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



2022 Motorcycle of the Year Honda Navi
2022 Honda Navi. Picture by Drew Ruiz.

Strolling right into a dealership as a shorter rider, or as somebody who simply desires a smaller experience, can really feel a little bit limiting. You stroll by spectacular and imposing machines that you just would possibly admire however don’t need to battle with as your foremost bike. You would possibly discover one or two fashions off within the again which are a cushty match, however you’re disenchanted 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 Finest Bikes for Smaller Riders record.  

In our first Finest Bikes for Smaller Riders submit, we targeted on bikes with seat heights underneath 30 inches. That seat top restrict meant nearly all of the fashions on that record had been cruisers, and whereas we actually get pleasure from cruisin’, we like a little bit selection too. With this second Finest Bikes for Smaller Riders submit, we’re excited to incorporate some sportbikes, minimotos, and an ADV. And whereas the seat heights could also be taller than on the primary record, lots of the fashions on this record weigh and value lower than the shorter-seated cruisers. 

This record consists of bikes with a seat top between 30.0 and 30.9 inches. When potential, we’ve included a hyperlink to our check experience evaluation, 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 identify to go to the producer’s webpage for a full record of specs and particulars.   

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The fashions on this record 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 record. 


Honda Grom 

Best Motorcycles Honda Grom

Honda Grom 

$3,499  

30.0-inch seat  

223 lb 

Learn our 2022 Honda Grom First Journey Evaluate 


Honda Navi 

Best Motorcycles Honda Navi

Honda Navi 

$1,807  

30.0-inch seat  

234 lb 

Learn our 2022 Honda Navi First Journey Evaluate 


Royal Enfield Meteor 350 

Best Motorcycles Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 

$4,899 

30.1-inch seat  

421 lb 

Learn our 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Highway Check Evaluate 


Triumph Velocity Twin 900 

Best Motorcycles Triumph Speed Twin 900

Triumph Velocity Twin 900 

$9,895 

30.1-inch seat  

476 lb

Learn our 2019 Triumph Avenue Twin (former identify) First Journey Evaluate


BMW G 310 R 

Best Motorcycles BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R 

$4,995 

30.9-inch seat (optionally available decrease seat to 30.3 inches) 

362 lb  

Learn our 2018 BMW G 310 R First Journey Evaluate 


BMW F 900 R 

Best Motorcycles BMW F 900 R

BMW F 900 R 

$8,995 

32-inch seat (optionally available 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 Highway Check Evaluate 


BMW F 750 GS 

Best Motorcycles BMW F 750 GS

BMW F 750 GS 

$9,995 

32.1-inch seat (optionally available 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 Highway Check Evaluate 


Ducati Monster Plus 

Best Motorcycles Ducati Monster Plus

Ducati Monster Plus 

$12,995 

32.3-inch seat (optionally available decrease seat to 31.5 inches and decrease suspension to 30.5 inches) 

366 lb dry  

Learn our 2021 Ducati Monster First Journey Evaluate


Honda Monkey 

Best Motorcycles Honda Monkey

Honda Monkey 

$4,249 

30.5-inch seat 

231 lb 

Learn our 2019 Honda Monkey First Journey Evaluate 


Ducati Scrambler Icon 

Best Motorcycles Ducati Scrambler Icon

Ducati Scrambler Icon 

$10,995 

31.3-inch seat (optionally available decrease seat to 30.7 inches) 

408 lb 

Learn our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Vary First Look Evaluate


Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 

Best Motorcycles Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 

$12,195 

31.3-inch seat (optionally available decrease seat to 30.7 inches) 

408 lb 

Learn our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Vary First Look Evaluate


Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 

Best Motorcycles Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 

$12,195 

31.3-inch seat (optionally available decrease seat to 30.7 inches) 

421 lb 

Learn our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Vary First Look Evaluate


Honda CBR300R 

Best Motorcycles Honda CBR300R

Honda CBR300R 

$4,899 

30.7-inch seat 

354 lb

Learn our 2023 Honda Returning Fashions First Look Evaluate 


Honda Tremendous Cub C125 

Best Motorcycles Honda Super Cub

Honda Tremendous Cub C125 

$3,849 

30.7-inch seat 

238 lb 

Learn our 2019 Honda Tremendous Cub 125 ABS First Journey Evaluate 


Indian FTR 

Best Motorcycles Indian FTR

Indian FTR 

$13,499 

30.7-inch seat 

514 lb 

Learn our 2022 Indian FTR S First Journey Evaluate


Indian FTR Sport 

Best Motorcycles Indian FTR Sport

Indian FTR Sport 

$15,749 

30.7-inch seat 

522 lb 

Learn our 2023 FTR Sport First Look Evaluate 


Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 

Best Motorcycles Moto Guzzi V7 Stone

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 

$9,190 

30.7-inch seat 

492 lb 

Learn our 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone First Journey Evaluate 


Moto Guzzi V7 Particular 

Best Motorcycles Moto Guzzi V7 Special

Moto Guzzi V7 Particular 

$9,590 

30.7-inch seat 

492 lb 

Learn our 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Particular First look Evaluate


Moto Guzzi V7 Particular Version 

Best Motorcycles Moto Guzzi V7 Special Edition

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 Evaluate 


Yamaha YZF-R3 

Best Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha YZF-R3 

$5,499 

30.7-inch seat 

375 lb 

Learn our 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 First Journey Evaluate 


Yamaha MT-03 

Best Motorcycles Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 

$4,999 

30.7-inch seat 

373 lb 

Learn our 2020 Yamaha MT-03 First Journey Evaluate 


Kawasaki Ninja 400 

Best Motorcycles Kawasaki Ninja 400

Kawasaki Ninja 400 

$5,299 

30.9-inch seat 

362 lb 

Learn our 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS First Journey Evaluate 


Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Version 

Best Motorcycles Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition

Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Version 

$5,499 

30.9-inch seat 

362 lb 

Learn our 2023 Kawasaki Returning Fashions First Look Evaluate


Kawasaki Z400 ABS 

Best Motorcycles Kawasaki Z400 ABS

Kawasaki Z400 ABS 

$5,399 

30.9-inch seat 

364 lb 

Learn our 2019 Kawasaki Z400 ABS First Journey Evaluate 


Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 

Best Motorcycles Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 

$10,490 

30.9-inch seat 

463 lb 

Learn our 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber First Journey Evaluate 


Suzuki SV650 

Best Motorcycles Suzuki SV650 ABS

Suzuki SV650 

$7,399 

30.9-inch seat 

432 lb 

Watch our 2017 Suzuki SV50 Video Evaluate