Bike for friend 4' 10" - Sugggestions??

[Blue-Sun]

Hey Everyone...

Just wondering if I can get some suggestions...

A female friend of my girlfriend asked me for advice about a purchasing a bike, the problem is she is only 4' 10"

I know some people on this forum have lowered their FZ6R(s) with a lowering link, but I don't know if that will be low enough for someone 4' 10"?? I'm also thinking that FZ6R may be a little too much weight for her to handle, but I don't know.

Or can anyone suggest a bike?? Maybe a V-Star 250??

Any ideas?? Suggestions??

Please.... and Thank you!!

 

[CrazyCawi]

the new ninja 250 lowered

She may not even need to lower it. Very light and flickable.

Or the honda 250 lowered

 

[Nastybutler]

I'm thinking something like this.

 

[BoneJj]

the new ninja 250 lowered

She may not even need to lower it. Very light and flickable.

Or the honda 250 lowered

the older 500r might be an option but it may need to be lowered.

I think she's going to have an issue no matter what she gets with needing it lowered... My friend is 5'1" and got an older honda shadow ACE, they are cheap and 750cc but they have a good seat height. She may need to stick with a cruiser just so she can actually touch the ground.... lmao.

 

[Blue-Sun]

the older 500r might be an option but it may need to be lowered.

I think she's going to have an issue no matter what she gets with needing it lowered... My friend is 5'1" and got an older honda shadow ACE, they are cheap and 750cc but they have a good seat height. She may need to stick with a cruiser just so she can actually touch the ground.... lmao.

Yes, I was thinking the same thing... something in the "crusier" class. And she may have to utilize one of those "roaring toyz" lowering links.

 

[BoneJj]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing... something in the "crusier" class. And she may have to utilize one of those "roaring toyz" lowering links.

i think honda has has a non v-twin bike that might be a good choice for her.

the silver wing might be an option, it's a "scooter" but it's got a 582cc motor on it.

 

[Fizzer6R]

does she want a crusier or sportbike? other than ninja250 or 500, if you can find one suzuki made a bandit 400 that is very small

 

[Blue-Sun]

does she want a crusier or sportbike? other than ninja250 or 500, if you can find one suzuki made a bandit 400 that is very small

I don't think it matters to her, whether it's a cruiser or sportbike, just as long as she can touch the ground.

 

[Alex6]

Sorry, could not resist this image...

 

[fltdriver]

I think she would fit comfortably on a Zuma or even an older Vespa

 

[Flipflash]

I have a 2010 ninja 250r special edition for sale if she is interested

 

[Captcha]

My sister is 5'0" tall and her first bike was an 80's Honda rebel 250. She still has it. There is a company out of Daytona fl that modifies bikes specifically for women. But she's gonna be out 10 grand minimum for one of those.

 

[buzzbomb]

:Im With Stupid:The rebel 250 has a seriously low seat. Used, they're relatively cheap too, since it's a learner bike that gets passed around a lot. No power to speak of, but she'd probably be able to ride.

 

[leprecaun jon]

the can am spyder .......lol

 

[FazerWest]

the can am spyder .......lol

He said she wants a bike not a overpriced retirement gift!! I vote for the rebel or if she has money the harley sportster has the lowest seat height ever! Sportsbikes are tough bet for a shorter woman most are over 32" seat height minus the 6r so if she wanted one she would need to lower it.....a lot or maybe get some bombshell riding boots to hike her up a few inches?

 

[Detrich]

i have a friend who is around that height.. she ended up getting a Ninja 250 and had it lowered with lowering links. No problem at all...

 

[Blue-Sun]

Thanks for all of the help and suggestions... I forgot about the Rebel 250, good idea.

 

[Spunky99]

Thanks for all of the help and suggestions... I forgot about the Rebel 250, good idea.

How about this one?

 

[Blue-Sun]

How about this one?

Is that thing "street legal"??? (LOL)

 

[Queen]

the new ninja 250 lowered

She may not even need to lower it. Very light and flickable.

Or the honda 250 lowered

The ninja is a great choice. My SO is 5' and has been riding since the 80's the biggest issue isn't always seat height, but reach to the bars. We sold her Guzzi when we sold mine last Fall and picked up the 250 Ninja for her yesterday. I rode it a bit and that thing is FUN!!

The new CBR20R from Honda can only be lowered 2" and you have to buy the $300 kit out of Oz.

I don't think it matters to her, whether it's a cruiser or sportbike, just as long as she can touch the ground.

The Suzuki Savage (now called C40 I think) is a 650 single that is light as hell. If she is interested in a cruiser, it's a very good choice. The Rebel, while low and light, is really hard to travel on (if that's in her plan at all).