# Badass Black Hogs The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is the Latest in the Sportster Line By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-forty-eight References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/23/harley-davidson-adds-new-forty-eight-to-dark-custom-line/) & [harley-davidson](http://www.harley-davidson.com) I have always wanted a [motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-gsx8tt-motorcycle), but let’s be real, I would hurt myself just by coming into mere contact with a bike, let alone riding one. The [Harley-Davidson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-nightster) Forty-Eight is the latest and the greatest in the Sportster lineup, and I want it. Featuring [blacked out and polished features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving-rm1s-blackout), a super fat front tire, and a whole lot of other cool things that are sure to turn heads when you cruise around on this bad boy, check out the gallery for more of the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blacked-out Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a service that specializes in customizing motorcycles with blacked-out features, appealing to riders who want a unique and badass look. - **Sportster Lineup Upgrade:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an upgraded version of the Sportster lineup with enhanced features and performance, catering to motorcycle enthusiasts seeking a powerful and stylish ride. - **Head-turning Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a motorcycle model that incorporates attention-grabbing elements, such as a super fat front tire, to attract riders who want to make a bold statement on the road. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Motorcycle Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a business that focuses on customizing motorcycles to reflect the unique style and preferences of individual riders, providing them with a personalized and distinctive riding experience. - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and produce a range of high-performance motorcycles, including upgrades to existing lineup models, to meet the demands of motorcycle enthusiasts who desire powerful and visually appealing rides. - **Motorcycle Design Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer design consultation and services to motorcycle manufacturers, helping them create visually striking and attention-grabbing motorcycle models that resonate with target consumers seeking distinctive and head-turning designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Cooled Sportster Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-nightster.md) - [Ruggedly Versatile Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-blackout-collection.md) - [Leather-Adorned Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdaviel-nera.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [168 HP Cruiser Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati.md) - [High-Tech 200 HP Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperfighter.md) - [Dapper Dual-Tone Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-ch4-superbike.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panigale.md) - [Custom Aluminum Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821.md)