For the vertically challenged, you may think that it’s hard to ride a motorcycle. It might be so daunting that you even refuse to try. Fortunately, even if you’re short, you can still ride a motorcycle like the best of them. Being short shouldn’t keep you from enjoying the open road on a Harley or any other bike that catches your fancy. Before forgoing the ability to try riding a motorcycle, you have to stay positive. Even if you’re five foot nothing, there are motorcycles you can ride. Don’t let false notions keep you from having a good time, so be sure to give the following tips a whirl.

Go To A Bike Show

Motorcycle shows generally have a lot of bikes for you to sit on and test out. When going to a bike show, don’t be afraid to sit down on any bike that catches your eye. You will have to figure out if you can reach the foot controls and handlebars, but aside from that, nothing should hold you back.
Trying out each model available lets you know where the good and pain points are when it comes to riding a motorcycle. So before you go out and buy a bike that is too large or hard to handle for your small frame, think about trying before buying.
Consider keeping track of each bike that interests you. Take notes or use an app to take pictures and keep track of the motorcycles that fit your size requirements. You should find out now if you can or can’t reach the ground before you buy a motorcycle and make the mistake of finding out when it’s too late to avoid injury. Try putting your feet flat on the ground. As someone new to biking, this is important in a motorcycle because of the level of control it provides you.

Read Up On Your Options

Page through a motorcycle magazine like Motorcycle Consumer News to learn about the ergonomics involved in purchasing and riding motorcycles. Cycle Ergo is also a valuable resource when it comes to comparison shopping with models of which you are already familiar.

Consider Seat Width And Comfort

As with anything, your comfort is a top priority when riding a motorcycle. Because of that, you’re going to want to ride a motorcycle that leaves little room between the width of your thighs. This will provide you with extra control over the motorcycle, because without it, you will be doomed. Smaller seats provide the ability to easily touch the ground with both feet and that aids in holding up the bike when stopped.

Consider The Footpeg Position

Where your footpegs are is important when riding a motorcycle. Find your most comfortable position when riding motorcycles at a bike show. Some people prefer riding crouched, while others like the upright position when riding. Find a position that gives you the best balance between comfort and control over the motorcycle.
Overall, make sure that the motorcycle you want to ride provides you with easy access to all of the controls you need to ride it while avoiding injury. You don’t want to ride a motorcycle that doesn’t give you control, so this is something you’ll want to keep in mind when shopping for a bike to ride. As with anything, practice makes perfect, so be sure to practice on a cheap bike so that you can learn how to maneuver it properly before buying a more expensive model. Before you get good (and fast), you’ll have to practice riding and stopping – and everything in between.