I am 5'0, 125 pds and am seriously considering getting a motorcycle. What would you recommend for someone of my hieght/weight that would be street legal?
2006-12-26 06:25:32 · 16 answers · asked by Pam E 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Your physical size does create a small concern, however, I know ladies who are small but ride anything from a 750 honda shadow to a Road King Harley....your experience also has some issue one way or the other....but for instance if you are slight of build and have a limited experience I would suggest such as a Honda 750 Shadow.
2006-12-27 09:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by ramarro smith shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycle size isn't really an issue (meaning the shortest person can ride the tallest of bikes the same as the shortest of bikes) to an experienced rider. Your Confidence is what will dictate the size of bike you want to ride. Most "vertically challanged" folks who are new riders want to feel both feet on the ground. To do this, you must have a low seat height (and.or a narrow bike), The EX250 (as previously mentioned) is a top notch sporty bike that you can seriously do Anything with, the Buell Blast is more of a standard along the same lines. Then there are the Honda Nighthawk and Rebel 250, and I believe Suzuki has a cruiser 250 aswell. Harley Davidson just released a new bike that has a Really low seat-height too (but at 4 times the cost, new, of any previously mentioned bike).
The best course of action would be to take a training course (MSF or the HD equivilant), which will put you on a few of the bikes mentioned above so you can get an idea if you Like riding, and what kind of style appeals to you the most. Then just start sitting on bikes of whatever style you prefer and see what feels comfortable to you, and what you're willing to pay for. there is seriously a bike for Everyone out there somewhere.
And ignore the idiots like the guy above me with his comment about being a girl and riding a scooter. Same goes for the people who may badmouth your chosen stlye, make, or cc of bike. I've never met a person with a negative opinion that had a clue to begin with.
2006-12-26 06:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by Brian M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your purpose. If it's just scooting around town you might consider getting a scooter. You can actually get them up to some pretty decent sizes if you're really trying.
If it's more street riding and some exploring, you'll need to decide what sort of rider you are.
But first, take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Riders Course. It's fairly inexpensive (depending on your location) and they provide motorcycles for practicing.
From there you have a couple of options and should start small. For a sporty bike, look at a used Kawasaki Ninja 250cc. My wife's about your height and weight and loves hers. For a more crusier type bike, go for a Honda Rebel. That was my wife's first ride and she liked it. From either of those you can move up to a bit larger bike.
Good luck and Ride safe.
2006-12-26 06:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by dm_gsxr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the motorcycle safety course before buying anything.
It doesn't matter what your height or weight is, it just matters whether your feet are flat on the ground when you come to a stop.
I bought my first bike 2 summers ago and bought a Honda Nighthawk 650. It was the perfect size bike to learn on if you think you may want to go bigger.
2006-12-26 07:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by blb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya didnt say whether u wanted harley or metric. u could see if 1 of the factory lowered sportsters fit. they're listed as an 883L or a 1200L..the 'L' designating for 'lowered'.
any bike that u can plant both feet flat on the ground would be a good starting fit. not a good idea to get a bike that u wind up being on tiptoes.
rider weight has little meaning. being able to flat-foot a bike has a big meaning to keep the bike from goin over when at a light or stop sign wheather it's harley or metric.
2006-12-26 06:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a beginer do not exeed 2x your body weight. Make sure both feet are on the ground when you are on the motorcycle. (Not tip toed.) Smallest bike you can use around town is a 250 cc. The smallest bike you can use on a highway would be a 450 cc. Here are a couple of websites that you can use to get more tips for women bikers. From women bikers. Don't worry about getting hit on they are all about the Bikes/Biking... When you get better at biking, you can go for a bike upsize. I would recommend a B.M.W. K 75
http://www.womenonwheels.com.... And that group in San Fran Sisco that ride around on Harley's.
2006-12-26 12:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jarod R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Rebel is a very good starting bike. As a rule I choose Bikes I can physically fit on. Nothing too tall or off balanced. Look at all the dealers in your area, most brands carry smaller bikes for new riders. Be safe, wear your gear and have fun!
2016-03-13 22:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear Pam how much you want to spend , is this your first bike word of advise if its your first bike get something in the 250 to 400 cc range USED as you will dump it .then when you become more comfortable buy what fits your need but Harley has good bikes low maintains and offers a good riders school the sportster is where you should start and move on from there . see you on the road
2006-12-26 07:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by seagull 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take sometime and look around some motorcycle shops and sit on some bikes, check out the different styles and models. "Take your Time"
2006-12-26 11:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to sit on the bike with you feet firmly on the ground and you arms should be relaxed.
Inseam is more relevant thant height.
Your choice of bike should be appropriate for the type of riding you'll be doing.
2006-12-26 07:08:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