bike-Reviews!

Great review !! Have you also reviewed the iron 883 ?

I think its Harley's bets looking bike, but it does vibrate like crazy and feels like your gonna fall off over 30mph.

Bloody marvellous. Now I want to trade my 2 month old CB500F for one of these. Thanks a bunch! Anyone notice how Jon looks like Ewan McGregor?

I bought 48 in February and I love it. I'm a new rider but this bike still surprises me. I tighten the suspension and it now handles great. I get about 68 to 89 miles per tank depending on how hard I ride. I'd say it's a great starter bike which you can beef up with some pipes and air intake, should bump it up a good 20 noticeable horsepower. Not the best on the highway but is a champ around town.

great video thanks for sharing with us, my mate has a Harley 72 Sportster he rides with me while we video our rides in Cyprus and he has the same problem with the small tank but he loves the bike,

How come I can buy a car with AC, heat, automatic transmission, a radio, airbags, and a spare tire for the price of most Harleys? Have they forgot they are building a MOTORCYCLE? It's only a frame, and engine, and two wheels people. Oh yeah, a blank canvas for the price of a finished painting. I understand that sometimes less is more... except when you're paying more for less. What a DEAL! Did I mention that the replacement parts on the car are cheaper as well?

why do you mean by that??? isnt gonna be for everyone... sorry for my ignorance but im a newbie.

How much does this go for? In India it goes for around 19000 USD or 10000 pounds

I like this guy's reviews. Nice bike too.

does anyone know what music/song is playing in the beginning? Great review and the bike itself!

what is the song at 2.22

This is one of the best reviews ever on youtube. You're pro!

Great Review as Always. Would like to request a review about the new Harley Street 500 if possible. Cheers!

Thanks - your reviews are just right

My friend has one of these and out the gate it's surprisingly fast, I call it the Staffy because it's small but stocky

fantastic video Jon I´m 1´78 cms think it will be comfortable for me