The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2001 is wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm) to 60.2 in (1,529 mm), and the seat height 28 in (711 mm) to 29 in (736 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Harley-Davidson models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.
Specification differences by model year
Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. 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 | 59.9 in (1,522 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.9 in (734 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.9 in (1,522 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.3 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 29 in (736 mm) in 1996 to 28 in (711 mm) in 2001, a change of 1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.