Vertically Challenged.........

superchoward · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Karma :

.......and want a super moto. Being 5 ft 3 i have been told Supermoto's have really high seats which could prove a problem. Anyone able to tell me if im too small to touch the ground Smile

or whether i would be ok on one, obviously i have not sat on one yet which i will try before i buy obviously. Do any have higher seats than others? Laughing

Thanks
Chris

Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Shouldnt be a problem you learn to slide of the seat and stick one of your feet doen I am 5''7 and rode g's dr600 and couldn't get either feet on the floor the best idea is to go and sit on some!
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superchoward · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Karma :

Jesus, 5ft7 and couldnt touch the floor Shocked

. Shiiiiiitt. Oh well, thanks Smile

I will be on a 125 if it makes much difference. Look like a tit at traffic lights though Razz

Chris

Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

Height means nothing, just as long as you have a bit of strength to hold the bike up you can hang off the side when stopped, I'm not the tallest and used to ride about on an xtz750, traffic lights were fun, one foot on the floor, the other in the air and a bum hanging off the saddle. Thumbs Up

jcbiker · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Karma :

you should be ok. though i am 6ft 2-3, so i cant realy say, though i know someone around 5ft who rides a ktm jobbie. those ccm's arent that tal. have a look.
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superchoward · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Karma :

I think so far i want either a Yamaha DT125 (don't know about the R or where it should go or what the difference is Very Happy

) a Honda XR L 125. Dont really know of any others, anyone have any suggestions? I will have around £1000 to spend, not much i know but, need to learn to drive and save for car too Sad

Chris

Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

Here's the closest one I could find in Northern England that matched your price and it is £995, but I would ask about the condition of the bike to make sure it's ok!

MTC Motorcycles, Reading, Berkshire.

https://www.mtcmotorcycles.co.uk/d_stock.php?id=768

https://www.mtcmotorcycles.co.uk/StockImages/768.jpg

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

It will also make a different how heavy you are.

I'm 5' and about 6" off the floor on most crossers... I get on and the suspension doesn't shit one iota. If you are slightly heavier you're weight will drop the suspension - hopefully enough to get a couple of toes on the floor. Thumbs Up

You just need to try a few and see how comfortable you would be hanging off slightly to hold it up.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Height isn't all that important with supermotos, once you are on them they are pretty easy to balance. My mate who is 5'6" manages fine on my MZ 660 which has a seat height of 900mm (ie fecking huge).

Speaking of which, MZ do a very well built 4-stroke motard with their own engine. Historically MZ 4-strokes have been very well engineered and this one is sleeved down from 160cc so it should be ultra reliable. I was looking at them the other day and wishing they had made bikes like that when I was a learner.

https://egli-shop.com/presse/pictures/125msskratz/stopper.jpg
https://www.beaudrymotorsports.com/images/mz/mz125Sm.jpg
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jaffa · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Karma :

There used to be a dwarf (don't know the PC term) lived near me when I was younger, he had a CX500, used to jump off and on again at traffic lights, it was an incredible sight.
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Tarmacsurfer · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

Something like THIS may help.

*grins*
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El_Bandido · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

you could try this: https://www.buddy-x.de/bilder/startseite/09.jpg

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Is it not horizontally challenged?
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El_Bandido · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

no thats fat people Laughing

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I'm only 5"6 and don't have a problem really, can touch both feet flat anyway on both KTM and WR so...

Only thing I can't do is kick start it without having the stand down and stand on the pegs... I tried to kick it without the stand this morning at bike garage and fell over Laughing

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superchoward · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Karma :

Well at the minute im a bit fat. But hopefully that will change soon Praying

I dont think Reading is that close to me, Berkshire doesn't sound local anyway Laughing

Although for only £995 that bike looks perfect!! Might have to invest in some of those shoes with massive soles, or not Razz

. That MZ is really nice aswell.
Thanks for all the help

Chris

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slapbassmunky · L Plate Warrior Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Dont CCM make low seat versions of the R30 and 404DS?