Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low motorcycle dimensions for 2007 is length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm), seat height 26.3 in (668 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm).

Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low dimensions at a glance

Overall length
89.1 in (2,263 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
60 in (1,524 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.3 in (668 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.4 in (112 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.

Length89.1 in (2,263 mm)
Observed category range: 83.9 in (2,130 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase60 in (1,524 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 67.3 in (1,709 mm)
Seat height26.3 in (668 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm)
Clearance4.4 in (112 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.

Length28th percentile
This model
89.1 in (2,263 mm)
Category median
93 in (2,362 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 98 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase29th percentile
This model
60 in (1,524 mm)
Category median
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
3.5 in below the category median from 101 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height32nd percentile
This model
26.3 in (668 mm)
Category median
26.8 in (680 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 96 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance21st percentile
This model
4.4 in (112 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 97 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26.3 in — a lower-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 29.1 in (739 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.3%. 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 89.1 in (2,263 mm) 93 in (2,362 mm) 3.9 in below median
Wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm) 63.5 in (1,613 mm) 3.5 in below median
Seat height 26.3 in (668 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 0.5 in below median
Ground clearance 4.4 in (112 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.5 in below median

Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 26.3 in (668 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in below the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 60 in (1,524 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in below the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low compact or large?

The representative overall length is 89.1 in (2,263 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 3.9 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster Low?

The main listed figures are overall length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm), seat height 26.3 in (668 mm), and ground clearance 4.4 in (112 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.