Dual Sport for short rider

newridermike · 04-19-2021, 10:23 AM

As I look at the specifications of the various makes and models, the seat heights seem very high unless there is a lot of suspension sag when you get on the bike.

I am looking for any suggestions for a model for a 5' 5" rider with a short inseam.

Thanks,
Mike

EA · 04-19-2021, 12:33 PM

Rps magician.
Yamaha xt250 or tw200

ikeus685 · 04-19-2021, 01:14 PM

as mentioned above yamaha has two air cooled dual sports acceptable to short riders..(thats me) Both just under $5000.00.
Kawasaki Versys X300 and Z400 are both good and are just under $5000.00.
You'l find that the best for dual sports capable are all a couple hairs under 32" seat height What will be the best is personal opinions.
Royal Enfields Himalayan 410cc single has an excellant all round reputation for a rugged reliable though not blazing fast. Will ttake you most anywhere on this green globe.
Sadly the only decent offering from China is the Lifan XPect.. a fuel injected 200cc.
197cc, 12 cubic inch single.
14 hp @ 8000 rpm,
13.8 NM touque @6500 rpm
5 speed, 19" front, 17" rear wheel
286 lbs dry
57" wheel base
32" seat height
Like most China Bike sales,..You need to exaimine the base cost..then, if shipping is a part of the final price or approx. $300.00 shipping.
After comparing the price amoung different dealers you can clump the offering between free shipping or shipping added to final cost.
So; What this boils down to is a roughly $5000.00 Japanese or Indian bike. Or, a roughly $2000.00 Chinese bike.. The selection can be agonizing.. My selection is of course based on financing and Iam looking at what can be had for the best monthly payments.

JerseyTBR7 · 04-19-2021, 01:15 PM

Dual sports are all tall bikes.

Lower the front forks a bit, put in a 290mm shock and cut a little length off the kickstand.

This is the one I got. I am 5'7" and do just fine with this one on a TBR7. I am guessing it should work for all the others of similar make since they are similar, like the hawk.

ZXTDR 290mm 11.42" Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting for Dirt Pit Bike Motorcycle 1200LBS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ikeus685 · 04-19-2021, 01:17 PM

PS Lifan make generators for Honda

EA · 04-19-2021, 09:05 PM

I've had 2 yamahas. I am buying a 3rd and 4th Yamaha. I've had 2 china bikes. I am not buying another china bike. Take that however you want.

(Get a used yamaha for 2k)

XLsior · 04-20-2021, 03:18 AM

Also for the used bike short rider dual sport possibilities the Kawasaki Sherpa KL250 , Yamaha Serow XT225. Both 6 speed.

And for the retro look TW200 alternative there is the the Suzuki Vanvan.

04-19-2021, 10:23 AM	#1
newridermike Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1	Dual Sport for short rider As I look at the specifications of the various makes and models, the seat heights seem very high unless there is a lot of suspension sag when you get on the bike. I am looking for any suggestions for a model for a 5' 5" rider with a short inseam. Thanks, Mike
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04-19-2021, 01:15 PM	#4
JerseyTBR7 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 130	Dual sports are all tall bikes. Lower the front forks a bit, put in a 290mm shock and cut a little length off the kickstand. This is the one I got. I am 5'7" and do just fine with this one on a TBR7. I am guessing it should work for all the others of similar make since they are similar, like the hawk. ZXTDR 290mm 11.42" Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting for Dirt Pit Bike Motorcycle 1200LBS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Last edited by JerseyTBR7; 04-19-2021 at 02:50 PM.
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04-19-2021, 12:33 PM	#2
EA Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 50	Rps magician. Yamaha xt250 or tw200
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04-19-2021, 01:14 PM	#3
ikeus685 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Coastal Oregon Posts: 154	as mentioned above yamaha has two air cooled dual sports acceptable to short riders..(thats me) Both just under $5000.00. Kawasaki Versys X300 and Z400 are both good and are just under $5000.00. You'l find that the best for dual sports capable are all a couple hairs under 32" seat height What will be the best is personal opinions. Royal Enfields Himalayan 410cc single has an excellant all round reputation for a rugged reliable though not blazing fast. Will ttake you most anywhere on this green globe. Sadly the only decent offering from China is the Lifan XPect.. a fuel injected 200cc. 197cc, 12 cubic inch single. 14 hp @ 8000 rpm, 13.8 NM touque @6500 rpm 5 speed, 19" front, 17" rear wheel 286 lbs dry 57" wheel base 32" seat height Like most China Bike sales,..You need to exaimine the base cost..then, if shipping is a part of the final price or approx. $300.00 shipping. After comparing the price amoung different dealers you can clump the offering between free shipping or shipping added to final cost. So; What this boils down to is a roughly $5000.00 Japanese or Indian bike. Or, a roughly $2000.00 Chinese bike.. The selection can be agonizing.. My selection is of course based on financing and Iam looking at what can be had for the best monthly payments.
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04-19-2021, 01:17 PM	#5
ikeus685 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Coastal Oregon Posts: 154	PS Lifan make generators for Honda
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04-19-2021, 09:05 PM	#6
EA Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 50	I've had 2 yamahas. I am buying a 3rd and 4th Yamaha. I've had 2 china bikes. I am not buying another china bike. Take that however you want. (Get a used yamaha for 2k)
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04-20-2021, 03:18 AM	#7
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,455	Also for the used bike short rider dual sport possibilities the Kawasaki Sherpa KL250 , Yamaha Serow XT225. Both 6 speed. And for the retro look TW200 alternative there is the the Suzuki Vanvan.
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