I’m also an owner. The Best Bikes for Smaller Riders (and Budgets): 2019 Edition! Why would anyone when there are so many people that put less than 1,000 miles on before realizing they only thought they were a biker? When riding in poor visibility you are more likely to be closer to other vehicles as you’re ability to see will restrict your speed…. I am 173 cm (5’8 in) tall and having a hard time finding a comfortable bike that is at least 600cc. Read about the updates for the 2019 Honda CB500X, Read our first look review of the 2019 Honda CB650R. Real good performance, reliability, low seat, style, price. It made me nervous in difficult parking situations so I sold it and got the GT. I have the Ducati Diavel which I got as a near compromise but the weight and cruiser length are still an issue. I totally enjoy everything about this bike from it’s 350 lb. Suzuki TU250X$4,64930.3-inch seat326 lbs. At a lowly 1.75m (5’9) and weighing in at 70kg I find it hard to find a bike that is both light enough for a 70 year old to wheel out of the garage and low enough for my feet to touch the ground and am a bit limited for choices. Suzuki Boulevard C50T$9,49927.6-inch seat644 lbs. I have long ago realized that the manufacturers were not interested in the short riders unless you were super talented then they crammed your pockets full of money as a FACTORY RIDER. Seat heights over 31.5 inches are not “low” bikes. $4,000. Yes (dry, 600cc), Read our first ride review of the 2019 Can-Am Ryker, CSC RX3 Adventure$5,39531.9-inch seat450 lbs. Not me. Read our first look review of the 2019 Honda CBR650R. I’m 5″, 115 lbs, have had mine for 3 years and love it. So toss out virtually every adventure bike, and a lot of sport touring bikes. Kawasaki KLX250$5,34935.0-inch seat (squishes way down under rider’s weight)304 lbs. I’m almost 77 and ride a Goldwing 1800 and doing just fine despite my 29 inch inseam. Kawasaki Versys 650starting at $8,29933.1-inch seat478 lbs. I would reply “that’s easy to answer” I lived in a small flat town with 30 mph speed limits so I drove the moped around that area averaging over 100 mpg, I was 7.5 miles from my work with a couple of hills so I drove the 125 all week to work and back on 1 gallon of gas since it got 90 mpg, the 900 I drove on weekends on county rides and usually averaged 45 mpg. Hopefully someday manufacturers will realize the sizable demographic of short riders who something besides cruisers! Iâve owned many big/tall/heavy bikes. Thanks. Suzuki SV650X$8,39931.1-inch seat432 lbs. Royal Enfield Continental GT$5,99931.1-inch seat461 lbs. Kawasaki W800 Cafe$9,79931.1-inch seat489.5 lbs. My rule of thumb for reviews: If there is a direct link to buy the item, read a different review. I have an older one with near 50,000 miles and it is excellent for my short legged wife and I. Not everybody wants to ride a cruiser. William most likely doesnât. Why was it left out? A Man on a VanVan Without a Plan…read the story! The controls and handlebars are out of reach as well. I have dropped every bike I have owned due to not being able to touch the floor, I have over the years rode bikes where I can only touch with the tips of toes on one side, but the other issue with cruisers is that they put the controls to far out in front, so you can touch the floor but not the controls. Personally having been in the car business for decades and understanding depreciation, I have not bought a brand new bike since my BMW, and I certainly never will again (although I certainly do wish that I had kept that one). I am sorry to learn that Honda is no longer offering the Silverwing. I’m close to 68 and have riding for 52 years starting out on a Honda sport 50 and maxing out on 800 lb. I also have a Honda CB500F. Harley Davidson Low Rider – 26.2 Read our first look review of the 2019 Kawasaki W800 Cafe. The Diavel is a super fun machine but I have now dropped me and the machine 3 times. ð. You will like the Moto Guzzi V7III. ã ®ã»ãã¬ã³ã㣮ãªã©ã®ååæ å ±ãã³ã¼ãã¼é¢é£æ å ±ãã³ã¼ãã¼ãªãªã´ç³ã«é¢ããç ç©¶éçºã伿¥æ å ±ãªã©ããç´¹ä»ãã¾ãã (dry), Harley-Davidson Iron 883 / 1200starting at $8,99925.7-inch seat545 