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Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders: Seat Height 31-31.9 Inches 

The Kawasaki Z650RS has a 31.5-inch seat height. (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Choices for smaller, affordable motorcycles are growing, and that’s good news for riders looking for a fun bike that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re new to riding and want something easy to handle or an experienced rider looking for a lighter or shorter bike, you have more options now than ever when it comes to finding the best motorcycles for smaller riders!

Below is Rider’s 2023 list of best motorcycles for smaller riders, an update of the popular post from 2019. This list includes motorcycles with seat heights between 31.0 and 31.9 inches with an MSRP of $17,000 or less.

We’ve also curated lists of the best motorcycles with seat heights between 30.0 and 30.9 inches, as well as a list of the best motorcycles with seat heights below 30 inches.

When possible, we’ve included a link to our test ride reviews so you can get a sense of how each bike performs in action. We’ve also included the 2022-2023 model year’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), seat height, and claimed wet or dry weight. 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.

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.

CFMOTO 450SS

CFMOTO 450SS

$5,499

31-inch seat

370 lb

Read our 2023 CFMOTO 450SS First Look Review

Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R

$7,299

31.1-inch seat

423 lb

Read our 2013 Honda CBR500R First Ride Review

Honda CB500F

Honda CB500F

$6,799

31.1-inch seat

416 lb

Read our 2017 Honda CB500F First Ride Review

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Kawasaki Ninja 650

$7,999

31.1-inch seat

419 lb

Read our 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Road Test Review

Kawasaki Z650

Kawasaki Z650

$7,749

31.1-inch seat

410 lb

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Z650 First Ride Review

Kawasaki W800

Kawasaki W800

$9,199

31.1-inch seat

496 lb

Read our 2020 Kawasaki W800 First Look Review

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

$3,999

31.1-inch seat

400 lb

Read our 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Ride Review

Suzuki GSX250R

Suzuki GSX250R

$4,999

31.1-inch seat

399 lb

Read our 2023 Suzuki GSX250R First Look Review

Triumph Bonneville T100

Triumph Bonneville T100

$10,995

31.1-inch seat

503 lb

Read our 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 First Look Review

Triumph Bonneville T120

Triumph Bonneville T120

$12,695

31.1-inch seat

520 lb

Read our 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 First Look Review

Triumph Scrambler 900

Triumph Scrambler 900

$11,495

31.1-inch seat

492 lb

Read our 2022 Triumph Scrambler 900 First Look Review

Yamaha TW200

Yamaha TW200

$4,899

31.1-inch seat

278 lb

Read our 2017 Yamaha TW200 First Ride Review

CFMOTO 300NK

CFMOTO 300NK

$4,199

31.2-inch seat

333 lb

Read our 2022 CFMOTO 300NK First Ride Review

Royal Enfield Scram 411

Royal Enfield Scram 411

$5,099

31.3-inch seat

408 lb

Read our 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 First Ride Review

CFMOTO 700CL-X

CFMOTO 700CL-X

$6,799

31.5-inch seat

432 lb

Read our 2022 CFMOTO 700CL-X Road Test Review

CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport

CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport

$7,199

31.5-inch seat

432 lb

Read our 2022 CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport First Ride Review

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition

$9,699

31.5-inch seat

415 lb

Read our 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition First Look Review

Kawasaki Z900

Kawasaki Z900

$9,399

31.5-inch seat

468 lb

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Ninja Z900 ABS First Ride Review

Kawasaki Z650RS

Kawasaki Z650RS

$9,099

31.5-inch seat

412 lb

Read our 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS First Ride Review

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Royal Enfield Himalayan

$5,449

31.5-inch seat

439 lb

Read our 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review

Honda CB300R

Honda CB300R

$5,049

31.6-inch seat

316 lb

Read our 2019 Honda CB300R First Ride Review

Honda NC750X DCT

Honda NC750X DCT

$9,399

31.6-inch seat

493 lb

Read our 2018 Honda NC750X Road Test Review

BMW R nineT

BMW R nineT

$15,945

31.7-inch seat

487 lb

Read our 2021 BMW R nineT First Look Review

BMW R nineT Pure

BMW R nineT Pure

$10,995

31.7-inch seat

483 lb

Read our 2017 BMW R nineT Pure Road Test Review

Kawasaki Z125 PRO

Kawasaki Z125 PRO

$3,399

31.7-inch seat

225 lb

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Z125 PRO First Ride Review

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350

$4,699

31.7-inch seat

430 lb

Read our 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 First Ride Review

Royal Enfield INT650

Royal Enfield INT650

$6,149

31.7-inch seat

445 lb

Read our 2019 Royal Enfield INT650 Road Test Review

Royal Enfield Continental GT

Royal Enfield Continental GT

$6,349

31.7-inch seat

445 lb

Read our 2019 Royal Enfield Continental GT Road Test Review

Triumph Trident 660

Triumph Trident 660

$8,595

31.7-inch seat

417 lb

Read our 2021 Triumph Trident 660 First Look Review

Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-07

$8,199

31.7-inch seat

406 lb

Read our 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Road Test Review

Zero S

Zero S

$12,995

31.8-inch seat

313 lb

Read our 2022 Zero S First Look Review

Ducati SuperSport 950

Ducati SuperSport 950

$14,595

31.9-inch seat

405 lb (dry)

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R

$9,899

31.9-inch seat

445 lb

Read our 2023 Honda CBR650R First Look Review

Honda CB650R

Honda CB650R

$9,399

31.9-inch seat

445 lb

Read our 2023 Honda CB650R First Look Review

Suzuki GSX-R750

Suzuki GSX-R750

$12,849

31.9-inch seat

419 lb

Read our 2023 Suzuki GSX-R750 First Look Review

Suzuki GSX-R600

Suzuki GSX-R600

$11,699

31.9-inch seat

412 lb

Read our 2023 Suzuki GSX-R600 First Look Review

Suzuki GSX-S1000

Suzuki GSX-S1000

$11,499

31.9-inch seat

472 lb

Read our 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Road Test Review

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

$13,349

31.9-inch seat

498 lb

Read our 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT Road Test Review

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

$14,099

31.9-inch seat

498 lb

Read our 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ First Look Review

Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

$8,849

31.9-inch seat

445 lb

Read our 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S First Ride Review

Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Triumph Speed Twin 1200

$12,895

31.9-inch seat

476 lb

Read our 2023 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 First Look Review

Yamaha XSR900

Yamaha XSR900

$10,199

31.9-inch seat

425 lb

Read our 2022 Yamaha XSR900 First Ride Review

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

$14,999

32.5-inch seat (optional low seat of 31.9 inches)

485 lb

Read our 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Long-Term Review

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