The Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 Low motorcycle dimensions for 2008 is length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm), seat height 26.3 in (668 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (112 mm).
Harley-Davidson XL883L 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26.3 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 29.1 in (739 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 | 89.1 in (2,263 mm) | 92.8 in (2,357 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60 in (1,524 mm) | 64.2 in (1,630 mm) | 4.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 26.3 in (668 mm) | 26.7 in (678 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in (112 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 Low dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 Low seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.3 in (668 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 Low have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60 in (1,524 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 Low a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 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 XL883L Sportster 883 Low compact or large?
The representative overall length is 89.1 in (2,263 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 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 XL883L Sportster 883 Low?
The main listed figures are overall length 89.1 in (2,263 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,524 mm), seat height 26.3 in (668 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.