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

The Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2012 is length 94.3 in (2,395 mm) to 94.3 in (2,396 mm), wheelbase 64.4 in (1,635 mm) to 64.5 in (1,638 mm), seat height 25 in (635 mm) to 27.5 in (698 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy dimensions at a glance

Overall length
94.3 in (2,395 mm) to 94.3 in (2,396 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
64.4 in (1,635 mm) to 64.5 in (1,638 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
25 in (635 mm) to 27.5 in (698 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 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.

Length94.3 in (2,395 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase64.5 in (1,638 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height27.3 in (694 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 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.

Length70th percentile
This model
94.3 in (2,395 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
1.5 in above the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase71st percentile
This model
64.5 in (1,638 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
0.3 in above the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height73rd percentile
This model
27.3 in (694 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance64th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 167 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Specification differences by model year

Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.

Overall length

2007-200894.3 in (2,395 mm)
201094.3 in (2,396 mm)
201294.3 in (2,395 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0 in (1 mm)

Wheelbase

2007-200864.5 in (1,638 mm)
201064.4 in (1,635 mm)
201264.5 in (1,638 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.1 in (3 mm)

Seat height

2007-200827.5 in (698 mm)
201027.2 in (690 mm)
201225 in (635 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 2.5 in (63 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.4% 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 29.8 in (757 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.9%. 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 94.3 in (2,395 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 1.5 in above median
Wheelbase 64.5 in (1,638 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 0.3 in above median
Seat height 27.3 in (694 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.6 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.2 in above median

Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy dimensions FAQ

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

The representative seat height is 27.3 in (694 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.

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

The representative wheelbase is 64.5 in (1,638 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.

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

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy compact or large?

The representative overall length is 94.3 in (2,395 mm), making the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 1.5 in above the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 27.5 in (698 mm) in 2007-2008 to 25 in (635 mm) in 2012, a change of 2.5 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

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

The main listed figures are overall length 94.3 in (2,395 mm), wheelbase 64.5 in (1,638 mm), seat height 27.3 in (694 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.