Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport motorcycle dimensions for 2002 is length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm).

Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport dimensions at a glance

Overall length
88.6 in (2,250 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
59.6 in (1,515 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28 in (711 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.7 in (170 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.

Length88.6 in (2,250 mm)
Observed category range: 83.9 in (2,130 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase59.6 in (1,515 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 67.3 in (1,709 mm)
Seat height28 in (711 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm)
Clearance6.7 in (170 mm)
Observed category range: 3.7 in (95 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length24th percentile
This model
88.6 in (2,250 mm)
Category median
93 in (2,362 mm)
4.4 in below the category median from 98 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase11th percentile
This model
59.6 in (1,515 mm)
Category median
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 101 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height74th percentile
This model
28 in (711 mm)
Category median
26.8 in (680 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 96 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance98th percentile
This model
6.7 in (170 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
1.8 in above the category median from 97 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.3% 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 28.9 in (735 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

11.2%. 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 88.6 in (2,250 mm) 93 in (2,362 mm) 4.4 in below median
Wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm) 63.5 in (1,613 mm) 3.9 in below median
Seat height 28 in (711 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 1.2 in above median
Ground clearance 6.7 in (170 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 1.8 in above median

Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28 in (711 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.6 in (1,515 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport have?

The representative ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.8 in above the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport compact or large?

The representative overall length is 88.6 in (2,250 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 4.4 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster 1200 Sport?

The main listed figures are overall length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and ground clearance 6.7 in (170 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.