motorcycles for short people

bicycle_ben · 07-06-2007, 10:11 AM

so my friend Ashley is looking for a sport bike of some flavor and has run into a problem. shes too short! shes 5'1" so she really is short.

any particular bikes that fit short people better? what does it cost/whats involved to get a bike shortened up?

R-Steve-R · 07-06-2007, 10:12 AM

gsxr 600 and 250 ninja plus you can havebikes lowered for our short friends

DiveR-1 · 07-06-2007, 10:33 AM

She looking for anything in particular? Newer? Older?

bicycle_ben · 07-06-2007, 10:36 AM

well she said she doesnt like cruisers but other than that she seems fairly open to makes and models.

rowlex · 07-06-2007, 11:27 AM

pocket bike? :D

flailer · 07-06-2007, 11:32 AM

buying the right bike for you:
http://newbierider.com/BuyingBikes.htm

Yamaha Virago 250 - best of the best "bikes for shorties"?? Look at the seat height of some of these ~
http://newbierider.com/BeginnerBikes.htm

best beginner ??
http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.c...ycle-reviews-0

review of several best beginner bikes (includes the Ninja 250 on page 2):
http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.c...ycle-reviews-0

http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/Machi...erspective.asp

wordsareforplay · 07-06-2007, 11:40 AM

Ninja 250 is the lowest of the sportbikes I believe. Plus it's lightweight and doesn't have a buttload of centrifugal force to throw around.

KCander · 07-06-2007, 11:53 AM

My girlfriend is 5'2", we did a bunch of research finding her a low bike. I assume you're looking for something other than a beginner bike? If not, Ninja 250 is good, or what I have is an Interceptor 250, which my gf learned to ride on, also short. But as far as bigger low seat height bikes go, the best options we found for her were the Ducati Monster and the Buell Lightning "Low". The SV650 was also a possibility although it would've needed some padding shaved from the seat to make it work. She ended up with the Lightning Low, which is exactly the same as the standard XB9S except that it comes from the factory with a more scooped out seat for shorter riders. Anyways, it's definitely tough to find many options for short riders, especially if you're looking at 600+ ccs. As far as sportbikes go, your options are really limited!

spyder20 · 07-06-2007, 05:57 PM

Ben - if you bring her by she can try CatLikeNinja's bike on for size....lemme know

TIMMY T-DOG · 07-07-2007, 06:06 AM

the suzuki has the lowest seat hight or the 250 nija will work fine , buy used it is going to be droped , no big deal..

bicycle_ben · 07-07-2007, 08:37 AM

haha yeah im glad i bought my bike used. the first time i dropped it ... well you all know how that feels

id bring her by but shes lives in portland!

ducrider · 07-07-2007, 10:25 AM

maybe also a monster 695 or find an older monster 600.

CatLikeNinja · 07-07-2007, 05:04 PM

Hey Ben,
I am not actually super fond of the ninja, or even Kawasaki, nothing wrong with them, but just not my favorite bike. Regardless, my ninja 250 has been a great starter bike for me. I don't know if Ashley already rides or not, but either way as a first bike to own it is great. Inexpensive, easy to modify, and easy to throw around for a smaller framed person.
If you know Megan, the marathon runner, she is under 5' short, and she has sat on mine and loved it. It was a little stretch, but not too bad.
As Chris said, if she is down this way she can try mine out, or we may be headed up to Portland soon. If so, I'll let you know and she can hook up with us up there.

Red Label Moto · 07-07-2007, 06:47 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_RVF400

http://www.v-four.freeserve.co.uk/vfr400.htm

http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~john/vfr/s...95-rvf400.html

http://www.goobike.com/catalog/detai...00_1996_02.jpg

bicycle_ben · 07-07-2007, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by CatLikeNinja

we may be headed up to Portland soon. If so, I'll let you know and she can hook up with us up there.

ok cool - give me a heads up when you go and ill give her some contact info or something

CatLikeNinja · 07-10-2007, 11:16 AM

Hey Ben,
I was on a ninja forum and found a post talking about bikes for vertically challenged people. I think I found a solution for Ashley.

This guy had them made for his wife….

Narutaki · 07-10-2007, 12:37 PM

I ride a SV650S and I'm 5'3

I recommend to swap out the seat with a Corbin seat. It's super lowcut and stylish too.

Then again, I'm not sure you'd classify an SV650S as a beginner bike.

Best check out those 250 Ninja's that everyone is talking about.

ZUKIGSXR · 07-10-2007, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Narutaki

I ride a SV650S and I'm 5'3

I recommend to swap out the seat with a Corbin seat. It's super lowcut and stylish too.

Then again, I'm not sure you'd classify an SV650S as a beginner bike.

Best check out those 250 Ninja's that everyone is talking about.

I was wondering when you were going to respond to this thread. LOL Just playin.

Blue22 · 07-10-2007, 03:09 PM

Hey Ben, is she hot?

Uh... I mean... I need to see a picture to determine the best fitting bike.

bicycle_ben · 07-10-2007, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by CatLikeNinja

Hey Ben,
I was on a ninja forum and found a post talking about bikes for vertically challenged people. I think I found a solution for Ashley.

