Bikes suitable for very small people?

[ned0r]

I now have a full licence, and I'm wanting to get a bigger bike. It would be nice however to get one that my partner could ride too (she's currently on a learners licence).

She's less than 60Kg, and 158cm tall (5'2") which means we need something with a reasonably low and/or narrow seat.

I've had a look around, and things like the Honda Hornet 600 and the new Triumph Street Triple are things she can fit on, but the latter is pushing the price out a bit much :-)

Ideally I'd like to find something suitable for less than $10,000

[nodrog]

Kawasaki Er6-n

[klyong82]

A 2002 SV650 with a 1 inch lowering kit should do the trick. If not the ER-6n as nodrog said.

[megageoff76]

How about a Harley 883 Sportster?

[SDU]

Bikes can be lowered & she's tall enough to ride a lot off models but wouldn't get her on to a too big of a bike until she has a lots of confidence and gained a bit of experience.
It's whats comfy for both of yas
but what about a monster

http://justmotorcycles.motorcycletrader.co.nz/ItemDetail.aspx?N=0&Ns=P_Price%7c1&No=0&item=11272&ResultsPerPage=100&sid=116E3D762C8E

I'm shorter than her & about her size give / take & ride one of these:

http://justmotorcycles.motorcycletrader.co.nz/ItemDetail.aspx?N=0&Ns=P_Price%7c1&No=0&item=13638&ResultsPerPage=100&sid=116E3D762C8E

[scracha]

Ideally I'd like to find something suitable for less than $10,000

748r....excellent learner bike

[Meekey_Mouse]

I'm 161cms and have sat on LOTS of different bikes. The ER6n is actually deceiving... It is taller then it looks.

The best bike I have ever sat on and ridden is the 06/07 Suzuki GSXRs... They have narrow seats and the seat height isn't much different to my RG150! I'm very close to flat footing them... Stock :love:

Picking mine up on Saturday :banana:

[Pussy]

I'm 161cms and have sat on LOTS of different bikes. The ER6n is actually deceiving... It is taller then it looks.

The best bike I have ever sat on and ridden is the 06/07 Suzuki GSXRs... They have narrow seats and the seat height isn't much different to my RG150! I'm very close to flat footing them... Stock :love:

Picking mine up on Saturday :banana:

That was going to be my suggestion, too. The K6-K7 GSX-R750 weighs less than a SV650, has a lower seat height, the bars are closer etc etc. And yet they will quite easily accomodate a 6ft rider (me, for instance)

[Rogue]

My wife is about the same hight and weight. She seems to be able to ride most bikes but has a bit of trouble with some off road bikes and heavy road/sports bikes

I think the SV650 would be a great choice :2thumbsup

However a pit bike is the best bike for very small people :rolleyes:

[Meekey_Mouse]

My wife is about the same hight and weight. She seems to be able to ride most bikes but has a bit of trouble with some off road bikes and heavy road/sports bikes

I think the SV650 would be a great choice :2thumbsup

However a pit bike is the best bike for very small people :rolleyes:

Depending upon what year SV... I have found some of them to be rather tall! I think it's cause the seats are quite wide.


That was going to be my suggestion, too. The K6-K7 GSX-R750 weighs less than a SV650, has a lower seat height, the bars are closer etc etc. And yet they will quite easily accomodate a 6ft rider (me, for instance)

The 750 is only 2Kg heavier... No physical size difference :D

[Pwalo]

I'm 161cms and have sat on LOTS of different bikes. The ER6n is actually deceiving... It is taller then it looks.

The best bike I have ever sat on and ridden is the 06/07 Suzuki GSXRs... They have narrow seats and the seat height isn't much different to my RG150! I'm very close to flat footing them... Stock :love:

Picking mine up on Saturday :banana:

Yep, I concur. The K7 600 feels a lot lower than my K6 650. If I had the readies I'd have one in a heartbeat. Not too sure that it would be a good bike to learn on though.

Can the afore said lady fit on your VTR?

[ned0r]

Yeah, she rides the VTR 250 fine :-)

[Manxman]

What about one of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Pocket-pit-bikes/auction-151900457.htm
or these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Pocket-pit-bikes/auction-150048705.htm
:rolleyes:

[McJim]

Ducati Monster is pretty tiny - I tried one and it was too small for me. got cramp in my knees.

[carver]

Kawasaki Er6-n

great bikes..my choice

[PrincessBandit]

My wife is about the same hight and weight. She seems to be able to ride most bikes but has a bit of trouble with some off road bikes and heavy road/sports bikes

I think the SV650 would be a great choice :2thumbsup

However a pit bike is the best bike for very small people :rolleyes:

I sat on one of those when looking for my bike and found it way too tall, and the seat wasn't able to be lowered. One of the reasons I went for the 650 Bandit. pm me if you want to ask any other questions of me directly. All the best, have fun looking.

[Pussy]

I sat on one of those when looking for my bike and found it way too tall, and the seat wasn't able to be lowered. One of the reasons I went for the 650 Bandit. pm me if you want to ask any other questions of me directly. All the best, have fun looking.

We had a lower seat on Gassit Girl's K5 SV650S, and it was still higher than the seat on her K6 GSX-R750. She finds her 750 easier to handle

[Insanity_rules]

I now have a full licence, and I'm wanting to get a bigger bike. It would be nice however to get one that my partner could ride too (she's currently on a learners licence).

She's less than 60Kg, and 158cm tall (5'2") which means we need something with a reasonably low and/or narrow seat.

I've had a look around, and things like the Honda Hornet 600 and the new Triumph Street Triple are things she can fit on, but the latter is pushing the price out a bit much :-)

Ideally I'd like to find something suitable for less than $10,000

If ya like that look of bike, why not look at a Cagiva raptor 650? Low seat, naked, quick (suzuki sv engine) and sexier than a Kera Knightly- Rachel Weis sandwich! I'm looking at a purchase soon and like these as the seat height is great for us midgets.

Take a look http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-151059431.htm

[FJRider]

Do the rounds of the dealers...and see what fits & you/she likes.