I have been riding off road bikes since i was 6 and i like the look of them and feel comfortable one them. I want one to ride one the street to High School. I found this one by Honda, the CRF230L, that i really like. The only concern i have is that i am 5"2 1/4 so idk if its 31.9 inch seat height would bother me. Would this bike work good for me???
Sara
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The best way to find out is to go to the dealership and hop on a 230L. The seats are narrower than a comparable street bike, and the bikes have much softer suspension. You might not be able to flat foot on both sides, but I think you'll be closer to the ground than you expect. At 5'5, I was comfortable on one.
The DR200SE and TW200 have lower seat heights, but are dated and sssllllooooooww.
yo-han
the crf230l is a kids bike, i don't even know why they made it street legal, they should have made a dual sport crf250x but i digress
the Kawasaki klr250 is a much better motorcycle all around, although a little taller. a 60$ lowering link would drop it down enough for you
Andy S
Street riding is not like dirt riding. You need to be able to safely put both feet down at frequent stops. Heels can get caught on the pegs, man holes, road junk, etc.
Try a Honda Rebel or Kawasaki Ninja 250R.
Hightower
Kawasaki ER 500 with lowered seat
Anonymous
I know this sounds stupid but one of my female Asian friends does it. She wears "stripper" boots with long square heals. Make sure they do not have thick soles because you need to be able to get your toes between the shift lever and foot peg.