Thank you SO much! I am a midget and your video really inspired me! I one foot it & am real good. And I never stop on an uphill or downhill. I also use a 2 step ladder to get on & I usually ride to an area where I can get one foot down, like a curb. I lean a lot (45*) at stop lights but get one foot firmly planted. One advantage to my 3'7" height is that I tuck when going fast and hardly any wind hits me.
Kumar Anand Raj there manufacturer that do that. Kawasaki and BMW are two that I can think of at the moment. I am 5’2” and I took GS750 for ride, had a lowered seat and that was it.
In 153cm (5'0), ride a KTM 690 Duke R which has a seat height of 865mm (nothings lowered, and standard seat) , 1 foot tippy toe, I love watching people's reactions when I get on it and ride away.
I'm 5'0"-5'1" and my inseam is approx 27" I haven't really found female riders that are shorter than me. You had really helpful tips, but I wish I'd be able to find a female rider who is actually my height or smaller to boost up my confidence.
The thing to remind new riders of is "uneven pavement" at the bottom of hills, near curbs/gutters. It's tough to remember to use the foot opposite of the dips to keep yourself from falling over.
Good point, that's the trick.... if you don't (maybe you have to stop too quickly in an emergency) you might have to shuffle seat position VERY quickly... or you'll struggle not to drop it. Focus on keeping that 'hunk of steel' vertical (until you are moving at some speed) Then open the throttle - you earned it. 🙂
Great stuff! Jessica is 5'2 and goes through all that stuff too... best advice, like you said in the video... is that you're just gonna have to learn how to deal! We've modified Jessica's bikes slightly but she still has to make a few sacrifices, it is what it is.
Ok I'm only 4'11 & would ❤ to ride with my boyfriend not just on his motorcycle, I want my own too. Can't wait to go shopping for one after all this coronavirus is over with
@@oliviasalazar8867 Consider a ninja 400 or z400, I'm 5'5 and they are super comfortable to sit on. Sat on them at the dealership. With a few mods or so you could feel the same with one of those. The reviews Ive been seeing are pretty good too. A solid first bike!
At this point with the Corona virus seems to be more political, especially with the news making it more worse then it is. If I was you, I would pick a bike now and ride. Ninja 400 is really nice. I have a cbr500r and I'm 5'3. Enjoy it when you get one!
I'm actually 5 feet and 9 inches tall and I was worried about my height and the future problems that may come with it. So, not just this video was helpful to me but also it made me feel a lot more comfortable with my future purchases about a new bikes. Thanks a lot.
@@khokamtoko1902 you're gonna have to install a lowering kit for your bike. Keep in mind though that this will sacrifice ground clearance, and this might be a problem with different kind of roads (specially for speed breakers)
I felt the same way (I'm about 5'3 also) and always wanted to ride a motorcycle but could only manage with four wheelers due to my height. There is hope for us all though :)
Hi, I'm 5' and just started to learn how to ride yesterday, I'm up for day 2 today, it has been challenging to learn without being able to touch the ground, so I might look at some modifications to my new bike to make me feel a little less nervous, but thanks for the tips :) Jenny
I know It's been awhile since this video has been posted but I just wanted to say thank you so much for these tips I'm 5,3 and I've been wanting a street bike so badly but my boyfriend pressures me on how I'm to short and I can't hold up the bike but you just showed me he's proven wrong that I can at least try, thank you so much!
chelsea coover I’m 5’1” and am on my 3rd bike. I get mine lowered. I don’t have the confidence to ride a not lowered bike and the bikes feel so heavy to me. I have dropped a couple times at a stop even lowered. It sucks but I have my bikes modified to lessen damage. I may not be able to lean my bike hard on turns but I don’t ride all crazy either!
Good tips. I sit at 5'3" 150lbs and after a few hundred to a thousand miles, I adjust my suspension usually one notch above middle. That gives me enough rebound for cornering with my weight, but just the right amount of sag. I just did a similar video a few weeks ago showing how I manage a stock R6 and Z650. Each bike sits very different, and requires totally different technique for stops and starts. The Z650 is a great short person or possible beginner bike. Keep up the great vids!
This video just gave me hope to get a Supermoto. I thought it was point less and thought you was at 5'7 to 6 foot Lol. Thanks for the video keep on making more! 😍
A good portion of how much clearance you can get away with has to do with CONFIDENCE. Your experience riding lets you tip toe and still be confident enough to ride. Most girls I know won't touch a tall bike with a 10 foot dong. Bad ass video dude! I need to get myself one of your hoodies!!
i was riding a small bike before..after 7 years i bought a larger one and.i am tip toed but still can manage riding it .. so yes .. experience will teach u a lot of tricks
I’ve been wanting to ride a bike for years and I mean years. My dad took me out on his when I was 13 and been hooked ever since. Finally going to get my bike license and get a ninja 300 (my dream bike). Thanks for the confidence
At 5'6(167cm) the only stock sportbikes I can flatfoot are the GSXR. Suzuki really did a great job designing the subframe for shorter riders. For the fit/performance/styling and $ for maintenance, Suzuki gets my thumbs up for best bang for the buck. Coming from a zx-10r owner.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for not throwing a temper tantrum at 0.53! You managed the situation automatically, professionally , level headed, and did not skip a beat in your thought process!
