"Small Harley"?

**jscottbowman** · 15th November 2011, 08:40

Hi, my wife is interested in learning to ride, and if it works out would like to get a Harley.
But she's only 5'2" and wonders if theres any bikes in the Harley range that she'll be able to get her feet down on.

Any recommendations out there?

Cheers
Scott

**kiwifruit** · 15th November 2011, 08:44

I can't think of one she wouldn't be able to get both feet down on. They all have low seats

**Latte** · 15th November 2011, 08:51

883 SuperLow would be the smallest? (but KF is right, they all have low seats).

**MadDuck** · 15th November 2011, 09:23

I am 5'2" on tip toes

I have an XL1200L Sportster and am flat foot but they are heavy beasts (253kg) and I sometimes get caught in gravel carparks etc and need a shove to get out

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th November 2011, 09:34

883 Iron?

Plus there are some secondhand 883 "Hugger"s on TM. theyve got a 26 inch seat height...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 15th November 2011, 10:40

Originally Posted by jscottbowman

Hi, my wife is interested in learning to ride, and if it works out would like to get a Harley.
But she's only 5'2" and wonders if theres any bikes in the Harley range that she'll be able to get her feet down on.

Any recommendations out there?

Cheers
Scott

We've got plenty of bikes here that'll fit her nicely Scott. Come on in and sit her on a few!

Pete

Wellington Motorcycles

**buellbabe** · 15th November 2011, 10:50

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

I can't think of one she wouldn't be able to get both feet down on. They all have low seats

Exactamondo...what he said.

I'm only 5'3" and a coupla weekends ago I was at Road&Sport demo-riding the brand new HD range.

Took out a Custom Sporty followed by the Dyna Switchback (a tourer with running boards) then the Dyna Wideglide (hmmmmmm) followed by the Fatbob.

On every model I could sit with my feet flat on the ground...thats something I haven't experienced in 11 years of riding Buells and I loved it!

It was a great day and I only scraped once...on the Wideglide... LOL.

An 883 Hugger would be an excellent bike for her to start on...so long as she has a healthy hoon streak and doesn't mind scraping the pipes.I had one back in my 20's and the pipes got a caning... oops!

All good fun

**sleemanj** · 15th November 2011, 12:35

Originally Posted by jscottbowman

Hi, my wife is interested in learning to ride, and if it works out would like to get a Harley.
But she's only 5'2" and wonders if theres any bikes in the Harley range that she'll be able to get her feet down on.

Any recommendations out there?

Cheers
Scott

If she's learning to ride, well I don't think you're going to find any sub-250 Harleys.

There are plenty of small cruisers on the market from all players if she can put aside her Harley dream for now...

Yamaha Virago
Honda Magna, Rebel
Suzuki Marauder, Intruder
Kawasaki VN250
Hyosung GV250
Lifan LF250
Keeway Cruiser

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th November 2011, 12:57

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...item19cabb0ea7

Heres a Harley 350 for sale. Not road registered though.

**blackdog** · 15th November 2011, 13:10

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...item19cabb0ea7

Heres a Harley 350 for sale. Not road registered though.

Pretty sure there was a 250 Aermacchi on tardme recently too. Can't be arsed searching now though.

**Maha** · 15th November 2011, 13:51

Originally Posted by sleemanj

If she's learning to ride, well I don't think you're going to find any sub-250 Harleys.

There are plenty of small cruisers on the market from all players if she can put aside her Harley dream for now...

Yamaha Virago
Honda Magna, Rebel
Suzuki Marauder, Intruder
Kawasaki VN250
Hyosung GV250
Lifan LF250
Keeway Cruiser

Seems some missed that crucial point...out of that lot, theres a rather meke as VN on TM...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-414891040.htm

The Honda is a different looking bike...always looks better/bigger than the other jap 250 crusiers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-413878553.htm

**Crasherfromwayback** · 15th November 2011, 13:55

Originally Posted by Maha

Seems some missed that crucial point...out of that lot, theres a rather meke as VN on TM...

I certainly didn't. But before too long, you'll more than likely be able to ride an XL883 as a first bike, and I'd have no problem with that.

**jscottbowman** · 15th November 2011, 13:58

Thanks all for your helpful and quick replies!
And Pete, I'm sure we'll be popping down to check things out.

I am surprised there seems to be such a suitable range available. I had asked the question as whilst she likes my bike (Fatboy) she has always been intimdated by its size, and didnt really dare trying to sit on it to get her feet down in case she couldnt handle the weight of the bike...

But I realise she'd have to progress to a Harley anyway...

Anyone care to give me a quick summary of legalities here in NZ ( I passed my bike test years ago in UK and only had to do the multichoice questionaire when we migrated to NZ.)
My wife (Tracey) has held a car licence for 20+ years, if that makes any difference, but has never ridden a motorbike.

Thanks all again
Cheers
Scott