When you’re so short, even the “short riders” video excludes you…

I’m 5.6 with 28 inseam. I know what means to struggle with a taller bike. I do believe that getting known your motorcycle balance helps a lot. I also use the foot pegs to jump on my bike. Thanks for the tips.

*If you're a short rider, ask yourself if you want to just have one foot down every single time you stop.* Having a good contact patch on both sides maintain confidence. Try a reduced reach seat first. Try riding footwear that adds height. As a last resort, get that lowering link and lower the front forks (rear shock is not about ride height). Manufacturers design most bikes for tall people and assume short riders will just live like that. They can design shorter bikes (frame, suspension, etc.) but they're in the business of selling high volumes and not appeasing all riders. *Make YOUR bike as comfortable as YOU need it to be.*

Not sure if anyone will see this or not, but I guarantee you can ride if you really want to, i’m 5’1 so most bikes are not meant for someone my size, however if you’re interested in getting a sport bike i can confidently recommend SUZUKI due to the lower seat height, i haven’t lowered any of my bikes and i can touch the ground with my toes or flat foot one foot at a time, i have little to no confidence issues riding anymore and i’d like to buy a 1000 someday when i can afford one, if you’re passionate about riding, you’ll find a way, and you’ll become more and more comfortable the more seat time you get and it’ll feel very natural regardless of your height, don’t feel like you can’t do it if you’re not super tall, i’m telling you, you absolutely can.

All the tips are applicable but for SHORT riders, we're talking 5'2 and below, lowering the bike is a MUST to be comfortable and prevent dropping in scenarios such as stopping on leaves, sand, black ice, oil slicks, hills, and potholes. Great video!

was exiting my neighborhood from a different stop sign the other day. (I'm a 5'4 female on a yamaha fz6) I didn't realize the ground was sloped by this stop sign, when i went to put my foot down I didn't feel the ground then panicked and couldn't muscle the bike back upright in time. Luckily (and unfortunately) the whole neighborhood saw... people were coming out of their houses 😂 and a few guys came to help, one of them that picked up my bike with me was my next door neighbor. Very embarrassing and humbling moment. As you mentioned already, watch where you stop shorties.

im 5'5, been riding for a year, currently i own the V2 and Tiger 900 rally (adv bike 34.25in), i don't even put the tiger seat to the lower configuration. when i first started i wouldn't dare throw a leg over the tiger let alone buy one. the more you ride the more confident you become, anyone asking if they can handle so and so bike probably can't because in their mind they've already decided they can't

This is seriously helpful! From the short person crew I’m working on all of these. Embarrassed to say I can’t figure out walking the bike yet 🤦🏽‍♀️

I’m 4’10” (26” inseam) and I can only tippy toe one side on my lowered Ninja 300 (28” seat height). To paint a picture for you, my legs are so short that I can’t even reach my kickstand while sitting on the bike. So I have to kick the stand up, hop on the bike then go, and also stop, hop off the bike, kick the stand down and park. So for anyone wondering if they’re too short to ride? NO YOU ARENT!!! YOU JUST NEED TO PRACTICE!!! YOU GOT THIS!!! Also from my experience, the easiest way to reverse a bike as a short rider is to just flip the bike around on the kickstand. This method works on basically all sport bikes, but I’m not sure does this apply to cruisers or dirt.

@Jones Bros Garage - I needed this video. This was phenomenally explained and thorough. I am a new rider who is also 5' 6" and I really have my heart set on a Honda CRF250L Rally but that 35.2" seat height was very intimidating when I test rode it. I love the bike though. I have hope though because there's plenty of kits out there like seat lowering and also links that I could use. I am going to start with the seat lowering and see how that feels. I gotta first get up the money for the bike but yea, This video will definitely be my reference point for any information.

Highly recommended! I am 5’5 and this is VERY HELPFUL! Saving up to get a pani. ♥️

Good tips. I always look at the angle of the street when I stop. If it's a bit too low on my left, I'll use front brake and put my right foot down but typically I'm using the rear brake when coming to a stop and putting my left foot down. Another tip...I never put my bike in neutral just in case I need to make a quick exit if it looks like the car coming up behind me doesn't look like it's going to stop. I also stop to the left or right of the car in front, never directly behind and in the spot that gives me the best way to escape.

Thanks or sharing your experience. You are knowledgable and really easy to listen to!

I am 5 Foot 4 and I am going to take the Ducati Supersport tomorrow ! I have been riding CBR 500R 2014 for 7 years , but Ducati is 1 inch higher THanks so much for your video! HOpefully everything gonna be alright.