Say girl - you're video was extremely helpful! I'm 34 5'4 and just getting into motorcycling! I was apprehensive because all the bikes were considerably larger than me - but i did research and found a couple video's on short riders, never came across you're until now, and your video was night and day compared to the others i had watched- it seemed the others were tall people trying to describe what short riders "WOULD DO" , however, you're a short rider saying what "YOU DO" ! lol... love it plus you're little frame is cute! Be safe - Joey B
Smart lady, very good advice. I began biking in 1967 when all bikes were far less tall. Nowadays what I consider to be a giant bike (my GTR1400) is very heavy, with a high centre of gravity, and a far too high seat height - '.m 5ft. 9 ins. and on the balls of my feet!!!!!!! As any racer will confirm, for max. handling bikes need to be light, with a low centre of gravity, and low seating. Manufacturers routinely break these basic principles, and see only the need to inflict on us complex (immensely expensive to repair) unnecessary electronics. It's all extremely silly. The bike of mine I mentioned boasts a frame and wheels painted with ONE COAT of WATER COLOUR PAINT! For heaven's sake! So, to return to the subject - a vast number today's bikers are by necessity into shorter rear suspension and / or 'Lust Racing' suspension linkages, and / or lowered seats. And as girlie said - softening the suspension all round. Although girlie manages beautifully in daylight on flat ground, rest assured that slowly manaovering a very heavy bike after dark on uneven ground on tiptoe is an entirely different matter, and a damn good recipe for dropping the machine no matter how clever/ experienced one thinks one is. P.S. A sound temporary fix for ladies are high heels. I joke not.
First video of yours I’ve watch, I’m a short rider and appreciate the tips. Cuz there is a few bikes I’m looking at some have scared me away due to seat height but this will help change that.
Nice video. Kudos ! Hats off for breaking the stereotype - 1. Girls can't ride bikes / 2. Short Riders can't ride ; you demolished both and proved ! Great Going Mate ! Happy & Safe Miles Ahead ! :) This is my first time here in this channel of yours, truly love it. :) Super Liked and subscribed.
I'm 5"2 and I ride a little Libero 125 around my City. Still tiptoe though. Uphills are all about shifting your weight to the left foot and loving the shit out of the back brake as you Rev. This video Is solid.
You hit the exact things I’m working on! I went from a 250 ninja to an enduro 500! I’m 5’3”! This made me smile! Yes! It was Helpful! Enjoyed that you wore Lafita boots, a helmet and gloves! Respect!
Today we went to the Swiss bike in Zurich and tried many bikes and I really did not get very well to the floor and I was disappointed but now that I see your video I have a chance I liked the kawasaki versys 300 since I want to buy a motorbike for trips and arrived at the floor but very little lol I am new subscriber greetings from a small Swiss town called galgenen
Good comment from a reader that seat width matters! Not just for reaching the ground but for hanging off. Also, I can't touch quite as easily as you. Just swallow your pride if you are trying to back into a spot and can't get enough traction. Get off and roll it! Dropping your bike (especially if a gravelly surface) just isn't worth it!
I just bought a scooter, and i’m 4,10, and i get disappointed cuz i'm súper short and my feet don’t touch the ground, I was about to give up, until I saw this video! Thank u so much!
You’re super funny! I’m also 5’3.5” so this was super helpful. I have a ktm rc390 and it’s fine for my height but if I wanted a diff bike, at least now I know :)
Hey, small bikes are awesome too! Don't let those macho assholes try to convince you that you *need* a 600... I hate that! I can have just as much fun on a Grom or Z125 and not die. Thanks. Small can be even more fun! Haha
I’m 4’10” too!!! I ride a slammed Ninja 300, but can only tip toe on one side still... so I ain’t thinking about upgrading to a bigger bike anytime soon
@@daisyw23 Are you diehard into sport bikes, or have you considered a cruiser? There are some pretty nice cruisers out there including the new Rebel that have a crazy low seat. My sister rides a suzuki GZ250, and she's 5'1 and sits flat foot with her knees bent! If you're really into sport bikes though, that's cool too! Make it work for you! You definitely have my respect :] P.S. After looking, Kawasaki actually makes a pretty sick looking cruiser, the Vulcan S! I don't know if you've seen it, but if you like Kawi (I do! I LOVE Ninjas and the Z125!) it's a pretty sick looking bike! It's got sexy curves and looks fast as hell! It's a 650 so it's a bit of a jump from your current bike, but it's just an example of how nice cruisers can be and not all look like Harleys or old man bikes. Good luck and ride safe! :D
I am a 5'5" tall guy with a 29" inseam and a WR250R. I like the kick stand trick, I usually look for a curb for getting on and off. I keep a concrete block near the garage for getting on and off.I have added a lowering link and slid the fork tubes up 18mm. The bike is a lot of fun...could use a little more pop, but the height is a real issue on single track. I keep getting into situations that if I could reach the ground would save me from falling over. The WR is a tank for a dirt bike and it is tough to pick up. I was hoping for a dirt bike, but will be limited to forest roads and street riding. What I need is something like the Honda CRF150 made street legal.
