Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low motorcycle dimensions for 2007 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 Low dimensions at a glance

Overall length
89.1 in (2,263 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
59.7 in (1,516 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28 in (711 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.4 in (112 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.

Length89.1 in (2,263 mm)
Observed category range: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase59.7 in (1,516 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Seat height28 in (711 mm)
Observed category range: 24.3 in (616 mm) to 30.5 in (774 mm)
Clearance4.4 in (112 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.

Length22nd percentile
This model
89.1 in (2,263 mm)
Category median
92.8 in (2,357 mm)
3.7 in below the category median from 174 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase13th percentile
This model
59.7 in (1,516 mm)
Category median
64.2 in (1,630 mm)
4.5 in below the category median from 185 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height85th percentile
This model
28 in (711 mm)
Category median
26.7 in (678 mm)
1.3 in above the category median from 177 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance14th percentile
This model
4.4 in (112 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 167 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

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

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) 92.8 in (2,357 mm) 3.7 in below median
Wheelbase 59.7 in (1,516 mm) 64.2 in (1,630 mm) 4.5 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 XL1200L Sportster Low dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low 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 XL1200L Sportster Low have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.7 in (1,516 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low 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 XL1200L Sportster Low compact or large?

The representative overall length is 89.1 in (2,263 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster Low shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 3.7 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster 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.