The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2022 is length 94.5 in (2,400 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,612 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 26.1 in (663 mm) to 30.7 in (779 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm) to 4.9 in (124 mm).
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard 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.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.2 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.7% 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 30.5 in (775 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.6%. 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 | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 64 in (1,625 mm) | 64 in (1,625 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 27.2 in (692 mm) | 27.3 in (693 mm) | 0 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (124 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.2 in (692 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64 in (1,625 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard compact or large?
The representative overall length is 94.5 in (2,400 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard very compact for its category. 2 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.7 in (779 mm) in 1996 to 26.1 in (663 mm) in 2020-2022, a change of 4.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard?
The main listed figures are overall length 94.5 in (2,400 mm), wheelbase 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 27.2 in (692 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (124 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.