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

The Harley-Davidson Softail Springer motorcycle dimensions for 1997-2001 is wheelbase 65.4 in (1,660 mm), and the seat height 25.7 in (654 mm) to 26.1 in (663 mm).

Harley-Davidson Softail Springer dimensions at a glance

Wheelbase
65.4 in (1,660 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
25.7 in (654 mm) to 26.1 in (663 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Harley-Davidson models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.

Wheelbase65.4 in (1,660 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height26.1 in (663 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Wheelbase78th percentile
This model
65.4 in (1,660 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height32nd percentile
This model
26.1 in (663 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 177 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.

Seat height

1997-199826.1 in (663 mm)
200125.7 in (654 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.4 in (9 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

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
Wheelbase 65.4 in (1,660 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 1.2 in above median
Seat height 26.1 in (663 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.6 in below median

Harley-Davidson Softail Springer dimensions FAQ

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

The representative seat height is 26.1 in (663 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in below the category median.

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

The representative wheelbase is 65.4 in (1,660 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in above the category median.

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

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 26.1 in (663 mm) in 1997-1998 to 25.7 in (654 mm) in 2001, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.