Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2002 is length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.4 in (1,510 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (159 mm).

Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom dimensions at a glance

Overall length
88.4 in (2,245 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.6 in (700 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.3 in (159 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.

Length88.4 in (2,245 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase59.4 in (1,510 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height27.6 in (700 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance6.3 in (159 mm)
Observed category range: 3.8 in (97 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length17th percentile
This model
88.4 in (2,245 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
4.4 in below the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase7th percentile
This model
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height78th percentile
This model
27.6 in (700 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
0.9 in above the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance97th percentile
This model
6.3 in (159 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
1.3 in above the category median from 167 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.6 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.3% 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 28.9 in (735 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.5%. 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 88.4 in (2,245 mm) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 4.4 in below median
Wheelbase 59.4 in (1,510 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 4.7 in below median
Seat height 27.6 in (700 mm) 26.7 in (678 mm) 0.9 in above median
Ground clearance 6.3 in (159 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 1.3 in above median

Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.6 in (700 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.9 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.4 in (1,510 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom have?

The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (159 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.3 in above the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom compact or large?

The representative overall length is 88.4 in (2,245 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom very compact for its category. 4.4 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster 1200 Custom?

The main listed figures are overall length 88.4 in (2,245 mm), wheelbase 59.4 in (1,510 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and ground clearance 6.3 in (159 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.