Short person's bike?

**mozzee** · 29th November 2010, 17:02

Hi there, just realised it's been over a year since I've been on this site! Oops!!

Been riding a Honda VTR 250 for a couple years now...really looking to upgrade. Unfortunately, I'm only 5'2" and my current bike is probably the max height I could comfortably reach the ground on (even now I can't put both of my feet flat on the ground).

I prefer sports bikes...but wouldn't have a clue what bike's are suitable for a midget like me? Anyone out there have any advice??

**slofox** · 29th November 2010, 17:10

The 600 gixxer is pretty low for a sporty. But might still be too tall for 5'2"...go try them all on for size!

**ital916** · 29th November 2010, 17:25

Originally Posted by mozzee

Hi there, just realised it's been over a year since I've been on this site! Oops!!

Been riding a Honda VTR 250 for a couple years now...really looking to upgrade. Unfortunately, I'm only 5'2" and my current bike is probably the max height I could comfortably reach the ground on (even now I can't put both of my feet flat on the ground).

I prefer sports bikes...but wouldn't have a clue what bike's are suitable for a midget like me? Anyone out there have any advice??

My partner is 5'3" and rides a k7 gixxer 600 quite happily. Plus it comes down to leg length, she has short legs, you could be 5'2" with not so short legs.

**boman** · 29th November 2010, 17:32

Just looking into exactically this problem at the moment. My partner is 5'2" also. And have found the Suzuki Gladius, and the Yamaha XJ6n are a good fit. 785mm seat height. She sat on the Suzuki And was most comfortable. Feet almost flat. Lowering kit Availiable on E-Bay for the bike also. Hope this helps.

**robo555** · 29th November 2010, 18:22

Ducati Monster 696, 770mm, same height as the Yamaha Scorpio.

**hellokitty** · 29th November 2010, 20:02

Originally Posted by robo555

Ducati Monster 696, 770mm, save height as the Yamaha Scorpio.

Yes! I am 5'5" with short stubby legs and I was flat footed with a bent knee on the Ducati Monster

**trustme** · 30th November 2010, 06:01

Triumph Bonnieville A1. The mag wheel version is nice & low, handles nice & the motor is real smooth. Not a sports bike though.

**Mom** · 30th November 2010, 06:53

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Yes! I am 5'5" with short stubby legs and I was flat footed with a bent knee on the Ducati Monster

I went seat kicking a couple ofweeks ago. I am a shorty. I tried the Ducati Monster for size, I was barely tip toe on it. Then I had a try of the 600 Hornet, much better. It can also be lowered a little bit without major hassles.

I was a bit concerned when one of the shop guys suggested he could lower the Duc by softening up the suspension and increasing the damping? EH? No thanks.

So , for me I am looking at the Hornet when I change out the BB.

I am also looking at increasing the sole on my boots to give me just a tiny bit more height. I tried on a pair of these http://www.forthgear.co.uk/product/L..._Gore-Tex_5940
yesterday, fantastic. Another 2cms of height and no one can tell you have lifts

Pity about the price though

**bastardsquad** · 30th November 2010, 08:31

Try the Kawasaki ER6n , I'm 5'5 and can get my feet near flat on ground both sides. Plus it's relatively light too, another advantage for smaller ppl : )

**robo555** · 30th November 2010, 09:05

Originally Posted by Mom

I am a shorty. I tried the Ducati Monster for size, I was barely tip toe on it.

Was it the new Monster 696? I think it was the new plastic tank model that they lowered the seat height.

**Mom** · 30th November 2010, 09:26

Originally Posted by robo555

Was it the new Monster 696? I think it was the new plastic tank model that they lowered the seat height.

No it was an older one, the other thing that I did not like was the auto flick up side stand when you stood the bike up. I could not put it back down again, such was the tippy toeness of the thing

**Juzz976** · 30th November 2010, 10:14

I'm tip toe on my bike, doesn't bother me. Its a heavy bike too 230kg kurb weight I believe.

I wouldn't let seat height dictate which bike I choose to ride, would lower it only if I had to.

As long as you can hold bike upright with 1 foot flat sweet as, just don't go parking up silly places.

**skinman** · 30th November 2010, 11:56

Harley sporty, but hardly a sports bike

**fliplid** · 30th November 2010, 20:15

Originally Posted by trustme

Triumph Bonnieville A1. The mag wheel version is nice & low, handles nice & the motor is real smooth. Not a sports bike though.

Been playing on a Bonneville A1 this week- been a real hoot!

**Thani-B** · 2nd December 2010, 19:15

Originally Posted by bastardsquad

Try the Kawasaki ER6n , I'm 5'5 and can get my feet near flat on ground both sides. Plus it's relatively light too, another advantage for smaller ppl : )

I second this. I'm 5'2 or 5'3 and I love mine. I dont flat foot though.