Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 motorcycle dimensions for 2019 is length 86.1 in (2,186 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,514 mm), seat height 28.9 in (734 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
86.1 in (2,186 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
59.6 in (1,514 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28.9 in (734 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 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.

Length86.1 in (2,186 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height28.9 in (734 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 3.8 in (97 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length4th percentile
This model
86.1 in (2,186 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
6.7 in below the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase11th percentile
This model
59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
4.6 in below the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height92nd percentile
This model
28.9 in (734 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
2.2 in above the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance75th percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 167 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

69.3% 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 26.5 in (672 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.2%. 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 86.1 in (2,186 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 6.7 in below median
Wheelbase 59.6 in (1,514 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 4.6 in below median
Seat height 28.9 in (734 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 2.2 in above median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.6 in above median

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28.9 in (734 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.6 in (1,514 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 86.1 in (2,186 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200 very compact for its category. 6.7 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 1200?

The main listed figures are overall length 86.1 in (2,186 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,514 mm), seat height 28.9 in (734 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.