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Originally Posted by Autobahnschleicher
While I'm not american, I am considering to get something with a little more power (read the ability to use highways) than my Simson S51.
I'm planning on getting the A2 licence next summer, so I'm looking around a little for a bike that would suit me, is fuel efficient and practical.
However I have issues with a lot of bikes as they are too tall for me due to my lack of height, wich is 1,58 m or about 5'2".
Do you guys have any reccomendations for a motorcycle that is somewhat simmilar to a S51 in design, size, weights no more than about 100 kg and features a more powerfull engine that is not a 2-stroke?
And yes, I can ride taller/heavier bikes as well, however I can't realy ride them comfortably.
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A 100 kg weight limit is going to be a problem for a highway capable bike
The KTM 200 might be an option. KTM claims 99kg dry but ready for the road it is 150 kg. The KTM 390 is basically the same chassis with a more powerful but A2 legal engine. The problem will be the high seat more than weight. (At least it was for my brother who is about your height)
Something like a Honda Rebel 500 or 300 is A2 legal and freeway capable but heavier than you want. However, the low seat height will help a lot.
The Honda CB125R is lighter but has a high seat.
For an out of the ordinary suggestion there is the Piaggio MP3 300, 350, or 500. They are heavy but the tilt lock means you never have to put a foot down. My 2009 Piaggio 500 weighs almost as much as my 2011 BMW R1200RT but is SO easy to roll around with the suspension locked. I can roll it around the garage with one hand.
I would buy a 300 HPE in a heartbeat if it was offered in the USA
