2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
| Factory code | XL1200X |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1200 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
Little changed on the 2020 Forty-Eight - the Evolution 1200 still does the work, and the peanut tank and blacked-out bars still hide zero wiring for audio or a display. Harley simply never built a screen into this platform. HogPlay's handlebar-mounted Media Screen turns that blank cockpit into a complete media hub, bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a bike that was never meant to have either.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight left the factory with no radio, stereo or touchscreen to bypass — so instead of a workaround, you add your own. A standalone HogPlay Media Screen is a 7-inch head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, live Maps & Waze navigation, calls and streaming built in — we recommend the Screen 7 Pro with its onboard DVR drive-cam. Most riders settle for Bluetooth-only kits that leave the phone in your pocket with no turn-by-turn directions; this puts it all on the bars instead. It mounts to the handlebars with basic power and ground and comes off just as easily, so reach out to the HogPlay team if you'd like a hand. (Media Box support on Screens is in development.)
HogPlay CarPlay screens that fit 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for MotorcyclesAbout the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Harley kept the 2020 Forty-Eight close to formula: blacked-out finishes, a fat front tire, and the same Evolution 1200 V-twin that's defined this model for years. It's a bike designed to look stripped down, and the cockpit backs that up - no gauges beyond the essentials, and nowhere a factory screen or radio was ever installed.
That blank slate is also the appeal of adding CarPlay and Android Auto: real navigation, hands-free calling, and music streaming, all without bolting on anything that clashes with the bike's minimalist look. Because there's no factory system here, there's also nothing to strip out or work around first.
The HogPlay Media Screen was built for bikes like this one. It's a complete 7-inch head unit that bolts to the handlebars, wires to power and ground, and runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its own - no factory radio required as a starting point. It also passes Bluetooth audio in and out, so it can push sound to a portable Bluetooth speaker or into an existing amplifier and speakers instead of just its own. Check the Media Screen collection for the model that suits a 2020 Forty-Eight.
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight runs a dual-Bluetooth design — pair your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while the other feeds an auxiliary amplifier, handlebar speakers or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on the move, and the fully sealed, waterproof housing is built rugged to stand up to the weather and the elements the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight rides in.
Android Auto on the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight: HogPlay makes the 2020 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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