Harley-Davidson Model E Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

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The Harley-Davidson Model E motorcycle dimensions for 1948-1950 is length 92 in (2,337 mm), width 33 in (838 mm), and the wheelbase 59.5 in (1,511 mm).

Harley-Davidson Model E dimensions at a glance

Overall length
92 in (2,337 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
33 in (838 mm)
widest listed point
Wheelbase
59.5 in (1,511 mm)
axle-to-axle distance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Harley-Davidson models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.

Length92 in (2,337 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Width33 in (838 mm)
Observed category range: 26.5 in (673 mm) to 64.5 in (1,638 mm)
Wheelbase59.5 in (1,511 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.

Length39th percentile
This model
92 in (2,337 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Width32nd percentile
This model
33 in (838 mm)
Category median
35.7 in (908 mm)
2.8 in below the category median from 20 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase10th percentile
This model
59.5 in (1,511 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Specification differences by model year

No dimension differences were found across the supplied model years. The available listed dimensions are effectively the same.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

64.7% 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 32.5 in (826 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 21.1 sq ft (1.96 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

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 92 in (2,337 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 0.8 in below median
Width 33 in (838 mm) 35.7 in (908 mm) 2.8 in below median
Wheelbase 59.5 in (1,511 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 4.7 in below median

Harley-Davidson Model E dimensions FAQ

Does the Harley-Davidson Model E have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.5 in (1,511 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Model E a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.7% of overall length.

Is the Harley-Davidson Model E compact or large?

The representative overall length is 92 in (2,337 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Model E shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 0.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.1 sq ft (1.96 m²).

Did the Harley-Davidson Model E dimensions change much by year?

Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.

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