The Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide motorcycle dimensions for 1986 is length 93 in (2,362 mm), width 27.5 in (699 mm), height 47 in (1,194 mm), wheelbase 65 in (1,651 mm), seat height 25.7 in (654 mm), and the ground clearance is 6 in (152 mm).
Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide 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 25.7 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.9% 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 28 in (711 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.8 sq ft (1.65 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.2%. 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 in (2,362 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Width | 27.5 in (699 mm) | 35.7 in (908 mm) | 8.2 in below median |
| Height | 47 in (1,194 mm) | 46.3 in (1,175 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 65 in (1,651 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 25.7 in (654 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.9 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6 in (152 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1.1 in above median |
Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 25.7 in (654 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.9 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65 in (1,651 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide have?
The representative ground clearance is 6 in (152 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.1 in above the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide compact or large?
The representative overall length is 93 in (2,362 mm), making the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.8 sq ft (1.65 m²).
What do the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.5 in (699 mm) and representative height is 47 in (1,194 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Harley-Davidson models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide?
The main listed figures are overall length 93 in (2,362 mm), wheelbase 65 in (1,651 mm), seat height 25.7 in (654 mm), and ground clearance 6 in (152 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.