The Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2007 is length 90.3 in (2,294 mm), wheelbase 60.4 in (1,534 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.9% 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 29.9 in (760 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.3%. 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 | 90.3 in (2,294 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 2.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 in (1,534 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 3.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 28 in (711 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in (112 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28 in (711 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60.4 in (1,534 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.5 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90.3 in (2,294 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 2.5 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom?
The main listed figures are overall length 90.3 in (2,294 mm), wheelbase 60.4 in (1,534 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and ground clearance 4.4 in (112 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.