Short arse? Get a smaller bike!

**MotoGirl** · 11th November 2007, 17:15

This is what I'm told all the time because my short 5'4" self struggles to ride a normal bike. What's really depressing is that I couldn't even ride the 50cc version of my RSV (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-126323912.htm) because the seat height is still 810mm

Specs of this bike here: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/aprilia_rs_50_2003.php

God this is depressing. Is there absolutely no hope?

**janno** · 11th November 2007, 17:22

I'm 5'6 but due to a pain in the arse illness I'm not physically strong at all. So when I was on my first "big bike", an SV650, it was top heavy enough that I kept dropping the damn thing.

I've now got a 650cc Honda Bros (do a google under honda bros or honda hawk) and they are a TINY bike with more than god's enough kick arse grunt for me (can happily go all day at 120-130 if that is your style). They are a grey import in NZ, and coming up to 15 - 20 years old, but I can't recommend them enough to those who are outsized by other bikes. Worth keeping an eye out for!

**klingon** · 11th November 2007, 17:40

Two suggestions:

1) Talk to Crashe about her Virago - she seems really happy with it.

2) I rode a Hyosung Aquila the other day as a loaner while my bike was being serviced. It was very low to the ground and felt feather-light as the weight was all low down. So very easy to ride and manoeuvre.

Good luck!

**jrandom** · 11th November 2007, 17:44

Admit defeat and get a cruiser, you big pussy.

Or HTFU and learn to balance the thing. What about all the fullas out there riding dirtbikes they can't even get tippy-toe down on?

For that matter, I can't touch the ground on my Trek with either foot without leaning it about 20 degrees to the side, or hopping off the seat. (Although, at 8kg, it is a bit lighter than your Italian monstrosity.)

**doc** · 11th November 2007, 17:44

Originally Posted by MotoGirl

This is what I'm told all the time because my short 5'4" self struggles to ride a normal bike. What's really depressing is that I couldn't even ride the 50cc version of my RSV (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-126323912.htm) because the seat height is still 810mm

Specs of this bike here: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/aprilia_rs_50_2003.php

God this is depressing. Is there absolutely no hope?

Sorry . Unless you get a sporty or a Lowrider. Only trying to help .

**janno** · 11th November 2007, 17:47

Just realised - you want a race bike huh? In that case my suggestion of something 20 years old is not going to do much for ya . . .

**Trudes** · 11th November 2007, 17:48

Yeah I saw a very low Hyobag today.
Feel your pain Motogirl, I feel it. I fell instantly in love with the Hornet and was quite discouraged with the tippytoe thing and was constantly asked "have you considered a Bandit", yes I had, but I just didn't like them like I liked the Hornet

, sometimes you just have to play the hand your dealt eh!

**jrandom** · 11th November 2007, 17:50

Nothing wrong with tall bikes, nothing at all. Just gotta keep moving.

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**Grahameeboy** · 11th November 2007, 17:52

Originally Posted by jrandom

Nothing wrong with tall bikes, nothing at all. Just gotta keep moving.

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So that's why you tell me when you are getting home so I can be ready with the paddock stands so you don't drop it....

**Grahameeboy** · 11th November 2007, 17:53

Originally Posted by jrandom

Admit defeat and get a cruiser, you big pussy.

Or HTFU and learn to balance the thing. What about all the fullas out there riding dirtbikes they can't even get tippy-toe down on?

For that matter, I can't touch the ground on my Trek with either foot without leaning it about 20 degrees to the side, or hopping off the seat. (Although, at 8kg, it is a bit lighter than your Italian monstrosity.)

When he bothers to ride it that is...mind you he may have grown since he last rode it!!

**jrandom** · 11th November 2007, 17:56

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

When he bothers to ride it that is...mind you he may have grown since he last rode it!!

I keep telling you not to leave the doughnuts out.

**MotoGirl** · 11th November 2007, 17:57

Originally Posted by jrandom

Admit defeat and get a cruiser, you big pussy.

Or HTFU and learn to balance the thing.

yeah I have to harden up aye! I'm just raising the point that even the little bikes aren't any shorter so it's

to anyone that tells a shorty pants to get a smaller bike

**Grahameeboy** · 11th November 2007, 18:01

Originally Posted by jrandom

I keep telling you not to leave the doughnuts out.

Well Dan has been in his room all day.....fancy a ride later?....then "I think I will go out on my pedal bike and do Albany Hill".......so feeling neglected I go for a ride for a few hours....get back............he is still in bed...........doughnuts are well safe...........in my TUMMY...