The Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster motorcycle dimensions for 1973-1978 is length 87.2 in (2,216 mm), width 32 in (813 mm), height 42 in (1,067 mm), wheelbase 58.5 in (1,486 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.2 in (184 mm).
Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster dimensions at a glance
Specification differences by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
67.1% 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 28.7 in (730 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster dimensions FAQ
Does the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.5 in (1,486 mm), which is long by general motorcycle standards. The wheelbase is about 67.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.2 in (184 mm), which is fairly generous by general motorcycle standards.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.2 in (2,216 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster fairly long for a motorcycle. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32 in (813 mm) and representative height is 42 in (1,067 mm). There is not enough comparable category data to make a reliable relative-size claim from those figures alone.
Did the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster?
The main listed figures are overall length 87.2 in (2,216 mm), wheelbase 58.5 in (1,486 mm), and ground clearance 7.2 in (184 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.