Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 94.5 in (2,400 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,690 mm), seat height 23.2 in (590 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm).

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom dimensions at a glance

Overall length
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
23.2 in (590 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.7 in (120 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Harley-Davidson models

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

Length94.5 in (2,400 mm)
Observed category range: 83.9 in (2,130 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase66.5 in (1,690 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 67.3 in (1,709 mm)
Seat height23.2 in (590 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm)
Clearance4.7 in (120 mm)
Observed category range: 3.7 in (95 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length69th percentile
This model
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
Category median
93 in (2,362 mm)
1.5 in above the category median from 98 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase91st percentile
This model
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
Category median
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
3 in above the category median from 101 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height1st percentile
This model
23.2 in (590 mm)
Category median
26.8 in (680 mm)
3.5 in below the category median from 96 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance37th percentile
This model
4.7 in (120 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 97 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 23.2 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

70.4% 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 (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.1%. 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) 93 in (2,362 mm) 1.5 in above median
Wheelbase 66.5 in (1,690 mm) 63.5 in (1,613 mm) 3 in above median
Seat height 23.2 in (590 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 3.5 in below median
Ground clearance 4.7 in (120 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.2 in below median

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 23.2 in (590 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.5 in below the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,690 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom 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 Dark Custom compact or large?

The representative overall length is 94.5 in (2,400 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 1.5 in above the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob Dark Custom?

The main listed figures are overall length 94.5 in (2,400 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,690 mm), seat height 23.2 in (590 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (120 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.