The Lady wants a bike

TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hello everyone!

Well, the little lady is following in our footsteps and she's going to do her CBT and get herself a motor Smile

Here's the hard part, she really is a *little* lady, and I'm wondering what 125's out there will fit a 5'0" woman.

Cheers for any repsonses guys, hopefully we'll see you on the road soon Smile

Chris

Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Our annabella is small I believe she had a nsr and then a cbr 400.
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Cruisers are awesome for small chicks Thumbs Up

Susi · Whitton Girl Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Karma :

I think she's the same size as your little lady. Though if I am wrong, she'll come back stressing that it's one extra inch Very Happy

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TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

She's really liking the look of the NSR, but we don't know if it'll be short enough for her.

Nighteyes · Dirty Bint Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

If she is 5 ft 0 (like myself) then she should just about be able to fit on a Mito or any cruiser type. I believe NSR's are do-able for the midget variety but never tried that one.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

The NSR is quite narrow (which is as important as the height). If you can find an imported Cagiva Freccia then these are low and narrow as well. The Mito is not that low and is also quite wide, same for the Aprilia RS125. Also the TZR125 is quite narrow and low, but is kick start only, or if she can take the lack of performance and the price then a CBR125.

After that you are pretty much on to the cruisers and the commuter bikes.

All the best

Keith
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dandit · Nearly there... Joined: 04 May 2004 Karma :

she can have my sachs xtc 125 2003 model for £1800 its got a slightly damaged seat unit (screw hole cracked up) which ive fixed with fiber glass I dont know how much a seat unit is and I dont care I got a bandit to ride when I do my test or if you know anyone else that wants an xtc let me know Very Happy

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

I am 5' 0" (well, the nurse said 5' and a quarter.... so, yes Susi I'm very angry Wink

) and rode an NSR125RK, it was a pretty old bike (1991), but was the narrowest, lightest and smallest of the sporty 125s. I actually found it easier to ride than the cruiser types - which whilst are lower they are more heavy.

The advantage of the NSRs is that the seat will cut down too if she is still struggling. I never could get my feet flat on the floor, and sometimes slopey roads/junctions were a problem, but not enough to put her off!

Best of luck Thumbs Up

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TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Thanks guys, she's got her heart set on an NSR or an RS like me. I'm hoping she goes for the NSR to be honest, don't want a 'his and hers' thing going on.

Anyhow, thanks for the advice Smile

Chris

kevingranger · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Karma :

The sachs XTC is a smart bike. That is a cheap price you got it for. £3700+ new. What is the performance like on them, ease of getting parts etc.

kev

Jinx · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 10 Apr 2004 Karma :

The CBR400 is quite low - the triarm is slightly highter than the gull arm - I think the seat height on a gull arm is 21" which I believe is the lowest of the 400s.

The raptor and the ducati monster are both very low (I can get my feet down knees bent on those) for when she is ready to move up to bigger bikes.
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karen_moomin · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Karma :

NSR's are a nice size. I'm 5'8" and if anything it's a tad too small for me (which is fine...I feel in control of it). However, I have small and thin hands and I find the clutch lever a bit of a stretch. Maybe that's something I will adapt to. But from what I know and what everyone else has said about NSR's, they are the ideal bike to learn on anyway.

Best of luck to her, you've just got to find one now!! Thumbs Up

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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Leg length is all that matters, if you can get both feet ont he ground then its ridable.

Most asian people are quite small, im sure hights of 5ft or a bit more are fairly common in japan and china. So don't rule out an import bike.