12-15-2014, 03:30 PM
Okay, time for my two cents here...sorry I don't get on the forum much...full time job & a dirt bike to ride during the winter months has been keeping me busy. I'm 5'2" and have no problem riding my CB1100. I have had 4 different street bikes in my time (Rebel, SV650, Monster 796 and my CB1100). I love this bike and do not for one second think it's too much for a woman rider. I love how smooth it is and just the right amount of torque. As for dropping a bike, let's be real. Dropped my SV650 once and a nice man and his wife stopped and helped me pick it up. If she drops it, someone will come along to help. With 10 years riding experience, this bike should be fine for her. I have never thought it was "too heavy". I have ridden my bike on frost, gravel, snow, dirt with no problems. The only modification I made was taking about an 1" off the seat, I am still on my toes but the bike has such a low center of gravity, I have never felt like it was going to tip over. If I have to back out my bike, I prop it on my hip and push it...problem solved. Actually funny to see the look on other riders faces when I'm pushing my bike out while my husband watches from the comfort of his bike.