The Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer motorcycle dimensions for 1977-1978 is length 87 in (2,210 mm), width 35 in (889 mm), height 40 in (1,016 mm), wheelbase 58 in (1,473 mm), and the ground clearance is 7 in (178 mm).
Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer dimensions at a glance
Specification differences by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
66.7% 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 in (737 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.1 sq ft (1.96 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer dimensions FAQ
Does the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58 in (1,473 mm), which is mid-range by general motorcycle standards. The wheelbase is about 66.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer have?
The representative ground clearance is 7 in (178 mm), which is fairly generous by general motorcycle standards.
Is the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87 in (2,210 mm), making the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer fairly long for a motorcycle. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.1 sq ft (1.96 m²).
What do the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35 in (889 mm) and representative height is 40 in (1,016 mm). There is not enough comparable category data to make a reliable relative-size claim from those figures alone.
Did the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer?
The main listed figures are overall length 87 in (2,210 mm), wheelbase 58 in (1,473 mm), and ground clearance 7 in (178 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.