Best bike for a shorty?

**crs_is** · 29th January 2008, 12:53

Hey people.

Well im looking at getting a road bike.

i have riden in the past but only dirt, so now wanna go road..

My problem is.. im a short guy..

i stand only about 4'10 and they problem is finding a bike that is low enough so i can put both feet on the ground and also fairly light.

i know you can modify the seats so the thighs dont stick out much and mayb get a lowering kit.

but what bike should i be looking at in the 250cc class and under cruiser style.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

**Number One** · 29th January 2008, 12:57

Re cruisers int he 250 class just don't look at a yellow rebel...great wee bikes but even short people look a bit ghey on them.

What about those Hyosung cruizers? They look quite neat.

Other than that sorry I can't any help - I a shorty tooo but into sport bikes.

**Taz** · 29th January 2008, 13:00

Yamaha Virago 250.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-138131584.htm

**crs_is** · 29th January 2008, 13:03

Yea i thought about them. i guess ill have to go have a sit on one those hyosung's..

NAh not keen on those yellow rebels.. thanks anyway !!

just want a cruiser to ride with the old man.. he just got one of the new
M109r's.

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th January 2008, 13:03

One of the friendliest, short people cruisers is the Kawasaki EL250. Seat height is only about 680mm.

**Pwalo** · 29th January 2008, 13:07

If you've been riding dirt bikes you could try a Suzuki GN250 or a Yamaha SR250.

They're both cheap to run, dead simple to work on/maintain, cheap, and would feel similar to what you've been riding.

I'm afraid people don't think they're very exciting, but they are ideal for starting out.

**jafar** · 29th January 2008, 13:23

Virago 250
Intruder 250
GV 250

Question is how much do you want to spend ?

**crs_is** · 29th January 2008, 13:27

Prob looking at about 6 grand max mayb stretch more if i sell the old mans car

.. i mean he dont need it now right ??

yea i like the look of the intruders

**jafar** · 29th January 2008, 14:16

Originally Posted by crs_is

Prob looking at about 6 grand max mayb stretch more if i sell the old mans car

.. i mean he dont need it now right ??

yea i like the look of the intruders

Sell the old mans 109 & you can get a few 250's

**crashe** · 29th January 2008, 14:43

In my honest opinion.... go for the Virago 250.

Reasons are.

Honda Rebel, the air boxes are in the way of your legs reaching the ground.
Kawasaki EL250 could be a tad tall for your height.
The Hyosung GV250 has a very wide seat......
GN250, heck I cant even reach the ground on them.

Suzuki Intruder 250 is also single cylinder and is ok to reach the ground.
The Virago is low and also has a narrow seat.

Scorpygirl is shorter than me and can handle the Virago really well.
Oscarthecat is also shorter than me as well and rode a Virago 250.
I am only 4 ft 12 inches tall and I ride a Virago 250.

I have ridden a SRX250 for a few days and found that yes I can reach the ground good with one foot but tippy toe on 2 feet.
I have also ridden a 1981 Virago 750 and again the same situation.
(the 1981 Virago 750 is more of a tourer than cruiser style bike - they changed the style over over the years.)

So what it comes down to is not only the length of your legs but also the width/size of your thighs for you to be able to reach the ground. Also the width of the seat on the bike.

Since you have ridden dirt bikes in the past then you would be used to stretching out with one foot to reach the ground.

But, what is a good idea is to go around different bike shops and try them ALL out for size.

Good luck in finding the right bike for you.

**crashe** · 29th January 2008, 14:46

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Yamaha Virago 250.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-138131584.htm

That is a blardy good buy at that price.........

**Maha** · 29th January 2008, 14:57

Originally Posted by crs_is

Yea i thought about them. i guess ill have to go have a sit on one those hyosung's..

NAh not keen on those yellow rebels.. thanks anyway !!

just want a cruiser to ride with the old man.. he just got one of the new
M109r's.

Something like this?......http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1400764
Ok, its 400cc but at least i will keep up with the 109 unlike a 250 cruiser...

**jafar** · 29th January 2008, 15:08

Originally Posted by maha man

Something like this?......http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1400764
Ok, its 400cc but at least i will keep up with the 109 unlike a 250 cruiser...

A VFR will be too tall for someone 4'10".