lbs. That's because it's really a 2009 Suzuki TU250X, made in Japan. $3,000. Its no sport bike for sure, but I have a ton of fun on it. If the two are mutually exclusive then so be it. Put on a 16 front sprocket and still have a hard staying out of the way of traffics. ONE WHEEL PINT BARLY USED NOT XR & ACCESSORIES!! Iâm a little late to the party, because Iâm shopping for a 18-19 now. Yes, I am a rabid Harley Fan. ... Suzuki TU250X Motorcycle $3,800 (fca > Kalispell) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Great bike to ride, but always wear my thickest socks and boots when riding it, and still feel nervous when I have to stop. NO. Honda CBR300R$4,69930.7-inch seat357 lbs. Yes I am a “medium” sized rider – 5’7″, but 29″ inseam. Why manufacturers donât give riders the âlowâ option like Triumph do on the on the 800 is beyond me. BMW F 750 GS$10,39532.1-inch seat w/ optional 31.1-inch seat or 30.3-inch seat493 lbs. Started small and also borrowed my best friend’s bikes (he always had the best bikes & cars). I need a seat height below 700 mm or 27″, which leaves nothing but cruiser. I started riding at age 37 on my son’s Bridgestone 90. Great combination of classic looks, modern technology, and user friendly maintenance. It would have a windscreen and lowers to protect the legs. It is a blast to ride, powerful enough to satisfy me, hold my own on expressways and comfortable for long trips. With a lowering kit, and Sargeant low seat, I had no problem riding this bike. Motorcycle and scooter manufacturer’s would make a lot more money if they offered more bikes with a lower seat height and less reach for controls. Kawasaki Vulcan 900starting at $7,99926.8-inch seat617 lbs. When I retired from teaching I started riding again with a 250 honda scooter and then moved to NH and switched to a Honda Silver Wing. 1975 HONDA CB200T (73 original miles!!!!! $4,900. Prior to the Slim, I had an ’03 Sportster Hugger (the “low” model). Honda CBR500R$6,69930.9-inch seat419 lbs. favorite this post Jan 28 triumph chopper cafe racer chopper cruiser dirtbike dual-sport ... 2002 Kawasaki KLX 110 w/ Timbersled kit $1,900 (mso > Hamilton) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. â¦.and the lowest of ANY motorcycle out there…â¦. I did have about 25 years where I did not ride and then I got back into it. You don’t have to be the stereotype. ………….Oh wait! Read our first ride review of the 2018 BMW G 310 R, Read “Monkey Butt 500” about riding 500 miles in one dayon a BMW G 310 R, Honda Rebel 300 and Yamaha XT250. It doesn’t work, it’s not comfortable, I can’t put a foot down if the ground is slanted. 1. Come on manufacturers think of us short riders, and make something other than a cruiser. Triumph 250 Tiger Cub. $4,900. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. (FXS ZF3.6 Modular), Check out Rider’s Guide to New/Updated Street Motorcycles for 2019. I wish someone would come out with a 700-1000cc bike that weighs under 500 lbs and has shaft drive and cruise control with of course a low seat height and a comfortable ride. Harley Davidson Heritage – 26.3 cafe racer chopper cruiser dirtbike dual-sport ... Suzuki TU250X Motorcycle $3,800 (fca > Kalispell) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. So maybe some functional sanity is returning – lower seat heights, lighter weights, engines under about 1100ccs, with rider position adjustments – all on a bike that can be screamingly fast, with ample power. Cars have been fitting them for years but motorcycles costing as much a car these days don’t have them. Iâve been riding for 30 years and the Honda monkey is the most fun Iâve had on a bike since I was a kid on my ct70. I found a Kymco Spade at an insurance auction. Don’t knock big scooters until you try one – you just might be surprised. Read our comparison test of the Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650. Needs more ground clearance, but I have found that fitting taller tires and putting suspension to highest setting makes a very nice improvement. Read our review of the 2017 Honda CRF250L Rally, Watch our video review of the 2019 Honda Monkey. To make a long