The Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight motorcycle dimensions for 2012 is length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,519 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight 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 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.5% 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 28.8 in (731 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
6.5%. 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) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 4.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 26 in (660 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in (99 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26 in (660 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.7 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,519 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight have?
The representative ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.6 in (2,250 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight very compact for its category. 4.2 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Springer Forty-Eight?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,519 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and ground clearance 3.9 in (99 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 6.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.