If you are only 5'1" and have short legs. Not too loud, but fast!
2007-05-10 16:41:06 · 11 answers · asked by Nels 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
kawasaki ninja EX250.
i set my old girl friend up on one and she loved it.
very short bike. which was good for her. she was 5'2".
and plenty fast.
it's not very good for long distances though.
2007-05-10 16:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by hawaii500_1999 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Here in PA they offer free motorcycle safety course and provide motorcycles for the course, They are 250's and most of them are Honda Shadows. These are good training cycles and are not very expensive. They start out teaching you the trip precheck through to avoiding hazzards on the road. We had 5 people in our class who have never driven a motorcycle, one of which never even been on a motorcycle before. Everybody passed the four day class and received their license. Try a smaller bike and work your way up until you become more experienced. However, if this will be your first bike buy used and pay cash, get the experience of riding before moving up to bigger and more expensive bikes. I have had friends who bought big bikes like Goldwings and rode only a few times then selling them at a loss because they weren't ready for a big bike. Nothing wrong with starting small and working up to bigger later on. In fact the smaller bike will normally sell quicker when you are ready to move up, then use the money for your next bike. Which ever bike you choose, stay away from sportbikes unless you don't mind paying 10-20 times more for insurance. Insurance companies consider these high risk and will charge you alot for coverage.
2007-05-11 10:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have short legs, the only sports bike out there is the Suzuki 600 which is lower than all other street bike such as the Honda and Yamaha. Another alternative to go is getting into a cruiser type, you will have both your foot flat on the ground and they are way more comfortable then anything on two wheels. You can have quiet muffler installed and speed is something you don't want to underestimate. I asked a dealership about jacking the seat down on my cbr600 and they recommend not to due to the standard and functionality of the bike; but are you really going to be doing some hard curving or speeding to the bike?
2007-05-11 02:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by thaye & saythara k 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You sound new to motorcycles.. For your size and if you want a real motorcycle.. The Yamaha 250cc Virago would be the first choice.. Next would be the Honda 250cc Night Hawk or Rebel. Something to think about.. The Honda 250cc Reflex Scooter..85 mph ..The Honda Silver wing larger scooter..100 mph.. or the Suzuki 400 Bergman scooter.. These Scooters are easy to ride (automatic CVT transmission), have low seat height.. and the larger ones are fast.. and quiet...
2007-05-11 02:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your new to biking, so instead of worrying about speed try to worry about safety. There will be plenty of time for speed but 1st and MOST important is to learn how to ride and handle a bike. Start with a bike that is comfortable {250 class} virago rebel etc... Once you can master the bike on ALL road conditions then worry about going bigger and faster. It's better to ride then to have folks read about you in the paper the next day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-11 08:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by 20/20 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
250 Ninja
2007-05-12 00:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by stnkrbn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a short seat height then the cruisers are going to be where you will find the biggest selection. Most cruisers 800CC and up will take you faster than any posted speed limit in the states. Unless you are looking at track racing that would be the way to go.
2007-05-11 00:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by Molliemae 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A Buell Blast, a 500 cc 26 inch seat height, a nice handling bike. Has the Harley Rotax 500 thumper motor. Most of the fast bikes are too tall for your height. which makes riding them impractical. you would fall over at stop lights. I'm 5'6" and most bikes are too tall for me.
2007-05-11 00:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by redd headd 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
most bike manufacturers have great bikes in all sizes and ccs. the best thing to do is go out to the available dealers in your area and see what they have and what best suits your needs and size. safety should be your first concern and above all your level of experience.
2007-05-11 15:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I loved my Ducati (I'm 5'5" tall). It was plenty quick and since it was "only" 500cc. it was cheaper to insure and operate.
2007-05-10 23:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