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

The Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider motorcycle dimensions for 2018-2019 is length 92.7 in (2,355 mm), wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm), seat height 27.2 in (690 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider dimensions at a glance

Overall length
92.7 in (2,355 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.2 in (690 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.

Length92.7 in (2,355 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 height27.2 in (690 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.

Length44th percentile
This model
92.7 in (2,355 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
0.1 in below 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 height66th percentile
This model
27.2 in (690 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.5 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

No dimension differences were found across the supplied model years. The available listed dimensions are effectively the same.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.2 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

69.2% 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 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

8%. 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 92.7 in (2,355 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 0.1 in below median
Wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) About the same as median
Seat height 27.2 in (690 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.5 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.2 in above median

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.2 in (690 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.2 in (1,630 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.2% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider 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 Softail Low Rider compact or large?

The representative overall length is 92.7 in (2,355 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.1 in below the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider 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 Softail Low Rider?

The main listed figures are overall length 92.7 in (2,355 mm), wheelbase 64.2 in (1,630 mm), seat height 27.2 in (690 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.