Greatest Bikes for Smaller Riders: Seat Heights 30-30.9 Inches

Strolling right into a dealership as a shorter rider, or as somebody who simply desires a smaller trip, can really feel slightly limiting. You stroll by spectacular and imposing machines that you simply may admire however don’t need to combat with as your principal bike. You may discover one or two fashions off within the again which can be a snug match, however you’re upset that there aren’t any extra choices to select from. Fortunately, choices for smaller bikes are rising, and we’ve compiled these choices into two Greatest Bikes for Smaller Riders checklist.  

In our first Greatest Bikes for Smaller Riders put up, we centered on bikes with seat heights beneath 30 inches. That seat top restrict meant nearly all of the fashions on that checklist had been cruisers, and whereas we definitely take pleasure in cruisin’, we like slightly selection too. With this second Greatest Bikes for Smaller Riders put up, we’re excited to incorporate some sportbikes, minimotos, and an ADV. And whereas the seat heights could also be taller than on the primary checklist, lots of the fashions on this checklist weigh and price lower than the shorter-seated cruisers. 

This checklist consists of bikes with a seat top between 30.0 and 30.9 inches. When doable, we’ve included a hyperlink to our take a look at trip evaluate, so you may get a way of how every bike performs in motion. We’ve additionally included the 2022/23 mannequin 12 months’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), claimed moist weight, and seat top. On fashions with choices to decrease the seat top or suspension, we’ve listed the usual and lowered seat heights. You can even click on on a mannequin’s title to go to the producer’s webpage for a full checklist of specs and particulars.   

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The fashions on this checklist are organized by seat top, with the primary mannequin having the shortest seat top and the final mannequin having the tallest seat top within the checklist. 

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Honda Grom 

Honda Grom 

$3,499  

30.0-inch seat  

223 lb 

Learn our 2022 Honda Grom First Experience Assessment 

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Honda Navi 

Honda Navi 

$1,807  

30.0-inch seat  

234 lb 

Learn our 2022 Honda Navi First Experience Assessment 

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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 

$4,899 

30.1-inch seat  

421 lb 

Learn our 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Street Take a look at Assessment 

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Triumph Velocity Twin 900 

Triumph Velocity Twin 900 

$9,895 

30.1-inch seat  

476 lb

Learn our 2019 Triumph Road Twin (former title) First Experience Assessment

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BMW G 310 R 

BMW G 310 R 

$4,995 

30.9-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 30.3 inches) 

362 lb  

Learn our 2018 BMW G 310 R First Experience Assessment 

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BMW F 900 R 

BMW F 900 R 

$8,995 

32-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 31.1 inches and decrease suspension to 30.3 inches) 

465 lb  

Learn our 2020 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR Street Take a look at Assessment 

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BMW F 750 GS 

BMW F 750 GS 

$9,995 

32.1-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 31.1 inches and decrease suspension to 30.3 inches) 

493 lb  

Learn our 2019 BMW F 850 GS and F 750 GS Street Take a look at Assessment 

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CFMOTO Papio

CFMOTO Papio

$2,999

30.5-inch seat

251 lb

Learn our 2022 CFMOTO Lineup First Experience Assessment

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Ducati Monster Plus 

Ducati Monster Plus 

$12,995 

32.3-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 31.5 inches and decrease suspension to 30.5 inches) 

366 lb dry  

Learn our 2021 Ducati Monster First Experience Assessment

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Honda Monkey 

Honda Monkey 

$4,249 

30.5-inch seat 

231 lb 

Learn our 2019 Honda Monkey First Experience Assessment 

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Benelli TNT 135

Benelli TNT 135

$2,699

30.7-inch seat top

266 lb

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CFMOTO 300SS

CFMOTO 300SS

$4,499

30.7-inch seat

364 lb

Learn our 2022 CFMOTO Lineup First Experience Assessment

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CFMOTO 650NK

CFMOTO 650NK

$6,499

30.7-inch seat

454 lb

Learn our 2022 CFMOTO Lineup First Experience Assessment

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Ducati Scrambler Icon 

Ducati Scrambler Icon 

$10,995 

31.3-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 30.7 inches) 

408 lb 

Learn our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Vary First Look Assessment

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Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 

$12,195 

31.3-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 30.7 inches) 

408 lb 

Learn our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Vary First Look Assessment

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Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 

$12,195 

31.3-inch seat (non-obligatory decrease seat to 30.7 inches) 

421 lb 

Learn our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Vary First Look Assessment

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Honda CBR300R 

Honda CBR300R 

$4,899 

30.7-inch seat 

354 lb

Learn our 2023 Honda Returning Fashions First Look Assessment 

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Honda Tremendous Cub C125 

Honda Tremendous Cub C125 

$3,849 

30.7-inch seat 

238 lb 

Learn our 2019 Honda Tremendous Cub 125 ABS First Experience Assessment 

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Indian FTR 

Indian FTR 

$13,499 

30.7-inch seat 

514 lb 

Learn our 2022 Indian FTR S First Experience Assessment

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Indian FTR Sport 

Indian FTR Sport 

$15,749 

30.7-inch seat 

522 lb 

Learn our 2023 FTR Sport First Look Assessment 

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Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 

$9,190 

30.7-inch seat 

492 lb 

Learn our 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone First Experience Assessment 

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Moto Guzzi V7 Particular 

Moto Guzzi V7 Particular 

$9,590 

30.7-inch seat 

492 lb 

Learn our 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Particular First look Assessment

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Moto Guzzi V7 Particular Version 

Moto Guzzi V7 Particular Version 

$9,990 

30.7-inch seat 

480 lb

Learn our New and Up to date 2023 Moto Guzzi First Look Assessment 

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Yamaha YZF-R3 

Yamaha YZF-R3 

$5,499 

30.7-inch seat 

375 lb 

Learn our 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 First Experience Assessment 

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Yamaha MT-03 

Yamaha MT-03 

$4,999 

30.7-inch seat 

373 lb 

Learn our 2020 Yamaha MT-03 First Experience Assessment 

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Kawasaki Ninja 400 

Kawasaki Ninja 400 

$5,299 

30.9-inch seat 

362 lb 

Learn our 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS First Experience Assessment 

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Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Version 

Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Version 

$5,499 

30.9-inch seat 

362 lb 

Learn our 2023 Kawasaki Returning Fashions First Look Assessment

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Kawasaki Z400 ABS 

Kawasaki Z400 ABS 

$5,399 

30.9-inch seat 

364 lb 

Learn our 2019 Kawasaki Z400 ABS First Experience Assessment 

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Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 

$10,490 

30.9-inch seat 

463 lb 

Learn our 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber First Experience Assessment 

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Suzuki SV650 

Suzuki SV650 

$7,399 

30.9-inch seat 

432 lb 

Watch our 2017 Suzuki SV50 Video Assessment