The Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow motorcycle dimensions for 2011 is length 86.1 in (2,187 mm), width 36.6 in (930 mm), height 47.6 in (1,209 mm), wheelbase 59.3 in (1,506 mm), seat height 26.8 in (681 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.8 in (97 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow 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 26.8 in — a seat height around the category middle. 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 26.8 in (681 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.9 sq ft (2.03 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
6.4%. 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 | 86.1 in (2,187 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.3 in (1,506 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 4.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 26.8 in (681 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in (97 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.8 in (681 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.3 in (1,506 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow have?
The representative ground clearance is 3.8 in (97 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.1 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86.1 in (2,187 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow very compact for its category. 6.9 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.9 sq ft (2.03 m²).
What do the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.6 in (930 mm) and representative height is 47.6 in (1,209 mm). There is not enough comparable category data to make a reliable relative-size claim from those figures alone.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow?
The main listed figures are overall length 86.1 in (2,187 mm), wheelbase 59.3 in (1,506 mm), seat height 26.8 in (681 mm), and ground clearance 3.8 in (97 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 6.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.