The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2020 is length 85.2 in (2,164 mm) to 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 59.8 in (1,519 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm) to 28 in (710 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm) to 4.3 in (110 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 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.
Overall length
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26.2 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.6% 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 (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.4%. 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 | 87 in (2,210 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 5.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 5.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 26.2 in (665 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in (110 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.2 in (665 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.9 in (1,495 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.3 in (110 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87 in (2,210 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight very compact for its category. 5.8 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 88.6 in (2,250 mm) in 2013-2015 to 85.2 in (2,164 mm) in 2019-2020, a change of 3.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?
The main listed figures are overall length 87 in (2,210 mm), wheelbase 58.9 in (1,495 mm), seat height 26.2 in (665 mm), and ground clearance 4.3 in (110 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.