The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S motorcycle dimensions for 2016-2017 is length 92.5 in (2,350 mm), wheelbase 64.4 in (1,636 mm), seat height 25.6 in (650 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm).
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 25.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.6% 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 28.1 in (714 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
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 | 92.5 in (2,350 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 64.4 in (1,636 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 25.6 in (650 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (115 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 25.6 in (650 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64.4 in (1,636 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.5 in (2,350 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.5 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 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.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S?
The main listed figures are overall length 92.5 in (2,350 mm), wheelbase 64.4 in (1,636 mm), seat height 25.6 in (650 mm), and ground clearance 4.5 in (115 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.