I only just started riding a month ago, I am 5ft 2 and got a CBR500r as a first bike, thanks for this video, I didn't think of softening the suspension to help with my height so I am definitely going to do this now (I am super light too, so the suspension is like a rock at the moment when I sit on it). Cheers.
I have a vstrom 1000 with a seat height of 34 inches after padding added, my inseam is 29.5 inches, I too put my foot onto the left foot peg and swing my leg over like she does with her super-moto, someone described this to me like mounting a horse and I have to agree, I could swing my leg over if I was 20 yrs younger but the hips don't lie anymore just hurt LOL
I really loved the V-Strom when I tried it but I got scared of the height. When the ground is slippery, even with good boots it gets really tricky to stay on tiptoes.
This gives me so much hope, I’m 5’6 and I really want a Triumph Bonneville Street Scrambler. But I wasn’t sure if I could even have my feet on the ground
some great advice for shorter riders. Confidence is key, and trying out a variety of bikes is important. I'd advise starting lower seat, and narrower through the inseam to start with and gain confidence though
People think it's just height, but the length of the legs isn't all... the width of your hips, (typically women have wider hips) and the width of the seat make a difference, a wide seat will eat up some of your leg length as you straddle it, so women can usually fit on a wider seat more comfortably. Your weight also has to do with it, a small light person wont compress the bike as much, even with adjusting the shocks, when a heavier person will drop the bike more. Also take into account, some people are small, but have bigger feet.. I'm 5'6 but have a size 11 Nike foot. So my big ass feet make up for short legs when I use my tippy toes. So all in all, with the same exact bike ten people of the same height will fit on it differently, some will be flat foot, some tippy toe, some won't fit at all... you just have to try out a few bikes and see what fits you.
Another tip when testing sitting bikes in a dealership, if the bikes has newer tires or new tires ,it's more realistic fitting, because soon or later you need to change ties, new tires will always be taller because center of the tires are never worn-out. I just changed to a sets of q3, I can't even tip toes, just barely. I have to use 1 feet for now. Also a slightly higher tire psi will increase height
It’s helpful. I’m 5’1”. I went to the dealership and sat on a Ninja 400. I hear that’s the best starter bike. Def love the ninjas but I will for sure have to lean.
5'5 human here. Also former Honda CBR500R owner. Pretty much did the same thing - softeing the suspension. But lol, being a noob back then, I didnt know to do that for 🤔 about a month before I asked the shop to have it adjusted... good times
YOU JUST GAVE ME A CONFIDENCE BOOST! THANK YOU. I'm 5'4", currently 135lbs and shopping for my 1st bike. I pretty much told myself i wouldn't go beyond 500cc for my 1st bike; so i am looking at the Ninja 400 abs & the honda cbr500r. seeing you on this bike makes me realize a larger bike is possible down the road. thanks again!
Emilee Lynch Same!! I've always pictured her as like a Philippino or something. She just reminds me if a gal I went to high school with from the Philippines.
Got my 5 foot, 100 pound lady a Honda Rebel 500. Perfect. Maximum fun and she has no ego problem making some satement. Low seat height, lightweight, and plenty of power for the highway. I didnt consider a supersport bike or large, heavy cruiser.
I'm 5'2" and have been a little bummed that all I can fit stock is a cruiser; this really made me feel like I can do a sports bike and ride around with my husband! Thanks!
I'm 5'4 and ride a Bandit 600, not saying its the biggest bike but lots of top heavy weight. And I am perfectly fine its all in your head, you can do everything with just your left foot.. :)
Biker babe, half way through the video and you still haven't started with information . Try having important info in the begging ppl have short attention spans .
I thought I was a short rider until I saw this. I'm 5ft8 30 inch inside leg and I have to tip toe on full size bikes, kawasaki make awesome shorter bikes though. 800mm seat height is my limit. Can't believe you can ride a gsxr I need to reevaluate things now. I had ruled them out. So thank you. Take care.
Dirt bike mods for short riders include lowering front fork in triple clamp, cutting seat foam, cutting / shortening sub frame, rear shock spring adjust- change rate for less rider weight ( check race sag), shock linkage lowering kit, 18 inch rear wheel vs. 19.
Did this video help you out?! Let me know!
Me personally no, but my girlfriend is a shorty haha she's looking to get into motorcycles. Good job keep up the videos.