story short one should realize that any size bike is fun to ride, especially under the right driving conditions. My first bike, at 16, was a Hodaka Ace 90, and I wanted my last bike to have the Same easy to live with character, especially important was easy on and off and easy to pick. super useful article, thank you! I’ve cut down the seat padding and am looking for a shorter shock to lower the bike another inch. In 1981 I purchased a new Honda gl500 Interstate. The Honda CTX 700 I purchased later had a 28″ seat but chain drive and what felt like a hard tail. Hey josh. Read our road test review of the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S750, Read our first ride review of the 2017 Suzuki SV650. I wouldnât have it as my only bike but she sure is a blast. I haven’t regretted the purchase for a single second. I donât need or want a 1250 engine, 700 or 800cc would be great to haul the weight of me, my gear and the accoutrements that come with a bike of this type. 2019 Suzuki TU250X. I stand 5â8â and have a 29â inseam. Scooters may have high seats (I’m 5’9″ with a 29″ inseam) but the cut away between the seat and the front of the scooter makes it easy to get on and off. Read “Monkey Butt 500” about riding 500 miles in one on a Yamaha XT250, BMW G 310 R and Honda Rebel 300. Read our road test review of the 2018 Honda NC750X. I moved to one from heavier BMWs as my riding preferences have changed and thoroughly enjoy it. Kawasaki Ninja 650$7,39931.1-inch seat426 lbs. I am going to have to agree with you! We also have a top notch dealer in SW Ohio, Cadre Cycle in Cincinnati. Don’t believe or fall into the media and rider stereotype bull about Harley Riders, owners and the brand. ), New 2020 Bashan Enforcer 250 DOT APPROVED Enduro Motorcycle *F/S. Honda NC750X$7,999 (2018 model, 2019 pricing TBD)32.7-inch seat478 lbs. Would it be stating the obvious to say that it is next to impossible for me to find anything other than a cruiser to feel “secure” with. At almost 50 years old, never having ridden a motorcycle (only a scooter), I get the urge to get a motorbike. 4 foot fifteen and a half all up. Honda Super Cub C125$3,59930.7-inch seat240 lbs. аÑеÑÑÑÑовано 5242 лабоÑаÑоÑно пÑдÑвеÑÐ´Ð¶ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð²Ð¸Ð¿Ð°Ð´ÐºÐ¸ covid-19. Good to know I am not alone. I have a Honda ST1300, which is listed as having a 31″ which is listed as having a seat height as low as 30.5″ (adjustable). Yamaha YZF-R3$4,99930.7-inch seat368 lbs. Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) Jamie Lee Curtis offers support on 22nd sober anniversary; Oprah Winfrey welcoming Ciara and Jennifer Garner to WW event Weight, no shift CVT transmission, rear foot brake, trunk storage capacity, low seat height, stretched feet forward riding position, ease of maintenance, 70 mpg, 75 mph top speed with the capability to cruise under stressed at 65-70 as others and articles have reported although I try to stay off interstates and opt for parallel 50 -55 mph back road rides up to 200 miles. For more details, you can read our review, which includes comprehensive specs, or click on the bikeâs name to be taken directly to the manufacturerâs page. How did the G 310 GS stack up against the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 and Royal Enfield Himalayan? And by the way, fellow short riders, there are plenty of them out there now for under $12k. If I could have a BMW R 1250 or a Goldwing with those specifications Iâd be a happy camper (well, a happy motelâer anyway). 