The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special motorcycle dimensions for 2017 is length 93.9 in (2,385 mm), wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 29.7 in (755 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.7%. 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 | 93.9 in (2,385 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 1.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 26 in (660 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | About the same as median |
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26 in (660 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.7 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64.2 in (1,630 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special compact or large?
The representative overall length is 93.9 in (2,385 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 1.1 in above the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Special?
The main listed figures are overall length 93.9 in (2,385 mm), wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.