Thank you SO much! I am a midget and your video really inspired me! I one foot it & am real good. And I never stop on an uphill or downhill. I also use a 2 step ladder to get on & I usually ride to an area where I can get one foot down, like a curb. I lean a lot (45*) at stop lights but get one foot firmly planted. One advantage to my 3'7" height is that I tuck when going fast and hardly any wind hits me.
A Girl and Her Bike lmao, I remember asking you this through sc. Thanks so much for the vid.
A Girl and Her Bike is there a video explaining why we can't see ya face?
Dat moto boi she's pretty AF, can't be sharing that with just any old plebs :)
I think motorcycle companies should make motorcycles of different size like Small, medium, large and extra large for people of different height.
Adjustable seats. Offer multiple swingarms like backstraps for newer pistols. Sell bikes like guns, basically.
Kumar Anand Raj there manufacturer that do that. Kawasaki and BMW are two that I can think of at the moment. I am 5’2” and I took GS750 for ride, had a lowered seat and that was it.
@@rohitnarayan3966 Is it available in India
Kumar Anand Raj the GS is available in India, not sure about the Kawasaki
Get a moped
In 153cm (5'0), ride a KTM 690 Duke R which has a seat height of 865mm (nothings lowered, and standard seat) , 1 foot tippy toe, I love watching people's reactions when I get on it and ride away.
Respect
I am 5-5 that means I will fit on a gsxr 1000 with a seat height of 810mm
You give me hope
Hey man... I also have 5'1... Can it be comfortable to ride gixer 250 like it having seat height 800mm
Bruh
I'm 5'0"-5'1" and my inseam is approx 27" I haven't really found female riders that are shorter than me. You had really helpful tips, but I wish I'd be able to find a female rider who is actually my height or smaller to boost up my confidence.
I'm 5 ft and inseam is 29 "
I have a ninja 400krt
4’10 with a 26” inseam! I’m a brand new rider lol
I’m 4’11 w/ 26 inseam
I'm barley 5ft.
My wife saw this video! she's 5'2'', and you got her pretty pumped about her cbr300 after seeing this!
I’m 5’2 and I ride motorcycles. I have friends my height on a 1000cc. Watch bee Queen
Very nice video. I am a 5'4" height rider. Finally got some confidence. Thanks for creating such a beautiful content.
I am a 5"2 height rider also and I'm riding my xr200.
00:50 first motovlogger ever to not bitch about someone in the middle of the road like that...
+DementedHounds Lol I don't really road rage. We all make mistakes :]
awesome. subbed
DementedHounds Exactly what I was thinking
DementedHounds it would be a whole other story if it was Snowcat
I noticed it too ! Good One. True that.
The thing to remind new riders of is "uneven pavement" at the bottom of hills, near curbs/gutters. It's tough to remember to use the foot opposite of the dips to keep yourself from falling over.
Good point, that's the trick.... if you don't (maybe you have to stop too quickly in an emergency) you might have to shuffle seat position VERY quickly... or you'll struggle not to drop it. Focus on keeping that 'hunk of steel' vertical (until you are moving at some speed) Then open the throttle - you earned it. 🙂
Great stuff! Jessica is 5'2 and goes through all that stuff too... best advice, like you said in the video... is that you're just gonna have to learn how to deal! We've modified Jessica's bikes slightly but she still has to make a few sacrifices, it is what it is.
lol the struggle is REAL! I wish they made bikes that were smaller with just as much power as the big bikes though. Without any modifications.
Ok I'm only 4'11 & would ❤ to ride with my boyfriend not just on his motorcycle, I want my own too. Can't wait to go shopping for one after all this coronavirus is over with
Olivia Salazar gooooood luckkk
@@dawoudjoufcaranguian5319 Thanks
@@oliviasalazar8867 Consider a ninja 400 or z400, I'm 5'5 and they are super comfortable to sit on. Sat on them at the dealership. With a few mods or so you could feel the same with one of those. The reviews Ive been seeing are pretty good too. A solid first bike!
Go get it now girl fuck coronavirus and ride ride ride
At this point with the Corona virus seems to be more political, especially with the news making it more worse then it is. If I was you, I would pick a bike now and ride. Ninja 400 is really nice. I have a cbr500r and I'm 5'3. Enjoy it when you get one!
I'm actually 5 feet and 9 inches tall and I was worried about my height and the future problems that may come with it. So, not just this video was helpful to me but also it made me feel a lot more comfortable with my future purchases about a new bikes. Thanks a lot.
The greatest Motocross racer of all time was only like 5'7 And some of the best racers now are like 5'9 5'10 Height isnt a factor
WOW! giant props to you for riding tall bikes without lowering them. That's impressive.
love ur channel man keep it up
You should watch the video of that one little dude riding the big GS. You can do it
How do u lower them...??
@@khokamtoko1902 you're gonna have to install a lowering kit for your bike. Keep in mind though that this will sacrifice ground clearance, and this might be a problem with different kind of roads (specially for speed breakers)
She literally explained how she lowered the seat height of both bikes. Did you even watch her video?
