The Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2016 is length 89.4 in (2,271 mm) to 89.6 in (2,275 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm), seat height 26.6 in (676 mm) to 28.7 in (730 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm) to 5.1 in (130 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two 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 26.6 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.1% 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 29.4 in (747 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.8%. 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 | 89.4 in (2,271 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 3.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60 in (1,524 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 26.6 in (676 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (119 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.6 in (676 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60 in (1,524 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two compact or large?
The representative overall length is 89.4 in (2,271 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 3.4 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 26.6 in (676 mm) in 2013-2015 to 28.7 in (730 mm) in 2016, a change of 2.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two?
The main listed figures are overall length 89.4 in (2,271 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm), seat height 26.6 in (676 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.8%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.