Having said that, the lean angles at 27.8 degrees on the right and 26.1 degrees on the left are somewhat better than the lower powered cousin- The Iron 883. The lean angles and the largish 1, 520 mm wheelbase go together like Laurel & Hardy.
The low mounted front & rear suspension is adjustable for preload helping keep the setup free to suit individual choices. The Michelin Scorcher tyres provide ample grip and aid handling sufficiently. Featuring a massive 130/90 front on a 16 inch wheel and wide rear 150/80 also on a 16 inch wheel, the Forty Eight gets a mean stance with a wide footprint.
Braking duties are taken care of via a 2-piston 300 mm single disc front and 2-piston single disc rear brake system featuring braided steel lines for maximum braking efficiency.