Short people problems...
I know the feeling 😂😔
SHORT PEOPLE UNITE
we got this
Same man
Not problems. Just life. Shaking head....
best short person bike is 2006+Yamaha FZ-1 with a simple all-thread suspension link, then drop the front 2" before the forks hit
@@RogueCamVids yes
Half way through the vid I realize I am 6'2" and have no reason to watch wtf am I doing
Mackenzie Ashford same here
Same here :D
me too but when i saw the thumbnail and just had to click
Mackenzie Ashford good for u dipshit
How is that even remotely funny?
The only problem i see short people having trouble is when they try to stop the bike in upward or downward hill slop thats when skill comes XD
That do't require skill... just use ur brain and keep brakes pressed
Going downhill when you’re starting off makes things way easier literally just let go of the brakes and push off and you’re Rollin
And picking up the bike
And also tank slappers during U-turns
Thts true...
I'm 5'3 and was so sad thinking that I'm too short to ride a bike....but this video inspired me alot...thank you so much 💓💗
I felt the same way (I'm about 5'3 also) and always wanted to ride a motorcycle but could only manage with four wheelers due to my height. There is hope for us all though :)
I didn't realize you were so tiny, now I'm more excited to look at bikes because I am short af too.
Alexis Brown she's only 100 pounds 😳
Alexis Brown 100 pounds less than kids in africa
Alexis Brown you'll never get one
I’m 5ft and 98pounds xx
If you short... don't ride.
Hi, I'm 5' and just started to learn how to ride yesterday, I'm up for day 2 today, it has been challenging to learn without being able to touch the ground, so I might look at some modifications to my new bike to make me feel a little less nervous, but thanks for the tips :)
Jenny
I am a brand new, 5' 3 1/2" tall, mature, lady bike rider. You were very helpful, thank you.
I know It's been awhile since this video has been posted but I just wanted to say thank you so much for these tips I'm 5,3 and I've been wanting a street bike so badly but my boyfriend pressures me on how I'm to short and I can't hold up the bike but you just showed me he's proven wrong that I can at least try, thank you so much!
You can do it. I'm 3" shorter than you and daily a street bike and have ride my friends superbike.
Suzanne Austin thank you for the support and you are one brave girl to ride a street bike at your height, I worship you lol
chelsea coover I’m 5’1” and am on my 3rd bike. I get mine lowered. I don’t have the confidence to ride a not lowered bike and the bikes feel so heavy to me. I have dropped a couple times at a stop even lowered. It sucks but I have my bikes modified to lessen damage. I may not be able to lean my bike hard on turns but I don’t ride all crazy either!
For everyone who replied i am asking..I am like 5'1"Can i ride a bike with 81cm seat height?or 65?Im pretty confident i can but idk
get bike, ditch bf lol
Good tips. I sit at 5'3" 150lbs and after a few hundred to a thousand miles, I adjust my suspension usually one notch above middle. That gives me enough rebound for cornering with my weight, but just the right amount of sag. I just did a similar video a few weeks ago showing how I manage a stock R6 and Z650. Each bike sits very different, and requires totally different technique for stops and starts. The Z650 is a great short person or possible beginner bike. Keep up the great vids!
I watch this video after watching 2 part series of yours and I saw your comment here. Thanks for your video. Its got good tips.
This video just gave me hope to get a Supermoto. I thought it was point less and thought you was at 5'7 to 6 foot Lol. Thanks for the video keep on making more! 😍
YAASSSS! glad it helped!
7Tech I'm 40 kg and its fucking hard for me to hold a scooter! That's why I ride a raptor 700 :) , that's why I don't ride dirt bikes
Wael Oman Vlogs that just means u skipped leg days
What's her height?
A good portion of how much clearance you can get away with has to do with CONFIDENCE. Your experience riding lets you tip toe and still be confident enough to ride. Most girls I know won't touch a tall bike with a 10 foot dong. Bad ass video dude! I need to get myself one of your hoodies!!
+Killswitch Queen yeah it definitely requires a lot of confidence. I've dropped both of those bikes more than I can count on one hand LOL.
HOT !!!
i was riding a small bike before..after 7 years i bought a larger one and.i am tip toed but still can manage riding it .. so yes .. experience will teach u a lot of tricks
I’ve been wanting to ride a bike for years and I mean years. My dad took me out on his when I was 13 and been hooked ever since. Finally going to get my bike license and get a ninja 300 (my dream bike).
Thanks for the confidence
IG?
pandj350z what?
At 5'6(167cm) the only stock sportbikes I can flatfoot are the GSXR. Suzuki really did a great job designing the subframe for shorter riders. For the fit/performance/styling and $ for maintenance, Suzuki gets my thumbs up for best bang for the buck. Coming from a zx-10r owner.
thank you for this video a much needed one that needed to be made. I have shared it with my wife she is 5'3 and about 115 lbs Def helping her out
That's awesome! Glad it was able to help out!