This guy had them made for his wife….

haha those are some awesome boots - ill tell her getting platform shoes is another option

and yeah Jason shes hot (im a fan of the red heads) but sadly shes taken by someone other than me :(

but hey if i can put another girl on a bike ill take one for the team


07-06-2007, 10:11 AM	#1
bicycle_ben Joined: Jun 2007 From: beavercreek, or I Ride: a suzuki RF900R and a bicycle :)	motorcycles for short people so my friend Ashley is looking for a sport bike of some flavor and has run into a problem. shes too short! shes 5'1" so she really is short. any particular bikes that fit short people better? what does it cost/whats involved to get a bike shortened up? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 10:12 AM	#2
R-Steve-R suzukigixxer Joined: Feb 2007 From: everett washington I Ride: LTF 500 quad KTM 690 SM	gsxr 600 and 250 ninja plus you can havebikes lowered for our short friends __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 10:33 AM	#3
DiveR-1 Mr. Pecs Joined: Aug 2005 From: Medford Oregon I Ride: R-1	She looking for anything in particular? Newer? Older? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 10:36 AM	#4
bicycle_ben Joined: Jun 2007 From: beavercreek, or I Ride: a suzuki RF900R and a bicycle :)	well she said she doesnt like cruisers but other than that she seems fairly open to makes and models. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 11:27 AM	#5
rowlex Novice Racer Joined: Apr 2006 From: seattle I Ride: 1krr	pocket bike? :D __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 11:32 AM	#6
flailer Shredder Joined: May 2006 From: Oregon & Cali & Wash & Colorado & ..... I Ride: Here, There, Everywhere	buying the right bike for you: http://newbierider.com/BuyingBikes.htm Yamaha Virago 250 - best of the best "bikes for shorties"?? Look at the seat height of some of these ~ http://newbierider.com/BeginnerBikes.htm best beginner ?? http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.c...ycle-reviews-0 review of several best beginner bikes (includes the Ninja 250 on page 2): http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.c...ycle-reviews-0 http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/Machi...erspective.asp __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#7
wordsareforplay Novice Racer Joined: Aug 2006 From: Around I Ride: 2006 GSX-R 600	Ninja 250 is the lowest of the sportbikes I believe. Plus it's lightweight and doesn't have a buttload of centrifugal force to throw around. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 11:53 AM	#8
KCander El Duderino "Old Timer" Joined: May 2005 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: '00 DRZ400S/SM, '08 Ulysses XB12X, '95 DR350SE	My girlfriend is 5'2", we did a bunch of research finding her a low bike. I assume you're looking for something other than a beginner bike? If not, Ninja 250 is good, or what I have is an Interceptor 250, which my gf learned to ride on, also short. But as far as bigger low seat height bikes go, the best options we found for her were the Ducati Monster and the Buell Lightning "Low". The SV650 was also a possibility although it would've needed some padding shaved from the seat to make it work. She ended up with the Lightning Low, which is exactly the same as the standard XB9S except that it comes from the factory with a more scooped out seat for shorter riders. Anyways, it's definitely tough to find many options for short riders, especially if you're looking at 600+ ccs. As far as sportbikes go, your options are really limited! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2007, 05:57 PM	#9
spyder20 Licensed Joined: May 2007 From: K. Falls I Ride: '06 GSXR 750	Ben - if you bring her by she can try CatLikeNinja's bike on for size....lemme know __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2007, 06:06 AM	#10
TIMMY T-DOG Peg Dragger Joined: Apr 2006 From: medford oregon I Ride: 2006 gsxr1000r,	the suzuki has the lowest seat hight or the 250 nija will work fine , buy used it is going to be droped , no big deal.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2007, 08:37 AM	#11
bicycle_ben Joined: Jun 2007 From: beavercreek, or I Ride: a suzuki RF900R and a bicycle :)	haha yeah im glad i bought my bike used. the first time i dropped it ... well you all know how that feels id bring her by but shes lives in portland! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2007, 10:25 AM	#12
ducrider Licensed Joined: Apr 2006 From: Canyonville OR. I Ride: 05 Ducati 749S	maybe also a monster 695 or find an older monster 600. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2007, 05:04 PM	#13
CatLikeNinja Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2007 From: Klamath Falls, OR I Ride: '99 Ninja 250	Hey Ben, I am not actually super fond of the ninja, or even Kawasaki, nothing wrong with them, but just not my favorite bike. Regardless, my ninja 250 has been a great starter bike for me. I don't know if Ashley already rides or not, but either way as a first bike to own it is great. Inexpensive, easy to modify, and easy to throw around for a smaller framed person. If you know Megan, the marathon runner, she is under 5' short, and she has sat on mine and loved it. It was a little stretch, but not too bad. As Chris said, if she is down this way she can try mine out, or we may be headed up to Portland soon. If so, I'll let you know and she can hook up with us up there. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2007, 06:47 PM	#14
Red Label Moto Railer Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: All kinds	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_RVF400 http://www.v-four.freeserve.co.uk/vfr400.htm http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~john/vfr/s...95-rvf400.html http://www.goobike.com/catalog/detai...00_1996_02.jpg __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2007, 11:16 AM	#16
CatLikeNinja Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2007 From: Klamath Falls, OR I Ride: '99 Ninja 250	Hey Ben, I was on a ninja forum and found a post talking about bikes for vertically challenged people. I think I found a solution for Ashley. This guy had them made for his wife…. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by CatLikeNinja; 07-10-2007 at 11:52 AM..


07-10-2007, 12:37 PM	#17
Narutaki Endorsed Joined: Feb 2007 From: Central Point, OR I Ride: SV650S	Sv650s I ride a SV650S and I'm 5'3 I recommend to swap out the seat with a Corbin seat. It's super lowcut and stylish too. Then again, I'm not sure you'd classify an SV650S as a beginner bike. Best check out those 250 Ninja's that everyone is talking about. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-10-2007, 03:09 PM	#19
Blue22 Licensed Joined: Oct 2006 From: Medford, OR I Ride: 600R Cat	Hey Ben, is she hot? Uh... I mean... I need to see a picture to determine the best fitting bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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