grapesmuggler27 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 If todd can ride the shit out of a 1000rr she will be ok on anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Something no one has mentioned is that the seat heights being stated are static heights, read no one on the bike. Once you're on it will sag some so the seat height will obviously be a little less than what you're reading it as. Think of an MX bike with lots of travel, you almost have to jump on the damn thing because it's seat height is so high. But once you're on it you can sit almost flat footed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 If todd can ride the shit out of a 1000rr she will be ok on anythingSupermoto too, I just stop beside curbs and stuff to lean on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Cbr 600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R6_Rider Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 They have a Ninja 300 now if you're not interested in the 250cc variety. And they look good as opposed to the 250's out there.Also, you can lower anything you get. If you don't plan on getting it to the track then I don't see the harm. Get whatever you please and lower it an inch or two. That and you can always shave the seat to get lower to the ground as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 This is the focal point of my opinion. She's not a newb. She's not a midget. She's not a little girl. She can probably ride any bike she wants' date=' honestly. Inseam is a big factor for ride height. Almost as important as confidence and ambition. Almost.[/quote']^^^ This.Thanks for all the input so far! Knew you'd all step up to the plate. She ought to be along soon to read thru and most likely pass her questions on to me, but who knows? Maybe she'll join the madness.At any rate, not sure what her inseam is right now. And I totally agree and know she would too that she just needs to go sit a few and see what works.And price range, I'm not sure about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 She might get bored quickly with the 250/300 Ninja's. Good luck. MaryI think she'd get bored with the 250 ish size bikes also... She mentioned that she had seen a CB500 somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'm throwing my vote in for inseam being a big factor. Just from experience, if she can't comfortably handle the bike when stopped at a light, it doesn't matter what she's riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 My inseam is 28". really?? I didn't realize from standing next to you that I have 4" more leg than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 He makes it up in girth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 really?? I didn't realize from standing next to you that I have 4" more leg than you. You are all Legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Looks like by seat height the FZ6R, SVF650 and CB500F are all a little over 30". Same as the GS500 and Ninja250R. The last 2 are a little lighter and perhaps narrower but no real seat height difference.Modern super sports appear to be a couple inches higher. Makes sense if you want to maximize lean angle.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 i'm going to recommend the SV650 (03 and up, if it were me, and depending on budget). lower seat height than most 600's, better power than 250/500 (since it sounds like she knows how to ride a bike), excellent resale in case she falls out of love with it, and great for parts availability in case she falls with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 check out this website. click on the options link and you can have the rider put their feet on the ground. I don't know how complete the bike list is but I'm sure it offer hours of entertainment. http://cycle-ergo.com/Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Ignore. Pics didn't work Edited March 1, 2013 by Mary#17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Ignore. Pics didn't work Edited March 1, 2013 by Mary#17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Ignore. Pics didn't work Edited March 1, 2013 by Mary#17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Awesome. You're pretty pale, but it looks like you're into blacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 check out this website. click on the options link and you can have the rider put their feet on the ground. I don't know how complete the bike list is but I'm sure it offer hours of entertainment. http://cycle-ergo.com/MaryThat site is a lot of fun (But links to the pictures do not work )Interesting, the ZX-14 appears to be pretty good ergonomics for a short rider. As expected super sports look to be very uncomfortable. The DRZ400S leaves the feet dangling well off the ground (but they dont account for the extra sag and narrow seat on the dual sport)Now I usually use that site for figuring out how folded up my 34" inseam is going to be on a bike. As Ive yet to find a bike where reaching the ground was a problem Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Shoot, the pics don't work?!Oh well, yeah I started trying all sorts of bikes but also noticed that it doesn't account for rider sag. Still interesting though. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Ninja 250 or 300. I am under 60" tall. Lower it 1-2" and its perfect. My inseam is less than 28". 300 has the power imo. Edited February 28, 2013 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 IMHO, the SV650 is a better choice than the 250 or 300. The later 2 will be old hat REAL quick. If she knows her way around bikes, don't get something she'll be looking to sell in 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I couldn't get the SV low enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I love how people feel the 250 doesn't have enough power for the street. Now the judgement includes the 300. Who has RIDDEN a 300 aggressively through the RPM range, and thinks it is not enough for the street? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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