What is a Good Motorcycle for a Small Female Beginner?

We women also want to explore the world with motorbikes. Unfortunately, some women can’t ride motorbikes because of their short height. Now the question is, what is a good motorcycle for a small beginner? 

According to industry experts, Harley Davidson Sportster, Nigtster, Ducati scrambler, Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Honda Cb 300 R are the best motorbikes for small female beginners. All these motorbikes come with small seat height and excellent stability for beginners. 

Let’s look at what it means and what you can do about it. 

While writing this post, I leave no stone unturned to choose the best motorbikes for yourself. 

What is a Good Motorcycle for a Small Female Beginner?

Here are some best motorcycles for a 5 feet woman.

Best Motorbikes	Engine Size	Seat Height
Ducati Scrambler	800 CC	31 inches and can be modified to 30 inches.
Kawasaki Versys X 300	296 CC	32.1 inches.
Kawasaki Ninja 400	399 CC	30.9 inches.
Yamaha YZF-R3	321 CC	30.7 inches
Honda CB 300 R	286 CC	31.5 inches

Ducati Scrambler: 

Ducati Scrambler is the favorite motorcycle among all types of riders. 

Although the default seat height of a Ducati scrambler is around 31 inches, you can bring it to 30 inches. 

Manufacturers make Ducati Scrambler for those riders who want excellent stability when riding. Thanks to the low center of gravity design, you can take this motorbike at a higher speed without any vibrations. 

The only unfortunate factor with this motorcycle is that it comes with an 800 CC engine, which is not that beginner-friendly. 

Kawasaki Versys X 300: 

Are you an adventure rider? But can’t choose any adventurer motorcycle? Then Kawasaki Versys can be a suitable motorbike for you. 

Generally, Adventure motorcycles come with high seat height which makes it a bit difficult for short riders to ride any of them. 

Fortunately enough, Kawasaki Versys comes with a not-so-high seat height (32.1), making short people ride this motorcycle easily. 

The best thing about this motorbike is that it comes with a 296 CC engine, beginner-friendly and effortlessly balanced.

Additionally, this motorbike is made from robust material, making you go off riding quickly. 

Kawasaki Versys X 300 also comes with built-in luggage storage, which ultimately saves your money for luggage.

If you’re a short and adventurer rider, then this motorbike can be game-changing for you. 

Kawasaki Ninja 400: 

Kawasaki is the one brand that even non-riders know about. Thanks to engine manufacturing, the Kawasaki has a special place in everyone’s heart.

Manufacturers made this beginner-friendly motorcycle for concise people as this motorbike comes with 30.9 inches seat height.  

The manufacturer fitted a 399 CC engine in this motorbike which makes it one of the best motorbikes for city riders. 

Don’t even think about underestimating this motorbike because of its engine size. This motorbike is stylish and looks precisely like 600 CC motorcycles. 

If you’re a beginner short rider, this motorbike can be a game-changer for you. 

Yamaha YZF-R3: 

Yamaha YZF-R3 is probably one of the beginner-friendly yet stylish motorbikes available out there. 

This motorbike has only 368 lbs weight which makes it controlled by any beginner short rider. 

More interestingly, this motorbike comes with 30.7 inches of seat height, which I think is pretty good for any short rider. 

You know what makes this motorbike a good motorbike is its engine size. Yamaha YZF-R3 comes with a 321 CC engine, which is decent for any short beginner rider. 

Honda CB 300 R: 

What makes the Honda CB 300 R a great motorbike? It’s a non-monster look. 

I know there are plenty of riders out there who don’t want a monster-looking motorbike. They just want to have a decent motorbike. 

If you’re that rider, Honda CB 300 R is an excellent motorbike for you. 

This motorbike comes with 31.5 inches seat height and 286 CC engine size, which is decent for short and beginner riders. 

Honda CB 300 R is also lightweight compared to other motorbikes, weighing around 315 lbs. 

Things to Remember if You’re a Short Rider?

So far you know some excellent motorbikes which you can buy if you’re a small female beginner. 

But because of your short height, there are some things which you should remember when riding a motorbike. 

Things to remember if you’re a short rider:	Details
Motorbike power	High CC motorbikes come with an enormous power that a beginner couldn’t handle, so avoid it.
Motorbike height	Generally, all motorbikes come with a 29-30 inches seat height which could be tall for you. Thus it’s always better to choose a perfect motorbike for you.
Thick sole riding boots	You just need to buy motorbike boots with a thick sole to the ground while riding a motorbike.
Learn leaning left	Leaning left will help you touch the solid ground while parking or slowing down the motorbike. It also helps you to counterbalance the luggage weight.

Motorbike Power:

Motorbike power in terms of CC is something we don’t discuss much. 

Thanks to Hollywood logic, high CC motorbikes are excellent and suitable for anyone, irrespective of riding experience. 

I know some people still think that high CC motorbikes are good. Still, the bitter truth is, these motorbikes come with an enormous power that a beginner couldn’t handle. 

For instance, these high CC motorbikes can catch speeds of 100 miles in just a few seconds. These motorbikes give fractions of a second if something goes wrong. 

If you’re a beginner, never ride a motorbike beyond 300 CC. 

Motorbike Height:

Motorbike height is also one of the most critical factors which you need to consider while selecting the motorbike. 

Generally, all motorbikes come with a 29-30 inches seat height which could be tall for you. Thus it’s always better to choose a perfect motorbike for you. 

The thumb rule is to choose the motorbike on which you’re most comfortable. 

Also, don’t forget to sit on the motorbike and see if your feet can reach the ground quickly or not. 

You can also ask a motorbike dealer for seat height customization. Still, you also need to remember that you don’t compromise with comfortability and safety. 

Thick Sole Riding Boots: 

Riding or motorbike boots are among the best motorbike gear you can include in your gear list. 

Motorbike boots protect your feet from any unfortunate situation but also helps you to reach the ground while riding. 

You just need to buy motorbike boots with a thick sole to the ground while riding a motorbike. 

You can also take your motorbike boots to the cobbler to add some sole layers to increase your height. 

Some women still think that high heels motorbike boots will help you to reach the ground, then you’re mistaken. 

High heels motorbike boots aren’t comfortable and don’t even add much safety to your feet. 

Learn Leaning Left:

Leaning left is the most important trick that every short person should know. 

Leaning left will help you touch the solid ground while parking or slowing down the motorbike. It also helps you to counterbalance the luggage weight. 

Also, read my previous post where I’ve discussed whether women can wear men’s motorcycle jackets or not. Click here to read.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Final Verdict: 

What is a Good Motorcycle for a Small Female Beginner? According to industry experts, Harley Davidson Sportster, Nigtster, Ducati scrambler, Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Honda Cb 300 R are the best motorbikes for small female beginners. 

All these motorbikes come with small seat height and excellent stability, excellent for beginners. 

I’ve also mentioned some factors you need to consider while choosing the motorbike. 

Again, if you’re a beginner, I highly advise you to stay away from high CC engine motorcycles and start learning to lean left when riding.

Also, it would be best if you buy high sole motorcycle boots.

Wish you happy riding!