2006-06-11 18:15:45 · 16 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
When my wife and I went shopping for her new motorcycle, my 5' tall wife had similar concerns. We must have visited every motorcycle dealer on the west coast to find a bike that fit her properly.
She is now very happy to be riding a Suzuki Volusia 800 (Now sold as a Boulevard C-50.) It has the low seat height she needed, and the reliability I wanted. The Boulevard C-50 has shaft drive and fuel injection and has plenty of power for her and one of the kids to ride two-up and keep up with me and my BMW on the highway.
2006-06-12 02:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 12⤊ 2⤋
That really depends on what you like. Since you have some experience I would say go for something like the 883 Harley sportster or the 750 Honda shadow depending on your preferences. I have a friend that is 5'2" and she rides a 250 Honda rebel that she loves. I have a sister that is 5'3" and she rides a Harley sportster 883 and she is up grading it at the end of this year to a 1200 sportster.
Sit a few of the bikes that you like the style on and make sure to ask about lowering it so you can ride safely. Have fun and good motoring.
2006-06-12 12:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would very much enjoy a
Kawaski 500 Vulcan
Honda Shadow
Or a Victory
There are some example bikes to view at the website below
Go to the motorcycles catagory
http://www.photocarshowplus.com
2006-06-12 05:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5' 3" and my personal choice is a GSXR 600. It's light but powerful and quick. But you can have any streetbike lowered. However I would look for one that you can at least almost touch on. I also know women who can't touch at all!!! They just only go down on one foot and push back you hard. Strong legs!!!!! I perfer to be able to touch almost flat footed, but thats just me. Basically my advice is find a bike that you LOVE and get it altered to fit you. Don't get a bike you don't love just cause it fits. You can always have changed made. Safe Riding!!!
2006-06-11 19:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking at a cruiser I'd go with the Honda Shadow VLX.
If a sportbike is more your liking, try sitting on a Buell XB Lighting cg. It's a low profile sportbike.
2006-06-11 18:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by RixAloha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Honda Magna would work for you. The original seat height is 28", which would still be a bit high for you, but you could get it dropped to about 26". That's what I did with mine - I'm 5'3, and while 28" was fine for me, I wanted it lowered to boost my confidence as I was learning.
2006-06-12 02:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suzuki SV650 or Honda 250
2006-06-12 03:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Honda Shadow VLX 600 is an excellent motorcycle. My wife inherited mine and rode it for years. .
The engine is balanced, its liquid cooled. The seat is low and the bike handles well and it looks stylish.
2006-06-11 20:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Suzuki gsxr 600
2006-06-12 14:33:39 · answer #9 · answered by Andé 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Import Honda Rebel, American Harley Sportster lowrider. Crotch Rocket your screwed. Any ?
2006-06-11 18:22:54 · answer #10 · answered by passion8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