The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2013 is length 97.5 in (2,476 mm) to 98.3 in (2,497 mm), width 39 in (990 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm), seat height 27.2 in (692 mm) to 30.7 in (779 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Harley-Davidson models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.
Specification differences by model year
Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.
Overall length
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.3 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 34.4 in (874 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.4 sq ft (2.45 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Harley-Davidson models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 97.9 in (2,486 mm) | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Width | 39 in (990 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 64 in (1,625 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.3 in (692 mm) | 27.3 in (693 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | About the same as median |
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.3 in (692 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.5 in (1,613 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 97.9 in (2,486 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 1.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.4 sq ft (2.45 m²).
Did the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.7 in (779 mm) in 1996 to 27.2 in (692 mm) in 1997-1998, a change of 3.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic?
The main listed figures are overall length 97.9 in (2,486 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm), seat height 27.3 in (692 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.