I NEEDED THIS!!! Going to get my bike raised back to stock height so I’m not a clumsy fool when test riding bikes I need to tip toe
finally somebody who shows how to do it instead of telling you how to set up suspension sag
Thank you, thank you, thank you for not throwing a temper tantrum at 0.53! You managed the situation automatically, professionally , level headed, and did not skip a beat in your thought process!
So helpful. There are not that many female riders putting up any videos, so it's nice to see. Answered a lot of questions I had about height.
This video is years ago and it still make me watch it :)
5'1" here on a 390 Duke MY2018
Waa mah gwaddd
Say girl - you're video was extremely helpful! I'm 34 5'4 and just getting into motorcycling! I was apprehensive because all the bikes were considerably larger than me - but i did research and found a couple video's on short riders, never came across you're until now, and your video was night and day compared to the others i had watched- it seemed the others were tall people trying to describe what short riders "WOULD DO" , however, you're a short rider saying what "YOU DO" ! lol... love it plus you're little frame is cute! Be safe - Joey B
Smart lady, very good advice. I began biking in 1967 when all bikes were far less tall. Nowadays what I consider to be a giant bike (my GTR1400) is very heavy, with a high centre of gravity, and a far too high seat height - '.m 5ft. 9 ins. and on the balls of my feet!!!!!!! As any racer will confirm, for max. handling bikes need to be light, with a low centre of gravity, and low seating. Manufacturers routinely break these basic principles, and see only the need to inflict on us complex (immensely expensive to repair) unnecessary electronics. It's all extremely silly. The bike of mine I mentioned boasts a frame and wheels painted with ONE COAT of WATER COLOUR PAINT! For heaven's sake! So, to return to the subject - a vast number today's bikers are by necessity into shorter rear suspension and / or 'Lust Racing' suspension linkages, and / or lowered seats. And as girlie said - softening the suspension all round. Although girlie manages beautifully in daylight on flat ground, rest assured that slowly manaovering a very heavy bike after dark on uneven ground on tiptoe is an entirely different matter, and a damn good recipe for dropping the machine no matter how clever/ experienced one thinks one is. P.S. A sound temporary fix for ladies are high heels. I joke not.
Super helpful. Also your confidence on both bikes is unreal!
First video of yours I’ve watch, I’m a short rider and appreciate the tips. Cuz there is a few bikes I’m looking at some have scared me away due to seat height but this will help change that.
Nice video. Kudos ! Hats off for breaking the stereotype - 1. Girls can't ride bikes / 2. Short Riders can't ride ; you demolished both and proved ! Great Going Mate ! Happy & Safe Miles Ahead ! :) This is my first time here in this channel of yours, truly love it. :)
Super Liked and subscribed.
how do you not have 500k+ subs, your content is so good lol. like the editing is rly good... keep it up
because no ass no boobs and no face
Sven C Lol
too much talking, fast forward to 05:40 for short riders
Thanks
I'm 5"2 and I ride a little Libero 125 around my City. Still tiptoe though. Uphills are all about shifting your weight to the left foot and loving the shit out of the back brake as you Rev. This video Is solid.
You hit the exact things I’m working on! I went from a 250 ninja to an enduro 500! I’m 5’3”! This made me smile! Yes! It was Helpful! Enjoyed that you wore Lafita boots, a helmet and gloves! Respect!
Today we went to the Swiss bike in Zurich and tried many bikes and I really did not get very well to the floor and I was disappointed but now that I see your video I have a chance I liked the kawasaki versys 300 since I want to buy a motorbike for trips and arrived at the floor but very little lol I am new subscriber greetings from a small Swiss town called galgenen
"I am a 100 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes..." Lol xDDDDDDD
100 *lbs (lot of bull shit!) Please go METRIC! Bangkok-Johnny, (THAILAND METRIC COUNTRY)* ruclips.net/video/zH73UHVRh2k/видео.html
"me sitting on it, it would be rock hard " we talking about the bike, ye?
haha
Johnny sins😂😂
Sounds like a 14 year old’s comment.
@@SaintsPurgatory Ι was actually 16 back then my friend
I'm 5'6" 135 lbs and was thinking I might struggle a bit, but this has me convinced otherwise now... thanks shorty! Haha love the videos :)
Good comment from a reader that seat width matters! Not just for reaching the ground but for hanging off. Also, I can't touch quite as easily as you. Just swallow your pride if you are trying to back into a spot and can't get enough traction. Get off and roll it! Dropping your bike (especially if a gravelly surface) just isn't worth it!
I just bought a scooter, and i’m 4,10, and i get disappointed cuz i'm súper short and my feet don’t touch the ground, I was about to give up, until I saw this video! Thank u so much!
🤣🤣🤣🤣✌
Here even kids can ride scooters. Its easier because you have a stepboard. Dani Pedrosa is 5'2 but competes in MotoGP driving tall bikes.
