The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special motorcycle dimensions for 2019 is length 85.2 in (2,164 mm), wheelbase 58.9 in (1,495 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.3 in (110 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.8 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.1% 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 26.3 in (669 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 | 85.2 in (2,164 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 7.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 4.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in (110 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.8 in (706 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.9 in (1,495 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special 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 Special compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,164 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special very compact for its category. 7.8 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Special?
The main listed figures are overall length 85.2 in (2,164 mm), wheelbase 58.9 in (1,495 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 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.