Recommend a sports motorcycle for a 5'2" 95lb female?

Question

I'm a 5'2" 95lb lb female and I really want to buy a sports motorcycle. (I think thats what they're called) I tried out my friend's bike (600? 1,000?cc) one, and I could barely reach the floor, and couldn't pick it up from the ground.

I mainly LOVE the looks of these bikes, but if it went no more than 60mph I'd be perfectly happy with it. Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations on what I might get that would: 1) Look good 2) Small enough for me 3) Relatively safe? Does anyone manufacture smaller/slower motorcycles that LOOK as good as the regular sports bikes?

An example in terms of looks that I really like is the Honda CBR1000RR. Can someone please base a recommendation based on the looks of this motorcycle please =) I've also never ridden a bike, so one that would be good for beginners would be appreciated too! (I don't care at all for the power/speed of the motorcycle...in all honesty the slower/milder it is, the better)

Answer 1

If it falls over & you cant pick it up....you shouldnt be riding it..

But the bikes you should look at are the 650cc twin cylinder bikes.. they are lighter & dont have as much power as the in line fours...

Suzuki SV650 is not a bad looking sports type bike that has low seat hight...

have a look at this site

http://www.westernaspect.com/sv650s.htm

Answer 2

Ok to start if you get anywhere near a 1000 or 600 you will die. I have been riding bikes for years and know many people who die and a common method of assisted suicide is getting a beginner male or female a full race bike. So please steer way from those for now.

There are some female riders who are exceptional but most have a hard time and even the ones who claim to be good seem really unsure on the bike so start slow.

I would recommend A Ninja 250 as a starter bike for anyone. If you want to go bigger get the SV650 and you can buy a fairing kit. The SV650 is a fantastic bike and good enough to get respect on the track. It also has a great look with the fairing kit. In addition it does not have the super fast power of a 1000R. Another suggesting to help keep you safe is don’t get ANY bike that ends with ‘R’ that stand for ‘Race’ and is a serious bike; therefore not a starter bike.

20 years racing MX, and road, race instructor, sport bike club founder, shop owner

Answer 3

Several factors point to a range of bikes for you. Sports bikes, "crotch rockets," are not so easy to drive because you do sit up higher and you have to crane your head up to see the road ahead of you. I suggest "cruiser" style because these bikes have a very low seat height.

If you weigh only 95 pounds, I'm not sure you could pick up any bike that you drop. But with some care, you can learn- you tip it up, not lift it up.

Another option for you is a smaller dirt bike- an 80 cc or 125 cc will be fun, but you can't take it on the freeway.

The learning curve for new riders is steep. You'll learn more easily on a small bike like an 80cc single cylinder, but you'll want another bike very soon. If you start out with a big four-cylinder bike, it'll last you longer, but you may have trouble learning with it.

Honda makes a 600 cc Shadow that is really low. Just look for the model with foot pegs that are below you, not the forward-mounted pegs.

Make sure you get a good helmet and some riding clothes. If you've got a $10 brain, get a $10 helmet. Otherwise, spend what it takes to keep your brain functioning. Get the pants and jacket, not just a jeans jacket. And don't forget some gloves. Lastly, see if you can find a professional riding school. Maybe if you go there first, you'll find a local lead to a good bike for you.

Hope to see you on the road out there .... :)

Answer 4

I Wholeheartedly Agree w/ GSXRRider on this one. Don't Get anything bigger than a 250cc Motorcycle.I personally recommend a Kawasaki Ninja250. It has only 38HP tops,Completely legal to ride on any freeway/interstate, Goes 65+Miles/Gallon.Did I mention this Bike Tops @ 110MPH!? It also sits low & this bike is so easy to maintain...You'll probably take it to the shop for a valve adjustment Every now and then (every 6,000 Miles).Just to let you know...a modern 600cc Sportbike has enough power to outrun a Highway Patrol officer's Squad car like it's nobody's business!, LET ALONE A 1000cc Sportbike! Check out the Ninja250, Let it be a beginner's learning bike & go from there.Wish you well, Keep the rubber side down & have fun!

Answer 5

A 600 cc gsx. Or a 600cc f4i. You can get the bike lowered. cc's don't matter in terms of fit, the more powerful bike isn't necessarily physically taller. Or a Buell I guess. They look kinda sporty but use Harley engines so you know they're weak...

Answer 6

Just look up 250 cc sportbikes, either that or any 600. You can lower the bikes, they don't handle as well as they do at factory height but you can lower them pretty easily and cheaply. For the real short legged, the best bikes seem to be cruisers because they generally have the lowest seat heights. The tourers have the highest.

P.S.
I wouldn't listen to anyone who uses u for you and ur for your.

Answer 7

Agree with Ninja 250. Not 600: their standard seat height of around 32" is too high. Definitely not 1000; you'll end up dead.

Answer 8

Why fool around..? Get'cha a Suzuki "Hyabusa" and you
will be BAD-TO-THE-BONE !!!!!! - Just kidding, of course.
If you absolutely MUST have a motorcycle (and probably
shorten your life), I would go with 250cc or less. You'd probly
like that 250 Ninja they mentioned.

Answer 9

do NOT get a 600cc OK?? stick with a 250 or maybe 500 max especially if you dont care about going more than 60mph. Seriously. Theyll be easier for a smaller person to handle as well.

Answer 10

I'm hardly an expert but you may want to take a look at the new 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250. They have just updated the looks and for an entry level sports bike, it looks GREAT!