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Originally Posted by Mavi  I am 5'3" and I've never been able to flatfoot any of my bikes. You will get to the point to where you will become confident in handling your bike with only one leg on the ground. |
Just because YOU have gotten to that point doesn't mean that everybody will. I have ridden for 40+ years and have NEVER been comfortable with only one foot on the ground. You might not either if you stop someday where there is a POTHOLE where that one foot goes down !!
I'm not too tall either. The best bike I've ever had was a Kaw Eliminator 600....but it was just BARELY low enough and got heavier as the years progressed...
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Last year I traded "down" to a Suzuki GZ 250 and I absolutely LOVE it. All the "majors" make a 250 cruiser or standard, with Kaw making the sporty Ninja and a small Eliminator too.
Don't let the engine size fool you (especially the Ninja); the modern 250's go pretty good. They are definitely shorter and lighter and generally easier to handle. If you don't do much freeway (high speed) riding you might want to seriously consider the 250's........at least get a test ride. You might be amazed. I was....and still AM.