Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide motorcycle dimensions for 1988-2013 is length 98.6 in (2,504 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm), seat height 27.2 in (692 mm) to 30.7 in (779 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide dimensions at a glance

Overall length
98.6 in (2,504 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.2 in (692 mm) to 30.7 in (779 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 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.

Length98.6 in (2,504 mm)
Observed category range: 87 in (2,210 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase63.5 in (1,613 mm)
Observed category range: 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 66.6 in (1,692 mm)
Seat height27.3 in (693 mm)
Observed category range: 25.5 in (648 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 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.

Length70th percentile
This model
98.6 in (2,504 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,451 mm)
2.1 in above the category median from 55 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase22nd percentile
This model
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
Category median
64 in (1,625 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 56 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height53rd percentile
This model
27.3 in (693 mm)
Category median
27.3 in (693 mm)
About the same as the category median from 52 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance54th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
About the same as 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.

Seat height

199630.7 in (779 mm)
199827.2 in (692 mm)
201327.3 in (693 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 3.4 in (87 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.3 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

64.4% 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 35.1 in (891 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.1%. 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 98.6 in (2,504 mm) 96.5 in (2,451 mm) 2.1 in above median
Wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm) 64 in (1,625 mm) 0.5 in below median
Seat height 27.3 in (693 mm) 27.3 in (693 mm) About the same as median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) About the same as median

Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.3 in (693 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 63.5 in (1,613 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.6 in (2,504 mm), making the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 2.1 in above the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.7 in (779 mm) in 1996 to 27.2 in (692 mm) in 1998, a change of 3.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide?

The main listed figures are overall length 98.6 in (2,504 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm), seat height 27.3 in (693 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.