A very lovely girl with tons of courage and confidence. Just inspiring. Good work.
When you are 1.65m tall you appreciate those videos.
Thanks ^^
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Great video, AGHB! Thanks from a short rider in Brazil!
super cool video, great editing and shooting!
You’re super funny! I’m also 5’3.5” so this was super helpful. I have a ktm rc390 and it’s fine for my height but if I wanted a diff bike, at least now I know :)
lmao im 4ft 10" so i stick with my grom lmao
Hey, small bikes are awesome too!
Don't let those macho assholes try to convince you that you *need* a 600... I hate that!
I can have just as much fun on a Grom or Z125 and not die. Thanks.
Small can be even more fun! Haha
you dont need a 600..... but you sure are missing out
😂🤘same
I’m 4’10” too!!! I ride a slammed Ninja 300, but can only tip toe on one side still... so I ain’t thinking about upgrading to a bigger bike anytime soon
@@daisyw23 Are you diehard into sport bikes, or have you considered a cruiser?
There are some pretty nice cruisers out there including the new Rebel that have a crazy low seat. My sister rides a suzuki GZ250, and she's 5'1 and sits flat foot with her knees bent!
If you're really into sport bikes though, that's cool too! Make it work for you!
You definitely have my respect :]
P.S. After looking, Kawasaki actually makes a pretty sick looking cruiser, the Vulcan S!
I don't know if you've seen it, but if you like Kawi (I do! I LOVE Ninjas and the Z125!) it's a pretty sick looking bike! It's got sexy curves and looks fast as hell! It's a 650 so it's a bit of a jump from your current bike, but it's just an example of how nice cruisers can be and not all look like Harleys or old man bikes.
Good luck and ride safe!
:D
Wow that intro shows a very different personality!!
LOVE UR VID!!
I am a 5'5" tall guy with a 29" inseam and a WR250R. I like the kick stand trick, I usually look for a curb for getting on and off. I keep a concrete block near the garage for getting on and off.I have added a lowering link and slid the fork tubes up 18mm. The bike is a lot of fun...could use a little more pop, but the height is a real issue on single track. I keep getting into situations that if I could reach the ground would save me from falling over. The WR is a tank for a dirt bike and it is tough to pick up. I was hoping for a dirt bike, but will be limited to forest roads and street riding. What I need is something like the Honda CRF150 made street legal.
Nice video!!! 😊😊
Thanks this helped from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Dopest intro god damn
Thank u!!! I have the same issue with my Ducati hypermotard.
What year? And how tall are you hun did you reach the ground??
Yes, your words and actions are comforting and educational for small people like me.
I only just started riding a month ago, I am 5ft 2 and got a CBR500r as a first bike, thanks for this video, I didn't think of softening the suspension to help with my height so I am definitely going to do this now (I am super light too, so the suspension is like a rock at the moment when I sit on it). Cheers.
amazing, its like a skill they should teach at msf classes
1.9k dislikes were simps who didn't like when she said she was single
Facts 😂
I have a vstrom 1000 with a seat height of 34 inches after padding added, my inseam is 29.5 inches, I too put my foot onto the left foot peg and swing my leg over like she does with her super-moto, someone described this to me like mounting a horse and I have to agree, I could swing my leg over if I was 20 yrs younger but the hips don't lie anymore just hurt LOL
I really loved the V-Strom when I tried it but I got scared of the height. When the ground is slippery, even with good boots it gets really tricky to stay on tiptoes.
This gives me so much hope, I’m 5’6 and I really want a Triumph Bonneville Street Scrambler. But I wasn’t sure if I could even have my feet on the ground
some great advice for shorter riders. Confidence is key, and trying out a variety of bikes is important. I'd advise starting lower seat, and narrower through the inseam to start with and gain confidence though
i’m literally 4’9 and i wanna get a bike so bad 😭😂
spacegvrl im 4’9 and I just got myself a grom :) im on my tippy toes but I can ride it
Get a grom
People think it's just height, but the length of the legs isn't all... the width of your hips, (typically women have wider hips) and the width of the seat make a difference, a wide seat will eat up some of your leg length as you straddle it, so women can usually fit on a wider seat more comfortably. Your weight also has to do with it, a small light person wont compress the bike as much, even with adjusting the shocks, when a heavier person will drop the bike more.
Also take into account, some people are small, but have bigger feet.. I'm 5'6 but have a size 11 Nike foot. So my big ass feet make up for short legs when I use my tippy toes.
So all in all, with the same exact bike ten people of the same height will fit on it differently, some will be flat foot, some tippy toe, some won't fit at all... you just have to try out a few bikes and see what fits you.
