The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob motorcycle dimensions for 2018-2019 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), wheelbase 63.6 in (1,615 mm) to 66.5 in (1,690 mm), seat height 28 in (710 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm).
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
70.6% 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 27.1 in (688 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.3%. 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 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 0.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 65.1 in (1,652 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Seat height | 28 in (710 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (120 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28 in (710 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 65.1 in (1,652 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 1.6 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.1 in (2,340 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.9 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 66.5 in (1,690 mm) in 2018 to 63.6 in (1,615 mm) in 2019, a change of 3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob?
The main listed figures are overall length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), wheelbase 65.1 in (1,652 mm), seat height 28 in (710 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (120 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.