The Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster motorcycle dimensions for 2004 is length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), width 28.1 in (713 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 28.1 in (713 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster 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 28.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.7% 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 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.2 sq ft (1.6 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 88.4 in (2,245 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 4.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (713 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in (112 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (713 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.4 in (2,245 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster very compact for its category. 4.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.2 sq ft (1.6 m²).
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 R Sportster Roadster?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 28.1 in (713 mm), and ground clearance 4.4 in (112 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.