fun bikes for tiny people?!
lucia
08-04-2009, 03:00 PM
Hi,
I've been riding motorbikes for a little while now and started off on a ninja 250, but feel ready to move on to bigger things now, quite literally...
The only problem is..I'm not the biggest physically, so I'm worried I might have trouble handling the faster numbers because they all seem to be huge in comparison to me...anyone got any suggestions for a lightweight bike with a little bit more bite than the ninja 250?
I've been riding motorbikes for a little while now and started off on a ninja 250, but feel ready to move on to bigger things now, quite literally...
The only problem is..I'm not the biggest physically, so I'm worried I might have trouble handling the faster numbers because they all seem to be huge in comparison to me...anyone got any suggestions for a lightweight bike with a little bit more bite than the ninja 250?
jeffcoslacker
08-05-2009, 02:08 PM
Never heard anyone regret buying an SV 650...light by my standards (about 365 lbs or 165 kg), very spirited engine performance, comfortable, seat height is a little high for me, but with my build so is most bikes...the SV is a little under 32".
So about 30 lbs heavier and 1-1.5" higher at the seat than your 250...probably wouldn't be too big of an adjustment for you...
http://www.sv650.org/gallery/pic9/sv650_special.jpg
The neat thing about the SV is everyone with one says it is the best all-around bike they ever owned...most people consider whatever they ride to be a compromise in some way...SV owners say it does everything well...
Looking for a new or used bike?
So about 30 lbs heavier and 1-1.5" higher at the seat than your 250...probably wouldn't be too big of an adjustment for you...
http://www.sv650.org/gallery/pic9/sv650_special.jpg
The neat thing about the SV is everyone with one says it is the best all-around bike they ever owned...most people consider whatever they ride to be a compromise in some way...SV owners say it does everything well...
Looking for a new or used bike?
speediva
08-05-2009, 11:51 PM
Psst - the picture posted is from an older generation of the SV650. It's a little edgier looking now. :) Oh, and I <3 mine!
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