Women - the ongoing saga of finding a bike to fit.

[janno]

Actually I don't believe it's all in the mind when you are starting out. I believe it's in increased skill and experience. There is a huge difference between the two.

No matter how confident any smallish person is, I do not believe many women out there could jump on a 245kg sportsbike or sport tourer when they are learning, and even in the intermediate stage, and not do some serious damage to themselves and the bike, just through lack of road smarts and handling skills. However, yes there will always be exceptions to that generalisation, and I envy them!

I think the right bike for the right stage of your motorcycling career makes all the difference in hooking someone in to the biking bug for life.

[Okey Dokey]

With determination a woman can master any bike.

But it's probably wiser to learn incrementally, matching a more challenging bike to a rider with experience and confidence to match. Not always possible depending on finances.

Great write up of finding your mojo on a bike that suits you. Good Luck on the lotto!

[Goblin]

No matter how confident any smallish person is, I do not believe many women out there could jump on a 245kg sportsbike or sport tourer when they are learning, and even in the intermediate stage, and not do some serious damage to themselves and the bike, just through lack of road smarts and handling skills. However, yes there will always be exceptions to that generalisation, and I envy them!

I think the right bike for the right stage of your motorcycling career makes all the difference in hooking someone in to the biking bug for life.

The sad thing is, most women have talked themselves out of it before they even try.
There are small guys who ride big bikes really bloody well. Why does it have to be different for women? Telling women they have to learn on a small bike where both feet have to be flat on the ground is limiting them. Tell them they can actually handle something bigger and you open up more options.

I'm really pleased for you riding a GSXR and the RS. Must have been a great day for ya. I admire your strength and courage for doing it.

[Ocean1]

Y'know, this'd be way more fun with jelly.

And pic's.

[EXDUNK]

I dove straight into the deep end and pre-ordered a Kawasaki ZX6R before getting my full licence and only had experience (apart from farm bikes & quads) on a performance scooter. I'm 5'10" though and the 636 was a perfect fit. Getting used to the weight and riding position was the issue but that only made me concentrate 100% of the time I spent riding it. Sold it for car (but don't hold that against me.

Would I buy another sportsbike of same size & cc rating? Possibly but I'm now keen to go Monster for riding position.

[janno]

Y'know, this'd be way more fun with jelly.

And pic's.

Get back in the kitchen, bitch

And stop making me laugh. That's illegal. . .

[magicfairy]

And the lower seat was just right for me at a snip under 5ft7. ..
So for those of you who have been frustrated in the past with bike sizes, there are plenty of options out there if you work hard at your skills and get the right bike as an intermediate, confidence and skills building step. You won't be stuck on tiny bikes forever, just get out there, get your miles up and don't forget to keep asking questions and learning when you come across someone who's style of riding you trust.

I dream of being 5ft 7, or even 5ft 2.
At 5ft only, there are very few bikes I can even get the balls of my feet down on the ground with.
I need a seat height of 700mm just to do that.

[Ocean1]

Get back in the kitchen, bitch

Yas'm, right away Ma'am.




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