The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2018 is length 85 in (2,159 mm) to 88.8 in (2,255 mm), wheelbase 59.3 in (1,506 mm) to 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm) to 28 in (710 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (100 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.5% 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 28.8 in (731 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
6.6%. 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 | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.3 in (693 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in (100 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.3 in (693 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,519 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom have?
The representative ground clearance is 3.9 in (100 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.6 in (2,250 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 4.4 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 88.6 in (2,250 mm) in 2013-2014 to 85 in (2,159 mm) in 2018, a change of 3.6 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 Dark Custom?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,519 mm), seat height 27.3 in (693 mm), and ground clearance 3.9 in (100 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 6.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.