Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster motorcycle dimensions for 2007 is length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 59.7 in (1,516 mm), seat height 29.3 in (744 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm).

Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster 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
29.3 in (744 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: 83.9 in (2,130 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase59.7 in (1,516 mm)
Observed category range: 58.9 in (1,495 mm) to 67.3 in (1,709 mm)
Seat height29.3 in (744 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm)
Clearance4.4 in (112 mm)
Observed category range: 3.7 in (95 mm) to 8.1 in (205 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.

Length28th percentile
This model
89.1 in (2,263 mm)
Category median
93 in (2,362 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 98 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase14th percentile
This model
59.7 in (1,516 mm)
Category median
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
3.8 in below the category median from 101 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height87th percentile
This model
29.3 in (744 mm)
Category median
26.8 in (680 mm)
2.5 in above the category median from 96 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance21st percentile
This model
4.4 in (112 mm)
Category median
4.9 in (125 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 97 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.3 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) 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 29.3 in (744 mm) 26.8 in (680 mm) 2.5 in above median
Ground clearance 4.4 in (112 mm) 4.9 in (125 mm) 0.5 in below median

Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.3 in (744 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.5 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.7 in (1,516 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster 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 XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster 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 XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster compact or large?

The representative overall length is 89.1 in (2,263 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster shorter than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 3.9 in below the category median.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster?

The main listed figures are overall length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 59.7 in (1,516 mm), seat height 29.3 in (744 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.