
The facts.
| Part number | AGPA287ZXC |
|---|---|
| Compound | ZXC ceramic racing |
| Dimensions | 118 × 59.24 × 9.2 mm |
| Material | Friction material principally composed of a ceramic compound |
| Friction coefficient | 0.78 average (0.60 minimum, 0.84 maximum), JASO regulation |
| Density | 3.66 g/cm³ at 20 °C (+0.10 / −0.05) |
| Temperature resistance | 450 °C working, 600 °C maximum |
| Contents | 2 brake pads, one set for one caliper |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
A fat front tyre and a short, bobber-style wheelbase do not usually add up to a track-day bike, but Accossato still lists this ZXC ceramic racing front pad for the Forty-Eight Special XL1200XS, built for the 2019 and 2020 model years, for the rare owner who wants to find out exactly how the bike's unusual proportions behave under hard, repeated braking on a proper circuit rather than on an ordinary road.
Key Features
- ZXC ceramic racing compound for the Forty-Eight Special XL1200XS front caliper
- Listed by Accossato for the 2019 and 2020 model years
- Ceramic mixture built by the maker specifically for racing use
- Aimed at a Forty-Eight Special prepared for circuit or competition work
- Consistent response expected over repeated hard-braking laps
- Alternative ST front compound exists for the same caliper
- Two pads per box, enough for one front caliper
Construction and Material Quality
Accossato calls this ZXC mixture a ceramic compound built specifically for racing, a long way from the bike's usual job of looking good at a standstill outside a bar or a bike meet. Choosing this pad for the Forty-Eight Special means accepting that the fat front tyre and wide bars will behave differently on a circuit than a sportier Sportster might, and the compound is built to deliver consistent, repeatable bite regardless of how unconventional the rest of the chassis feels under hard, sustained use lap after lap.
An Unlikely Track-Day Bobber
Few owners picture the Forty-Eight Special on a circuit, but the handful who try it are usually curious rather than competitive, wanting to see how a bike built around looks copes with genuine, sustained braking. This ZXC compound holds its bite as the pad stays hot through a session, giving an honest answer to that curiosity rather than fading away once the novelty stop becomes a serious, repeated one over a full session.
Fitment and Compatibility
Accossato restricts this ZXC pad to the Forty-Eight Special XL1200XS from its short two-year run, 2019 and 2020; a different Sportster variant is simply not covered, however similar in appearance it may look at a glance. When the bike goes back to ordinary road duty, the Sintered compound takes over on this identical front caliper.
Road Approval
We hold no test or approval paperwork, including a German ABE or a type approval mark, for this pad, so it is listed for racing and competition use only. Please check the rules in your own country before considering it for a road-going bike.
Scope of Delivery
Two brake pads in the box, one set for a single front caliper. No mounting pins, springs or other hardware are included in the package.
Specifications
- Part number: AGPA287ZXC
- Compound: ZXC ceramic racing
- Dimensions: 118 × 59.24 × 9.2 mm
- Material: Friction material principally composed of a ceramic compound
- Friction coefficient: 0.78 average (0.60 minimum, 0.84 maximum), JASO regulation
- Density: 3.66 g/cm³ at 20 °C (+0.10 / −0.05)
- Temperature resistance: 450 °C working, 600 °C maximum
- Contents: 2 brake pads, one set for one caliper
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x Accossato brake pad set (2 pads)
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Harley Davidson SPORTSTER FORTY-EIGHT SPECIAL XL1200XS (2019–2020)
- Harley Davidson SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM XL1200C (2014–2019)
- Harley Davidson SPORTSTER 883 IRON XL883N (2014–2022)
- Harley Davidson SPORTSTER 883 SUPERLOW XL883L (2014–2018)
- Harley Davidson SPORTSTER FORTY-EIGHT XL1200X (2014–2022)
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