Great bikes, no question. Make absolutely sure--say again, ABSOLUTELY SURE--she
can put both of her feet down FLAT on the ground without straining. Unless, of
course, she's a very experienced rider. All of the new "adventure/touring"
bikes are tall, and top heavy. They take a lot of getting used to. Trust me on
this. And I would still set aside some spare cash to replace turn signals,
brake and clutch levers.
Female rider, Suzuki V-Strom, The ramp wasn't where she thought it was.
http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=8756
She might like something a little more retro that allows comfortable upright
position with a seat low enough to sit flat-footed (both feet) when she stops.
You might also check into the new generation of what used to be called
scooters, but aren't so much anymore. BMW and Suzuki make extremely nice ones.
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On Jan 2, 2014, at 11:55 AM, Ken Norton wrote:
> We have our eyes on the BMW GS series. The small engined models, like
> the 650 and 700 are about the right size and weight for her and the
> prices are decent. Even a brand new 650 is within budget.
>
> What sayeth the collective?
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