The Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2014 is length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.6 in (141 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.7% 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 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.3%. 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 | 88.4 in (2,245 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 3.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (141 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (760 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 3.2 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.6 in (141 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.4 in (2,245 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster very compact for its category. 4.4 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Roadster 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 Sportster 883 Roadster?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and ground clearance 5.6 in (141 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.