The Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2009 is length 89 in (2,260 mm) to 90.1 in (2,289 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm) to 60 in (1,524 mm), seat height 27.3 in (693 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.6 in (141 mm) to 5.6 in (142 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 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
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.9% 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 29.6 in (752 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.3%. 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 | 89.5 in (2,274 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 3.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.9 in (1,522 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.3 in (693 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (142 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.3 in (693 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.9 in (1,522 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.6 in (142 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 89.5 in (2,274 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 3.2 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 90.1 in (2,289 mm) in 2006 to 89 in (2,260 mm) in 2009, a change of 1.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883?
The main listed figures are overall length 89.5 in (2,274 mm), wheelbase 59.9 in (1,522 mm), seat height 27.3 in (693 mm), and ground clearance 5.6 in (142 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.