Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout motorcycle dimensions for 2014-2019 is length 93.3 in (2,370 mm) to 96.4 in (2,449 mm), wheelbase 66.7 in (1,695 mm) to 67.3 in (1,710 mm), seat height 24.7 in (627 mm) to 26.2 in (665 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm) to 4.7 in (120 mm).

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout dimensions at a glance

Overall length
93.3 in (2,370 mm) to 96.4 in (2,449 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
66.7 in (1,695 mm) to 67.3 in (1,710 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
24.7 in (627 mm) to 26.2 in (665 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.5 in (115 mm) to 4.7 in (120 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.

Length95.1 in (2,415 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase67.3 in (1,710 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height26 in (660 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance4.7 in (119 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.

Length86th percentile
This model
95.1 in (2,415 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
2.3 in above the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase96th percentile
This model
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
3.1 in above the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height27th percentile
This model
26 in (660 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.7 in below the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance28th percentile
This model
4.7 in (119 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.2 in below 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

201496.3 in (2,446 mm)
201596.4 in (2,449 mm)
201696.3 in (2,445 mm)
201793.9 in (2,385 mm)
2018-201993.3 in (2,370 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 3.1 in (79 mm)

Wheelbase

201467.3 in (1,709 mm)
2015-201767.3 in (1,710 mm)
2018-201966.7 in (1,695 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.6 in (15 mm)

Seat height

201424.7 in (627 mm)
2015-201626 in (660 mm)
201725.6 in (650 mm)
2018-201926.2 in (665 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 1.5 in (38 mm)

Ground clearance

2014-20154.7 in (119 mm)
2016-20174.7 in (120 mm)
2018-20194.5 in (115 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.2 in (5 mm)

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

70.7% 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 27.8 in (705 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

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 95.1 in (2,415 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 2.3 in above median
Wheelbase 67.3 in (1,710 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 3.1 in above median
Seat height 26 in (660 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.7 in below median
Ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.2 in below median

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 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 Softail Breakout have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 67.3 in (1,710 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.7% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout compact or large?

The representative overall length is 95.1 in (2,415 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout among the longest comparable Harley-Davidson models. 2.3 in above the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 96.3 in (2,446 mm) in 2014 to 93.3 in (2,370 mm) in 2018-2019, a change of 3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout?

The main listed figures are overall length 95.1 in (2,415 mm), wheelbase 67.3 in (1,710 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.