Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S motorcycle dimensions for 2016 is length 93.9 in (2,385 mm), wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm), seat height 26.4 in (670 mm), and the ground clearance is 5 in (126 mm).

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S dimensions at a glance

Overall length
93.9 in (2,385 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.4 in (670 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5 in (126 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.

Length93.9 in (2,385 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase64.2 in (1,630 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height26.4 in (670 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance5 in (126 mm)
Observed category range: 3.8 in (97 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.

Length62nd percentile
This model
93.9 in (2,385 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
1.1 in above the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase54th percentile
This model
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
About the same as the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height41st percentile
This model
26.4 in (670 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.3 in below the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance54th percentile
This model
5 in (126 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0 in above the category median from 167 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26.4 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.3% 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 29.7 in (755 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.7%. 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 93.9 in (2,385 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 1.1 in above median
Wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) About the same as median
Seat height 26.4 in (670 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.3 in below median
Ground clearance 5 in (126 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0 in above median

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 26.4 in (670 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.3 in below the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.2 in (1,630 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S have?

The representative ground clearance is 5 in (126 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0 in above the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S compact or large?

The representative overall length is 93.9 in (2,385 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 1.1 in above the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S?

The main listed figures are overall length 93.9 in (2,385 mm), wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm), seat height 26.4 in (670 mm), and ground clearance 5 in (126 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.