BASTID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the looks of the Yami but your decision should be based first on ergo's. Get what YOU are comfortable on. Yes, lowering does affect how a bike handles but your are a little short fucker. Which is worse dropping a bike at a stop cuz you cant touch the ground or having to adjust your riding to compensate for having it lowered? I've got mine lowered and do just fine. But mine can only go straight:rolleyes: