Walking into a dealership as a shorter rider, or as someone who just wants a smaller ride, can feel a little limiting. You stroll by impressive and imposing machines that you might admire but don’t want to fight with as your main bike. You might find one or two models off in the back that are a comfortable fit, but you’re disappointed that there aren’t any more options to choose from. Luckily, options for smaller motorcycles are growing, and we’ve compiled those options into two Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders list. Â
In our first Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders post, we focused on bikes with seat heights under 30 inches. That seat height limit meant almost all the models on that list were cruisers, and while we certainly enjoy cruisin’, we like a little variety too. With this second Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders post, we’re excited to include some sportbikes, minimotos, and an ADV. And while the seat heights may be taller than on the first list, many of the models on this list weigh and cost less than the shorter-seated cruisers.Â
This list consists of motorcycles with a seat height between 30.0 and 30.9 inches. When possible, we’ve included a link to our test ride review, so you can get a sense of how each bike performs in action. We’ve also included the 2022/23 model year’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), claimed wet weight, and seat height. On models with options to lower the seat height or suspension, we’ve listed the standard and lowered seat heights. You can also click on a model’s name to go to the manufacturer’s webpage for a full list of specifications and details.  Â
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The models in this list are arranged by seat height, with the first model having the shortest seat height and the last model having the tallest seat height in the list.Â
Honda GromÂ
$3,499Â Â
30.0-inch seat Â
223 lbÂ
Read our 2022 Honda Grom First Ride ReviewÂ
Honda NaviÂ
$1,807Â Â
30.0-inch seat Â
234 lbÂ
Read our 2022 Honda Navi First Ride ReviewÂ
Royal Enfield Meteor 350Â
$4,899Â
30.1-inch seat Â
421 lbÂ
Read our 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Road Test ReviewÂ
Triumph Speed Twin 900Â
$9,895Â
30.1-inch seat Â
476 lb
Read our 2019 Triumph Street Twin (former name) First Ride Review
BMW G 310 RÂ
$4,995Â
30.9-inch seat (optional lower seat to 30.3 inches)Â
362 lb Â
Read our 2018 BMW G 310 R First Ride ReviewÂ
BMW F 900 RÂ
$8,995Â
32-inch seat (optional lower seat to 31.1 inches and lower suspension to 30.3 inches)Â
465 lb Â
Read our 2020 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR Road Test ReviewÂ
BMW F 750 GSÂ
$9,995Â
32.1-inch seat (optional lower seat to 31.1 inches and lower suspension to 30.3 inches)Â
493 lb Â
Read our 2019 BMW F 850 GS and F 750 GS Road Test ReviewÂ
Ducati Monster PlusÂ
$12,995Â
32.3-inch seat (optional lower seat to 31.5 inches and lower suspension to 30.5 inches)Â
366 lb dry Â
Read our 2021 Ducati Monster First Ride Review
Honda MonkeyÂ
$4,249Â
30.5-inch seatÂ
231 lbÂ
Read our 2019 Honda Monkey First Ride ReviewÂ
Ducati Scrambler IconÂ
$10,995Â
31.3-inch seat (optional lower seat to 30.7 inches)Â
408 lbÂ
Read our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Range First Look Review
Ducati Scrambler Full ThrottleÂ
Ducati Scrambler Full ThrottleÂ
$12,195Â
31.3-inch seat (optional lower seat to 30.7 inches)Â
408 lbÂ
Read our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Range First Look Review
Ducati Scrambler NightshiftÂ
$12,195Â
31.3-inch seat (optional lower seat to 30.7 inches)Â
421 lbÂ
Read our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Range First Look Review
Honda CBR300RÂ
$4,899Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
354 lb
Read our 2023 Honda Returning Models First Look ReviewÂ
Honda Super Cub C125Â
$3,849Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
238 lbÂ
Read our 2019 Honda Super Cub 125 ABS First Ride ReviewÂ
Indian FTRÂ
$13,499Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
514 lbÂ
Read our 2022 Indian FTR S First Ride Review
Indian FTR SportÂ
$15,749Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
522 lbÂ
Read our 2023 FTR Sport First Look ReviewÂ
Moto Guzzi V7 StoneÂ
$9,190Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
492 lbÂ
Read our 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone First Ride ReviewÂ
Moto Guzzi V7 SpecialÂ
$9,590Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
492 lbÂ
Read our 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Special First look Review
Moto Guzzi V7 Special EditionÂ
Moto Guzzi V7 Special EditionÂ
$9,990Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
480 lb
Read our New and Updated 2023 Moto Guzzi First Look ReviewÂ
Yamaha YZF-R3Â
$5,499Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
375 lbÂ
Read our 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 First Ride ReviewÂ
Yamaha MT-03Â
$4,999Â
30.7-inch seatÂ
373 lbÂ
Read our 2020 Yamaha MT-03 First Ride ReviewÂ
Kawasaki Ninja 400Â
$5,299Â
30.9-inch seatÂ
362 lbÂ
Read our 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS First Ride ReviewÂ
Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT EditionÂ
Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT EditionÂ
$5,499Â
30.9-inch seatÂ
362 lbÂ
Read our 2023 Kawasaki Returning Models First Look Review
Kawasaki Z400 ABSÂ
$5,399Â
30.9-inch seatÂ
364 lbÂ
Read our 2019 Kawasaki Z400 ABS First Ride ReviewÂ
Moto Guzzi V9 BobberÂ
$10,490Â
30.9-inch seatÂ
463 lbÂ
Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber First Ride ReviewÂ
Suzuki SV650Â
$7,399Â
30.9-inch seatÂ
432 lbÂ
(With Inputs from ridermagazine)
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