Do my feet reach the ground?

**Mom** · 27th October 2010, 16:11

Curly question that us less than statuesque people have to consider when buying/riding a bike.

I am a certified short arse

and need a bike that fits. The lovely BB has been a wonderful bike until just recently, combine a newly reupholstered seat (very plush it is) and a set of new tryes and the seat height has risen to the point that I can barely touch the ground. Measured it at 780mm, the manual says 777mm, so that seat really has made the difference.

Anyway, talk has turned to changing her for something else and here is where I need help. I think I dont want to go any higher than 740mm seat height, though I will consider putting a secondary sole on my boots if I have to. I like an upright riding style, am not that keen on forward pegs, have never owned or ridden a cruiser, though I am not dismissing one. I dont want to go any less output than the Radian according to this site http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yam...adian_1986.php
she delivers up a HUGE

52 HP, though they also say the top speed is 125kph. On a recent closed road test I can confirm that she is capable of at least 145kph, so that horsepower may also be a bit light.

Whatever, I dont want to ride a small bike that is gutless, and I dont want to ride a big bike that has massive HP. I want a girls bike

So I am on the hunt. I am partial to a triple, but fear the feet on ground thing sadly. I would love buell

but I would probably only fit a Jap import one. I saw one at WMCC a year or two ago, cherry red, transparent tank, and tiny

I wonder what the seat height on that was/is?

I have no money

so the budget is not enormous. All this in mind, what do you guys think might fit the bill?

Thanks in advance, all stupid replies will be rewarded, provision of specs appreciated

Chur!

**BMWST?** · 27th October 2010, 16:14

Originally Posted by Mom

Curly question that us less than statuesque people have to consider when buying/riding a bike.

I am a certified short arse

and need a bike that fits. The lovely BB has been a wonderful bike until just recently, combine a newly reupholstered seat (very plush it is) and a set of new tryes and the seat height has risen to the point that I can barely touch the ground. Measured it at 780mm, the manual says 777mm, so that seat really has made the difference.

Anyway, talk has turned to changing her for something else and here is where I need help. I think I dont want to go any higher than 740mm seat height, though I will consider putting a secondary sole on my boots if I have to. I like an upright riding style, am not that keen on forward pegs, have never owned or ridden a cruiser, though I am not dismissing one. I dont want to go any less output than the Radian according to this site http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yam...adian_1986.php
she delivers up a HUGE

52 HP, though they also say the top speed is 125kph. On a recent closed road test I can confirm that she is capable of at least 145kph, so that horsepower may also be a bit light.

Whatever, I dont want to ride a small bike that is gutless, and I dont want to ride a big bike that has massive HP. I want a girls bike

So I am on the hunt. I am partial to a triple, but fear the feet on ground thing sadly. I would love buell

but I would probably only fit a Jap import one. I saw one at WMCC a year or two ago, cherry red, transparent tank, and tiny

I wonder what the seat height on that was/is?

I have no money

so the budget is not enormous. All this in mind, what do you guys think might fit the bill?

Thanks in advance, all stupid replies will be rewarded, provision of specs appreciated

Chur!

Suzuki GS 500,the Bald Eagle has just got one he may have link for specs

**Mom** · 27th October 2010, 16:18

I know that bikes can be lowered too, for example, how low a seat height can be achieved when you lower an SV650?

**Bikemad** · 27th October 2010, 16:24

give it another year or two and im sure platform shoes should be back in vogue and you could ride any bike you wanted

**Milts** · 27th October 2010, 16:26

I hear the ER6-N has a very low and narrow seat. It's also considered good value for money, and there are a few fairly cheap ones on Trademe at the moment. I'm considering one for my first larger bike partially for those reasons. Seat height is around 755mm.

70 odd horsepower, parallel twin (so nice around town), top speed around 220 km/h (so nice on the motorway), and apparently handles pretty well and is good fun to ride. That said, they only came out in about 2007 so you won't find an old one dirt cheap, you'd be looking at around $7000...

Reviews:
http://www.superbike.co.uk/tests/Kaw...ws_275134.html
http://www.moto123.com/motorcycle-re...y?artid=113048

**bogan** · 27th October 2010, 16:28

sounds like you need a honda bros! 57hp, and 770mm seat hieght, 3-4k for a good example these days.

**MSTRS:Me** · 27th October 2010, 16:33

Something you need to consider is the width of the seat as well. A higher, but narrower, seat may be no worse than what the Radian offers.
Did you ever sit on YT's EX500?

**EJK** · 27th October 2010, 16:39

Psst! Quckly, put the CB1300 on Trademe.

Sorted!

Thank me later. ;-)

**MIXONE** · 27th October 2010, 16:40

Ducati Monsters have a nice low seat.

**yungatart** · 27th October 2010, 16:56

The GS 1200 (retro style...2000? model) has a low seat height! My knees are bent with my feet flat on the ground on those things, and they are GORGEOUS!

Ducati Monsta and Honda Bros are also low, as others have mentioned (actually I know of a Duc 900 for sale)

Just remember, my lovely, that good things come in small packages!