The Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low motorcycle dimensions for 2008 is length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 59.7 in (1,516 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67% 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 29.4 in (747 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.4%. 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 | 89.1 in (2,263 mm) | 93 in (2,362 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.7 in (1,516 mm) | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) | 3.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 28 in (711 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in (112 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28 in (711 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.7 in (1,516 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in below the category median.
Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low compact or large?
The representative overall length is 89.1 in (2,263 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 3.9 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low?
The main listed figures are overall length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 59.7 in (1,516 mm), seat height 28 in (711 mm), and ground clearance 4.4 in (112 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.