The Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2014 is length 87.2 in (2,215 mm), width 33.3 in (846 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm), wheelbase 59 in (1,499 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police 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
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 28.2 in (716 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.2 sq ft (1.87 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
6.6%. 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 | 87.2 in (2,215 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 5.6 in below median |
| Width | 33.3 in (846 mm) | 35.7 in (908 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Height | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 46.3 in (1,175 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59 in (1,499 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 5.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in (99 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police dimensions FAQ
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59 in (1,499 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police 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 XL 883L Police compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.2 in (2,215 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police very compact for its category. 5.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.2 sq ft (1.87 m²).
What do the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.3 in (846 mm) and representative height is 43.9 in (1,115 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. The height is lower than most comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Did the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Police 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 XL 883L Police?
The main listed figures are overall length 87.2 in (2,215 mm), wheelbase 59 in (1,499 mm), and ground clearance 3.9 in (99 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 6.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.