Recommend me a bike

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5headh
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Recommend me a bike

Post by 5headh »

Heyy, this is my first post.
My names Hayley I have a honda cb500.

Looking to get a new bike soon, i want an adventure/touring bike,, but my trouble is, im only 5'1'' what would you recommend, any cc :D
kent bandit
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Post by kent bandit »

Hi Hayley my first post too.Im looking a new bike as well.Im a short arse too.I was told the 650 bmw is a good bike to start with and it can come with a real low seat too.
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Hello and welcome to both of you , I would suggest you go and sit on every bike you can find to make sure you are comfortable. cheers Spud ;)
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Yamaha serow. Ive heard its low but probably not very common. Good luck
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Welcome to ABR.

BMW 650 or Honda Transalp come to mind.
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Peejay
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Post by Peejay »

Welcome in hayley and kent, good in here innit!

You can have an adventure on any bike, but I know what you mean.

The 650GS comes with a low seat option and lowered links on the suspension, and the Transalp is also a good option, but as spud says, try as many as you can,
Happy hunting :woohoo:
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Welcome from Aberdeenshire :)
As you`ve already heard and will no doubt hear again try out as many different bikes as you can . Good luck with your hunt .
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Post by Jelly »

Howdy doody to you both. :) :)

Kentbandit, where in Kent (presumably) are you?
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Post by Barcelona Pat »

Hi - and welcome. I'd have a look at the G650GS single.
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