The Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 87.6 in (2,225 mm), wheelbase 60.4 in (1,534 mm), seat height 25.7 in (653 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Harley-Davidson Street 500 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.
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) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 5.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 in (1,534 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 3.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 25.7 in (653 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 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. 1.1 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60.4 in (1,534 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 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 Dark Custom compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.6 in (2,225 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom very compact for its category. 5.4 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom?
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.