Love your videos, keep making more of these.

If you're 5'1" then height DOES matter. Adventure bikes are OUT. You can't ride them without jumping off the bike every time it comes to a stop. You CAN ride a modern Z1000 JUST ABOUT if you're an experienced rider. If you're not, then you will almost certainly drop it A LOT. The simple answer is for the manufacturers to CONSIDER shorter riders, when they design them. Lower seat height rails to allow a lower seat height. THEN they can simply offer a THICKER SEAT for taller riders! WHY DON'T THEY ALL DO THIS NOW??? Why do we have to put up with "seat height apartheid"???

Thanks bro! This helps a lot! Ride safely.

Tip Toeing a 400+ lb motorcycle is adding risk to an already risky activity. I ride and I am short. There is a very real risk for short street riders in an emergency to drop a machine in the midst of 4,000 lb automobiles with distracted drivers.

I had a duc 620 and I tip toed at 5’5” so I was hesitant to get something bigger. I appreciate this video.

What a video you made WELL EXPLAINED ABOUT THE SUBJECT!

All we need is experience and knowledge.... Love the video....much love from India

I was doubting myself if I could ride a big bike which had pull me back in upgrading to Yamaha R6. But now, after seeing your video, I will go now for the bigger bike. Your video is an inspiration.

The quality of your videos are really good, keep up the good work

I believe that a person's INSEAM vs SEAT HEIGHT is the main factor to consider when considering a bike. Although I am 5' 7", my inseam is only 29", so a bike with a 31.9" (810 mm) seat height results in a tip toe stance at a stop light.

Thanks for this. I'm 5'4"/5'5" and hoping to be okay on a Ninja 650. People seem to have varying opinions on the subject. But this is probably the best take I've heard so far.

Great video, thanks man it was so helpful and I actually enjoyed it, Greetings from Egypt 👍

Great video and very helpful!! Thanks for the tips 👍🏻

You are a very patient teacher and with your plain explanations, the short ones like me are definitely encouraged to enjoy bike journeys.

Yes more content like this!!! Your such an inspiration 🔥🔥🔥💪🏻 gives me even more confidence so thank you!!!! I’m 4’11 and ride a lowered ninja 400 BUT I’m upgrading to a rs660 this summer w no lowering!!!! I’m scared but I’m doing this!!!!!

I’m not exactly short, but thank you for sharing and composing a helpful material that will benefit many riders.

As female and as beginner driver, my first bike I bought was a second hand suzuki sv650 which was lowered by the previous owner (of course at the dealer) and you really feel the discomfort of the bike driving on bumpy roads. I was happy to flat-footed in the beginning but now we drive "bigger" bikes. As said to gain confidence in the beginning it helped very much. I would never again buy a bike which is lowered (after the factory) because it changes the geometry. But as a beginner I was pleased to start like that. The engineers take much effort to make a good bike. Of course I will not be able to ride a Ténéré 700 at 87cm seat hight 😅 but there is enough choice.

Thank you for this!

You are the man thankz for your help 👍👍👍👍

Thanks man. By the way your ducati look's awesome.

I feel for you short kings. I guess I never really appreciated being able to easily back up my drz while sitting on it until I saw him struggling to do the same with his ducati

I rode a stock height GSXR 600 at 5'5" years ago and never ran into any major problems, but it sure would've been nice to flat foot it in some situations. Walking the bike backwards especially is annoying when you have to get off to do it.

Really good vid mate. Helpful tips.

You are one of the smarter youtuber. I know already all this however this is a useful video for those new confused new riders who already watched many rubbish videos around internet and now they think they are ready to commit a suicide on 2 wheels

So much depends on inseam length, more than height. There are 6 ft riders with 29" inseam and 5'5" riders with 31" inseam. Me, I'm in real trouble, as I am only 5' 3" with 27" inseam. Indian Scout has turned out to perfect bike for me.

Good video 👍 I'm 5'4" and struggling to maneuver my gsxr

I'ts very helpful bro, thanks for your vlog about safety driving about the smaller driver on how to drive a motorcycle that's taller than me.thank you brother I appreciate your vlog.

with the exception of trying to back up at a stoplight, i have always just walked the back backwards from the left side like you did, Its how i always park. SO SO MUCH EASIER.

height does matter. tip toeing is enough if the road perfectly flat. it's really hard to be a short rider here in our country. you cannot always say that you will stop on a part of the road without a pot hole. plus it gives you confidence or assurance as a beginner that you can just flat foot on the ground if your about to fall. 5'6 above riders will never understand the struggle of 5'0 below riders. lowering is a must.

