Bikes for Short Riders

- Every motorcycle rider should be able to enjoy rides comfortably
- With the right height helps its riders keep their body posture in check
- Here is a list of some of the best bikes for short riders
Anyone who loves motorcycles feels about it passionately. They will gladly spend hours on their bikes, traversing the lengths and breadths of the country. And no motorcycle rider should have to let go of all the enjoyment because he/she is of average height.
In fact, there are many options for them to choose from. Here is a list of some of the best bikes for short riders.
Honda CTX700

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The versatile low-slung urban cruiser has a low seat height of 719mm. With its pullback handlebars, the motorcycle allows its riders to keep a good riding posture while riding. Honda CTX700 makes sure not to compromise on its comfort level even during harsh weather conditions. The bike is mated to a 6-speed transmission and comes with a 670cc, 4 strokes, parallel-twin, SOHC engine that produces 51.1hp and 62Nm of torque. Honda CTX700 is currently priced at Rs.4.18 lakh approximately.
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Kawasaki Ninja 400

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If you are looking for a low seat sports bike, then don't look any further. The Kawasaki Ninja 400 is a lightweight wonder that comes with an 810mm seating platform built with a high-density comfort cell foam. The seating arrangement is also counter-balanced to reduce the tendency to slide towards the tank during brakes. Offering easy control features, the motorcycle is powered by a 399cc, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC engine with two cylinders producing 49hp at 10,000 rpm. Currently, the motorcycle is available for Rs. 4.69 lakh approximately.
Jawa 42 (Forty-Two)

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With a 765mm seat height, upright handlebar and forward foot pegs, the Jawa 42 offers comfort to its riders to a great extent. If you are planning for a long-distance ride, the foot pegs that come with this low-seater masterpiece will make sure that your legs don't tire out. The anti-locking brake system feature is bliss on the handles. The 300cc engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and produces 27 brake horsepower and 28 Nm of torque. Jawa 42 (Forty-Two) is available in both single-channel ABS and dual-channel ABS. While the former comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,69,415, the latter is priced at Rs. 1,78,357 approximately.
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Bajaj Avenger Street 160

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The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is quite popular with riders of average height. The lightweight motorcycle comes with an air-cooled 160cc single-cylinder engine that produces 14.7 brake horsepower and 13.5 Nm of torque. Mated to a five-speed gearbox, the cruiser is ergonomically designed with a 737mm seat height and forward-set foot pegs that offer its riders a very comfortable and relaxed riding position. The bike also comes well equipped with a single-channel ABS. The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is available in the market in the price bracket of Rs. 91,776 – Rs. 1.13 lakh approximately.
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Which one would you pick? Let us know.
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