The Harley Davidson 48

The Harley Davidson 48. This is the newest edition to the Dark line they have going. Personally I like this line in the Harley’s. The next bike I expect to get is going to be a Sportster and I would like to customize it out, strip it down a bit and all. This bike is headed in that direction already. All the bikes in that line are geared towards the darker, stripped down look. There was an increase in popularity of these bikes from a younger crowd and Harley is attempting to step forward and market that. This bike was named the 48 in honor of the year 1948 being one of the best post war years for Harley Davidson. The bike features that give it extra style are the speedometer that has been lowered and the mirrors are flipped under the handle bars so for a sleeker look to the bike.  The fat front tire pays homage to a classic and rough look. The front fender is also chopped which is done to customized bikes often. In fact if they could they would probably sell the bike without a front fender but that would mean that it would not pass inspection in some states. The suspension and seat have been lowered, going along with the sleeker look. The seat is also solo. The license plate also is set up on a side mounted system which is a popular customization option for people. The classic peanut gas tank shouldn't be overlooked either.

 The bike has basically made some of the popular customizations already to itself.  In some ways this is passing the sort of “essence” of what the spirit of customizing is all about. This is my only problem with it. But for a few extra bucks you can have some of the essentials already done and then just do a few more yourselves. I would not argue that it is a good looking bike though. The bigger tire actually increases the bikes mileage too so it is a stylish and economical design element. It is another good looking bike to the dark line up, each bike seems to fit into the line, and this one seems to be no exception.