6"7... can't even look cool on a crotchrocket 😐... struggle is real
Another tip when testing sitting bikes in a dealership, if the bikes has newer tires or new tires ,it's more realistic fitting, because soon or later you need to change ties, new tires will always be taller because center of the tires are never worn-out. I just changed to a sets of q3, I can't even tip toes, just barely. I have to use 1 feet for now. Also a slightly higher tire psi will increase height
It’s helpful. I’m 5’1”. I went to the dealership and sat on a Ninja 400. I hear that’s the best starter bike. Def love the ninjas but I will for sure have to lean.
i am 152 cm but no problem
i am a soldier of Gorkha Regiment
of Indian army
#PKMBK sir✌
All respect to Ghurkas!
I am a sikh but i love nd respect gorkha 's
In my country... We need to be 170cm to be a soldier...
and your point is???
Good video. But it's not your height that matters. It's your inseam.
5'2" with a 35-inch inseam, I wanna see that dude hahaha
How tall are you, Mike?
CycleCruza i found your girlfriend
lol
SamRollins TheWanderer haha lol
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He's more into Megan Griffiths, lol.
SamRollins, LOL you be talkin' about da Cruza. Man, das co'
(well, it's not cold really, it's uh. . . well, ... . . uh. . . . um)
5'5 human here. Also former Honda CBR500R owner. Pretty much did the same thing - softeing the suspension. But lol, being a noob back then, I didnt know to do that for 🤔 about a month before I asked the shop to have it adjusted... good times
Thanks for this! Looking to buy my 1st bike this October. I'm 5"2, and yes girl. This video was super helpful!
It's ok on flat roads .but
can you face stop up the hills? I think will be very hard to start up hills.
right bro
hey its z
i m 5.1 feet and not enough
to supermoto
Remember Ricky Carmichael, he rode the 450cc bike like the 80cc.
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This video was really helpful. I am really thankful that you were able to make this video. Thank you!
YOU JUST GAVE ME A CONFIDENCE BOOST! THANK YOU.
I'm 5'4", currently 135lbs and shopping for my 1st bike. I pretty much told myself i wouldn't go beyond 500cc for my 1st bike; so i am looking at the Ninja 400 abs & the honda cbr500r.
seeing you on this bike makes me realize a larger bike is possible down the road. thanks again!
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"brown hair, brown eyes, single and ready"
YAY!
"I'm just kidding I'm not single"
:'(
2:45 .... is that a hint to try?
JP Criddle you got it.
I dint know why I'm watching this, I'm 190cm (or about 24 cabbages, 6 smoked eals for you Americans)
Can you do a face reveal
Puma 13 she said she would do a face reveal at 100k... but for some reason i cant stop imagining her as an asian.
Emilee Lynch Same!! I've always pictured her as like a Philippino or something. She just reminds me if a gal I went to high school with from the Philippines.
Puma 13 she deff. has freckles.. maybe? lol
I think she is Asian cause look at her boyfriend Brian
deff Asian & I am a midget. lm = lil midgie. midgie + lil Asian = cute couple
Got my 5 foot, 100 pound lady a Honda Rebel 500. Perfect. Maximum fun and she has no ego problem making some satement. Low seat height, lightweight, and plenty of power for the highway. I didnt consider a supersport bike or large, heavy cruiser.
I'm 5'2" and have been a little bummed that all I can fit stock is a cruiser; this really made me feel like I can do a sports bike and ride around with my husband! Thanks!
Yamaja R3
The weight of the motor I cant carry:(
I would just ride then edit a voice over in later.
i bet passing cars are like wtf as bike bloggers wave ther arms around full convo mode lol.
I wonder how Suburban delinquent fits. #babylegs #OompaLoompa
Gsxr 750s are deceptively easy to flatfoot. Don't know what it is
I'm 5'4 and ride a Bandit 600, not saying its the biggest bike but lots of top heavy weight. And I am perfectly fine its all in your head, you can do everything with just your left foot.. :)
Thank you keep coming with them Videos!
Music on this was siiiiick
You may be of short height but you have longs legs lol
Biker babe, half way through the video and you still haven't started with information . Try having important info in the begging ppl have short attention spans .
Great Video! Plus 100 extra love points for the Rossi helmet. C:
I thought I was a short rider until I saw this. I'm 5ft8 30 inch inside leg and I have to tip toe on full size bikes, kawasaki make awesome shorter bikes though. 800mm seat height is my limit. Can't believe you can ride a gsxr I need to reevaluate things now. I had ruled them out. So thank you. Take care.
I'll like it more if you remove your helmet while explaining 😄
nice to know you're local def subscribin' thanks for the tip! new rider here! I have same concern with R6 and not planning to lower it...
that's exactly my situation on a 83.5 cm seat height bike that i am planning to get. i am 5'4", about 110lbs. thanks!! this helps a lot.
Dirt bike mods for short riders include lowering front fork in triple clamp, cutting seat foam, cutting / shortening sub frame, rear shock spring adjust- change rate for less rider weight ( check race sag), shock linkage lowering kit, 18 inch rear wheel vs. 19.
im 5''2" and literallry crawling over my new xr150,825mm seat, thanks for this tip to mount my moto...cheers mate!