Great advice he's put out there, only thing I'd say which I've noticed is common among bike reviews or when talking about seat height is that a person's height is irrelevant, I'm 5'7 with a 30"inseam bare foot crouch to ground, my friend who also rides is 5'8 but has a 29" inseam his girlfriend is 5'6 and has a 31" inseam so don't be to focused on height, also another tip is adding insoles into you riding boots, there are height increasing insoles but they make you feel like you got high heels on so maybe girls will be ok with them but I couldn't use them, so I put 3 cheap but thick insoles in mine without it making my boots too tight (always nice to take them off!) I ride an xsr900 which by the book has a 32.7 (but remember most manufacturers measure the bike dry with no weight on so it will be at least 1/2 to 1 inch lower to the book height with fuel and rider on) seat height so as standard I was tip toe but with a seat shave and the insoles and the suspension set for my weight I can flat foot both feet, also consider some bikes you can get aftermarket lower seats or you can shave the seat foam yourself and many companies that sell custom seats they can tailor them for you, lowering links and raising forks should be last option, it really screws up the handling, might feel better in one situation but really bad in other situations......if you are very short just search "midget on a sports bike"!

Thank You I have no issue (6 ft) but my friend is 5'3' and this will really help him. This is so appreciated and I can't wait to show him!!!

I am 4'9 without shoes and 5'0 with shoes. When I took the MSF course(this past monday). I was really bummed out that none of the bikes fit my size. I will try your "Tips and Tricks".

This was very helpful! I'm looking to get the ninja 650 and I'm 5'5, I can keep the bike upright just on the balls of my feet but can tell backing it out would be difficult. I appreciate the insight and tips!

I'm 5'5 and I have a Honda GL1800.. had to pick up extra low speed maneuver skill, friction zone and feathering the rear brake

Great job on the video...excellent information and presentation....thanks

Thanks Bro, I'm also 5'6" and I thought about lowering. Great Video's.

I am watching this as a 5' 11" guy and its really eye opening and interesting.

So often I see “chunky” fella on sports bikes.. like elegant elephants in tutus 🤣always really skilled too! I think they need the power to weight ratio to get them anywhere.

Suprising what an inch or two lowered seat will do for us short guys. Mind over matter and a little confidence allows me to ride an 850lb road bike.

Great video 👌🏾

I think height doesn't really matter, the only thing that matter is your inseam because even if you are tall but you have a short legs I think its just the same.

Love them

I needed this video I’ve been worried about this I went from a ninja 300 to cbr 600 and now I’m on the balls of my feet. I had a situation where I stopped in a puddle of water and oil and I caught I feel because my feet were planted. So I just need to really watch where I’m stopping I guess.

What’s your inseam? Great vid thanks for the advice subbed

I am 5'9" and I have been looking at a 2021 BMW S1000RR or an Aprilia RSV4. Solid info though. Great content

When I was your age most standard bikes seats were level ,triumph still do it ,my problem is with the raised style seats I have a Kawasaki Z900RS I had the sport lowering kit put on it and the suspension adjusted to my weight but I still have to stand on the footrest to cock my leg over

In my experience, the length of your legs do matter. Its tough to maneuver in tight traffic (when you need to move your bike around without throttle). or when you are stopping in a hill. its better off when you can touch both your feet on the ground to maneuver. I am 165cm so I find it challenging

Very helpful bro. I’m 5’6” and just bought a Ducati Streetfighter V4.

I’m 4 ft 5-7 and scared to ride a bike on my own but really want to learn

I am 5'7 and have ridden big bikes of the past like K1 Honda 750 four , Suzuki GT750 tripple 2 stroke which was probably the tallest and heaviest at 550lbs. Used to drop it sometimes in tricky situations when stopping. My friend who was 2 times my weight and tall at 6' 6" would sit on the back and put his feet down when we pulled up at lights, People would laugh when they seen this.

very helpful

Simply Awesome information... Kudos bro...... With the information that you've shared now i'm confident of riding a SBK... 😍😍😍 B/w how tall are you bro???

I am fuck as short at 5foot . And still i ride motorcycles, although at entry level bikes but i wish to ride superbikes likes bmw1000, kawasakiZ900,

Tnx for this bro. Godbless

Thanks bud.. 🙂

I'm a female of 5'1 height, I wanna get a motorcycle but the ones I like are too tall which kinda scared me. This video was an eye opener.

