well ive been lookin for a bike and its kinda hard cause im not the tallest guy in the world! im about 5'4 and im looking into the CBR 600 is that a good idea or what other bikes should i look at? sorry for the nub question is just i cant find anyone or anything to help me out with this!!! any info would help thanks alot!

 

Welcome to the forum. For the most part, most bikes are within a inch or so of being the same seat height. You need to go into a dealership and test sit different bikes and see which one seems to be balanced for your 5'4" frame. I know shorter riders that have no problem riding that are shorter. I've actually met a female track rider on a 03 600RR with stock height. Once you get comfortable with the bike and riding, using the lean to one side method when stopping works for most.

 

is there anyway of lowering the ride height soo it fits better or is set and ya cant change it?

 

You can change the suspension. Lowering links can be bought that will give you 1, 2 and 3 inch drops. The front forks can be dropped without buying anything. This will change the handling characteristics of the bike, but if it's what you have to do... it's better than nothing.

 

sounds good thank for your help now do you think the 600 would be ideal or what bike?

 

hey, I got my first bike not too long ago, a 97 cbr 600 F3 and it fits me pretty good, i'm only5'8. Yea a 600 is a good first bike, especially Honda's 600. Enough power to keep up with the pack but not too overpowering learning to ride it!

 

welcome...im 5-5 and yeah i use the lean to one side method at stops...i even spent about $125 on a diamondpowersprts lowerin link...but im thinkin about not installing it...ive been doing pretty fine w/o having to lower my 600rr id say go wit doncollins advise with the test sitting at a dealership...

 

Hello & Welcome!!

I'm 5'2.5" and I didn't touch my F4i height wise. I got over the height issue with time.

 

I defintily understand your problem. I myself am vertically challanged (5'4). I ride a 06 600rr. I just always make sure I wear proper foot wear. I usually end up only putting one foot down. It's a little more difficult, but i'm sure you'll be able to handle it once you get the hang of it.

 

Welcome to the site. I myself am very short. My first bike was and F3 and now i have a 929. I just use the one footed approach when i have to stop. Its really no big deal, just get the bike you want and can afford. You'll learn to work around your hieght issues on the bike.