Greatest Small Bikes with Seat Heights Below 30 Inches

Decisions for smaller, reasonably priced bikes are rising, and that’s excellent news for riders in search of a enjoyable bike that received’t break the financial institution. Whether or not you’re new to driving and wish one thing simple to deal with or an skilled rider in search of a lighter or shorter bike, you’ve extra choices now than ever in the case of discovering the most effective small bikes! 

Beneath is Rider’s 2022-2023 listing of Greatest Small Bikes, an replace of the common publish from 2019. Our new listing contains bikes with seat heights as much as 30 inches with an MSRP of $17,000 or much less. 

We’ve additionally curated lists of the most effective bikes with seat heights between 30.0 and 30.9 inches, in addition to a listing of bikes with seat heights between 31.0 and 31.9 inches. We’ll embrace hyperlinks to these lists quickly. 

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When potential, we’ve included a hyperlink to our take a look at trip opinions so you may get a way of how every bike performs in motion. We’ve additionally included the 2022-2023 mannequin 12 months’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), seat top, and claimed moist or dry weight. On fashions with choices to decrease the seat top or suspension, we’ve listed the usual and lowered seat heights. You may also click on on a mannequin’s title to go to the producer’s webpage for a full listing of specs and particulars.  

The fashions on this listing 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 listing. 

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Can-Am Ryker 

Can-Am Ryker 

$8,999 

23.6-inch seat top

594 lb dry 

Learn our 2019 Can-Am Ryker First Journey Evaluation

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Indian Scout Bobber Sixty 

Indian Scout Bobber Sixty 

$10,749 

25.6-inch seat top 

548 lb 

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Indian Scout Rogue Sixty 

Indian Scout Rogue Sixty 

$11,249 

25.6-inch seat top 

540 lb 

Learn our 2022 Indian Scout Rogue First Journey Evaluation 

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Indian Scout Sixty 

Indian Scout Sixty 

$11,749 

25.6-inch seat top 

543 lb 

Learn our 2016 Indian Scout Sixty Highway Check Evaluation 

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Indian Scout Bobber 

Indian Scout Bobber 

$12,249 

25.6-inch seat top 

553 lb 

Learn our 2018 Indian Scout Bobber First Journey Evaluation 

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Indian Scout 

Indian Scout 

$13,249 

25.6-inch seat top 

561 lb 

Learn our 2019 Indian Scout Tour Check Evaluation 

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Indian Scout Bobber Twenty 

Indian Scout Bobber Twenty 

$13,249 

25.6-inch seat top 

563 lb 

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Harley-Davidson Iron 883 

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 

(2022 is the ultimate 12 months for this mannequin) 

$11,249 

25.7-inch seat top 

564 lb 

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Harley-Davidson Softail Customary 

Harley-Davidson Softail Customary 

$14,399 

25.8-inch seat top 

655 lb 

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Harley-Davidson Avenue Bob 114 

Harley-Davidson Avenue Bob 114 

$16,599 

25.8-inch seat top 

631 lb 

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Honda Shadow Phantom 

Honda Shadow Phantom 

$7,999 

25.8-inch seat top 

549 lb 

Learn our 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom 750 Highway Check Evaluation 

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Honda Shadow Aero 

Honda Shadow Aero 

$7,799 

25.9-inch seat top 

560 lb 

Learn our 2013 Honda Shadow Aero Evaluation 

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Indian Chief 

Indian Chief 

$14,999 

26-inch seat top 

670 lb 

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Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 

(2022 is the ultimate 12 months for this mannequin) 

$12,299 

26.2-inch seat top 

556 lb 

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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Basic

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Basic 

$8,999 

26.8-inch seat top 

620 lb 

Learn our 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Basic Evaluation

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Honda Fury 

Honda Fury 

$11,449 

26.9-inch seat top 

663 lb 

Learn our 2010 Honda VT13VX Fury Highway Check Evaluation 

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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Customized 

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Customized 

$9,499 

27-inch seat top 

611 lb 

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Yamaha V Star 250 

Yamaha V Star 250 

$4,699 

27-inch seat top 

324 lb 

Learn extra in regards to the V Star 250 in our 2008 Bike Gas Economic system Comparability Evaluation

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Harley-Davidson Nightster 

Harley-Davidson Nightster 

$13,499 

27.1-inch seat top 

481 lb 

Learn our 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster First Journey Evaluation 

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BMW R 18 

BMW R 18 

$14,995 

27.2-inch seat top 

761 lb 

Learn our 2021 BMW R 18 First Version Highway Check Evaluation

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Honda Insurgent 500 

Honda Insurgent 500 

$6,449 

27.2-inch seat top 

408 lb 

Learn our 2020 Honda Insurgent 500 ABS Highway Check Evaluation 

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Honda Insurgent 300

Honda Insurgent 300 

$4,749 

27.2-inch seat top 

364 lb 

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Triumph Bonneville Bobber 

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 

$13,495 

27.6-inch seat top (elective decrease seat of 27.2 inches) 

553 lb 

Learn our 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber First Journey Evaluation 

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Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 

Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 

$8,899 

27.2-inch seat top 

542 lb 

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 Honda Insurgent 1100T DCT 

Honda Insurgent 1100T DCT 

$11,299 

27.5-inch seat top 

524 lb 

Learn our 2023 Honda Insurgent 1100T DCT First Look Evaluation 

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Honda Insurgent 1100 

Honda Insurgent 1100 

$9,499 

27.5-inch seat top 

487 lb 

Learn our 2021 Honda Insurgent 1100 First Journey Evaluation 

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Suzuki Boulevard C50 

Suzuki Boulevard C50 

$8,609 

27.6-inch seat top 

611 lb 

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Suzuki Boulevard C50T 

Suzuki Boulevard C50T 

$10,059 

27.6-inch seat top 

644 lb 

Learn our 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Highway Check Evaluation 

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Kawasaki Vulcan S 

Kawasaki Vulcan S 

$7,349 

27.8-inch seat top 

492 lb 

Learn our 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Highway Check Evaluation 

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Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 

$8,099 

27.8-inch seat top 

496 lb 

Learn our 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Highway Check Evaluation 

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Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 

$13,495 

27.8-inch seat top 

580 lb 

Learn our 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster First Journey Evaluation

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S 

Harley-Davidson Sportster S 

$16,399 

28.9-inch seat top 

502 lb 

Learn our 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S First Journey Evaluation