Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T motorcycle dimensions for 2014-2018 is length 87 in (2,210 mm) to 87.2 in (2,215 mm), wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 59.1 in (1,501 mm), seat height 25.5 in (648 mm) to 27.8 in (705 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.7 in (95 mm) to 3.9 in (99 mm).

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T dimensions at a glance

Overall length
87 in (2,210 mm) to 87.2 in (2,215 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 59.1 in (1,501 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
25.5 in (648 mm) to 27.8 in (705 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
3.7 in (95 mm) to 3.9 in (99 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.

Length87 in (2,210 mm)
Observed category range: 87 in (2,210 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Observed category range: 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 66.6 in (1,692 mm)
Seat height27.8 in (705 mm)
Observed category range: 25.5 in (648 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
Clearance3.7 in (95 mm)
Observed category range: 3.7 in (95 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length1st percentile
This model
87 in (2,210 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,451 mm)
9.5 in below the category median from 55 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase2nd percentile
This model
59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Category median
64 in (1,625 mm)
4.9 in below the category median from 56 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height66th percentile
This model
27.8 in (705 mm)
Category median
27.3 in (693 mm)
0.5 in above the category median from 52 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance1st percentile
This model
3.7 in (95 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 54 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.

Overall length

2014-201587.2 in (2,215 mm)
2016-201887 in (2,210 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.2 in (5 mm)

Wheelbase

2014-201559.1 in (1,501 mm)
2016-201859.1 in (1,500 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0 in (1 mm)

Seat height

2014-201525.5 in (648 mm)
2016-201827.8 in (705 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 2.2 in (57 mm)

Ground clearance

2014-20153.9 in (99 mm)
2016-20183.7 in (95 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.2 in (4 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.8 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.9% 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 in (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

6.3%. 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 87 in (2,210 mm) 96.5 in (2,451 mm) 9.5 in below median
Wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) 64 in (1,625 mm) 4.9 in below median
Seat height 27.8 in (705 mm) 27.3 in (693 mm) 0.5 in above median
Ground clearance 3.7 in (95 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 1.4 in below median

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.8 in (705 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.1 in (1,500 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T have?

The representative ground clearance is 3.7 in (95 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T compact or large?

The representative overall length is 87 in (2,210 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T very compact for its category. 9.5 in below the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 25.5 in (648 mm) in 2014-2015 to 27.8 in (705 mm) in 2016-2018, a change of 2.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T?

The main listed figures are overall length 87 in (2,210 mm), wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm), seat height 27.8 in (705 mm), and ground clearance 3.7 in (95 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 6.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.