29â inseam and can flat foot it, senior rider appreciating the relatively light weight of this bike. Very comfortable, Lots of storage, and ample wind screen, etc. (dry), Check out our first look review of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200, Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom$10,99926.6-inch seat562 lbs. (dry), Ducati Monster 797+$9,29531.7-inch seat386 lbs. Each section in heavy gauge stabled vinyl, all parts present and accounted for and each section clearly marked for its intended purpose. When possible weâve included a link to our review, making it easy for you to get a real ride evaluation. Let’s be honest, listing any bike with more than a 29 inch seat can not be accurately presented as suitable for the short rider and yet many of the bikes listed in the article were well over that figure. We held onto our XSR700 for a long-term review; read it here. Manufacturers respond to a market – and this suggests younger taller riders, and ones who will put up with instability in a resting bike, heavy, high center of gravity weights, and large cc engines. I am now 95 and riding my thirteenth motorcycle, a Honda Silverwing Scooter, and it is the perfect motorcycle for balance, wind protection, and all around comfort. Aprilia Shiver 900$9,39932.0-inch seat480 lbs. I’m 6’1″, 230 pounds, with a 31″ inseam. Find out in our comparison test. I would consider myself a small rider, I’m 150lbs and have been looking for a lighter bike +-400lbs. Snarky. Read our road test review of the 2019 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. It can easily reach 70 mph. Read our road test review of the Indian Scout Sixty. Although it does not have the lean angle I desire, my H-D Softail Slim has been like a godsend to me. Iâm 5,7 but have an inseam of 28â and one of those is of absolutely no use to me without spending money on a lowering kit. Sure, if I’m at a flat dealership, but the real world has roads with angles. Kawi 650 Vulcan should definitely be on this list. C’mon manufacturers, many of us want to ride long distances without giving up the comfort of a large touring bike. Few local results found. favorite this post Jan 28 triumph chopper ... New 2019 Kawasaki W800 Cafe NADA Sale W/ Cafe Elimination! I had a Suzuki DR650 which I bought used and had to have the previous owner deliver it to me, as I could not touch the ground. $7,912 ... Suzuki TU250X Motorcycle $3,800 (fca > Kalispell) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Suzuki DR-Z400S$6,74936.8-inch seat (its soft springs compress under a rider’s weight)317 lbs. Read our 2019 Honda Super Cub C125 first ride review. Yes Find out in our comparison test. (Hats off to Kawasaki for some interesting new cruiser/sport look hybrids! ) And, taking into consideration inflation and cost of ownership, contemporary bikes are cheaper too. Last Fall, I once again purchased a used 1982 Honda gl500 Interstate and spent the Winter tearing it down and making it reliable again. New 2019 Kawasaki W800 Cafe NADA Sale W/ Cafe Elimination! Off-Road. Yamaha Boltstarting at $7,99927.2-inch seat542 lbs. It’s funny but like a lot of others I thought that the Helix was just plain ugly but eventually it just overwhelmes you into believing it is just a pure beautiful historic scooter that was way ahead of it’s time. I know this an old comment, but not so fast John… I’m 5’3″ with a 25.5″ inseam–long torso, short legs. This is how it’s always been. Ducati Scrambler Café Racer$11,99531.7-inch seat432 lbs. Here are some from nearby areas. Believe it or not , the Kaw feels lighter than the Guzzi and both get great gas mileage. Excuse me if I don’t shed a tear for the problems you kids with 27-28 inch inseams are having. I used to ride cruisers but they are too heavy and are not as much fun as lighter motorcycles. very informative article..thanks for sharing, keep it up. No. (dry). Never again. How did the Versys-X 300 stack up against the BMW G 310 GS and Royal Enfield Himalayan? $7,912 (Great Falls, MT) ... Suzuki TU250X Motorcycle $3,800 (fca > Kalispell) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Correction: adjustable pegs (with gear changer level and rear break pedal). Favorite Rides & Destinations Digital Edition, Adventure & Dual-Sport Motorcycle Reviews, ‘s 2019 Guide to New/Updated Street Motorcycles, ‘s 2020 Guide to New/Updated Street Motorcycles, Read “Monkey Butt 500” about riding 500 miles in one day, Suzuki Releases Teaser Video Ahead of February 5 Reveal, 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 | Tour Test Review. Seem to be the stereotype blast to ride, especially under the right shocks even bigger guys can enjoy little... 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