11:50 word! Tall people can't relate to this at all! The struggle is real😅

At least for sport and dirt bike style bikes put the kickstand down and pull up on the otherwise of the bike. Balancing the bike on the kickstand this can allow you to just swing the bike around in the parking spot I used to do this all the time with my gsxr750. I am 5 10 but with a little practice just about anyone should be able to do this

I'm right at 5'4 and I currently own a 2018 Triumph Bobber that I can easily flat foot which gives me so much confidence on that bike. I've been wanting a V2 since I saw one and I found one at a great price but I'm scared as hell to even go look at it because I'm afraid I won't be tall enough. Not being able to buy my dream sport bike because of my height just makes me feel so awful. I decided after watching this I'm going to look at it next Friday.

Hi Jones, yougot my subs, because I'm a short rider lol

im 5"10 and most dirtbikes and streetbikes feel tall to me..yet many guys have won championships at 5'3 lol

my 4'11 ass just chillin

Really helpful video! If you don’t mind me asking, what’s your inseam and what’s the seat height of the v2 ?

Thank bro

I'd like a zh2 but my feet go tip on both which is odd because von my z650 I flat footed it just about always unless I was at a stop with a dip I'm at 5"7, 5"8 ish

Great vedio btw

I'm feeling confident after watching this video. I'm 5.9feet and I want to ride TRK 502x, the seat height is 840mm. I guess after watching your video and it's tips I can sit and ride now that Motorcycle 🙏 Thanks a lot 🙏

Confidence does play a big role, I own a 13' 1199 panigale S and I'm 5'3". I've owned a hand full of bikes and ridden many, although the panigale felt good for me being that the seat is narrow compared to other bikes and the only con is my panigale doesn't like traffic.

Wow man! I am 5'7. If inseam is more important than height then it means I can ride a 34 to 37 inch motor?

5'6 thinking bout zx 10r,what do u think= thanks

What about bikes that are so tall and heavy for me (in my case a KTM 1290 Super Adventure) that I can't even get it upright off the kickstand? I'm 5'8" with 30" inseam and I'm totally fine on my 2019 V-Strom 650 XT (though the first few weeks were a little tense, I quickly settled in). I have no issue leaning off the bike a bit on more precarious stops in order to get a better foot hold, and otherwise just slap the left foot down enough to keep it balanced. But that damn KTM in the showroom is just too much for me to even get upright.

I am 5 feet 2 and I do ok on my motorcycle

I am 5"8' and 33" inseam...do you think i can be comfortable with that panigale v2 or v4

I'm 5'2"; 100lbs. Female. Do you think a Ducati Supersport S to too large/heavy for me? I currently ride a Kawasaki Ninja 250cc.

It's not all about the height of the seat we also should consider the weight of the vehicle... 1000 cc motorcycle is not safe to ride for 5,4 tall person I think

great and very informative video

Shout out to all short kings out there!

I'm 5 foot and I manage my bikes just fine. 2005 Yamaha FZ1, 2012 HD Sportster Iron, 2017 Piaggio Evolution 500. I only take passengers on my Piaggio. I lowered my FZ1, front and back and seat. I will never buy a bagger but ewrithing olso I do just fine. If you a short rider you do ride with your brain also.

Any advise about short guy wiz short leg? I am 5 5, but I found that is difficult to reach the kick stand for the HD glide because of the wide footboard , i could ride yamaha r6 wiz one foot tiptop. But for the kick stand if i cannot reach that makes impossible for me to ride those baggers, i assume your bagger has the same position of kick stand

Would you commute on the v2 everyday ? Is it comfortable enough to daily with ease and comfort and the sense that you could ride for hours on end with no stop in sight ?

im 5'2 and i ride a z800 hahaha the struggle

hy bro can me (5ft) ride r6 or cbr6??

Your inseam is the determining factor NOT your actual height. I am 5 ft 5 with a 26 inch inseam. When I rode my 2001 r6 I could manage without lowering it. The 97 cbr900rr I had I had to install a lowering link. My dirtbikes were all too tall for me to comfortable ride unless I started off beside the bike and jumped on once moving. (Think like the midget riding a streetbike) kzfaq.infosHm_wizutuA

So I can buy the africa twin :) 5'5 here

Buying a Shadow Aero 750 2006 and I'm 5'3".... We'll see how this goes. Lol

I am 5feet 6inches Can I ride ducati superleggera v4 🥺?