The Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2010 is length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.4 in (1,510 mm), seat height 26.6 in (676 mm) to 28.5 in (725 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.6 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. 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
8.6%. 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) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.6 in (700 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.4 in (1,510 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.4 in (2,245 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster very compact for its category. 4.4 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 26.6 in (676 mm) in 2009 to 28.5 in (725 mm) in 2010, a change of 1.9 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.4 in (1,510 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.