The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 motorcycle dimensions for 2013 is length 85.8 in (2,179 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,519 mm), seat height 25.7 in (653 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm).
Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 25.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.7% 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 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
6.5%. 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 | 85.8 in (2,179 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 7.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 25.7 in (653 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in (99 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1 in below median |
Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 25.7 in (653 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.1 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,519 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 have?
The representative ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.8 in (2,179 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833 very compact for its category. 7.2 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 833?
The main listed figures are overall length 85.8 in (2,179 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,519 mm), seat height 25.7 in (653 mm), and ground clearance 3.9 in (99 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 6.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.