The Harley-Davidson Street 500 motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2021 is length 87.2 in (2,215 mm) to 87.6 in (2,225 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,519 mm) to 60.4 in (1,534 mm), seat height 25.7 in (653 mm) to 28.3 in (720 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 25.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.9% 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 27.2 in (691 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.5%. 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 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 5.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 in (1,534 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 3.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 25.7 in (653 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
Harley-Davidson Street 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Street 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 25.7 in (653 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60.4 in (1,534 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Street 500 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.8 in above the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Street 500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.6 in (2,225 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Street 500 very compact for its category. 5.2 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Street 500 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 25.7 in (653 mm) in 2015-2018 to 28.3 in (720 mm) in 2019, 2021, a change of 2.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Street 500?
The main listed figures are overall length 87.6 in (2,225 mm), wheelbase 60.4 in (1,534 mm), seat height 25.7 in (653 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.