The Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2010 is length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm), seat height 25.2 in (641 mm) to 26.4 in (670 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm) to 3.9 in (100 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low 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
Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 25.8 in — a lower-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
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 | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.6 in (1,515 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 25.8 in (656 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in (100 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 1 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 25.8 in (656 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.6 in (1,515 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low have?
The representative ground clearance is 3.9 in (100 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.6 in (2,250 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 4.4 in below the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 25.2 in (641 mm) in 2009 to 26.4 in (670 mm) in 2010, a change of 1.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 Low?
The main listed figures are overall length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm), seat height 25.8 in (656 mm), and ground clearance 3.9 in (100 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.