Published September 30, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
Section 2.5: Motorcycle Seat Heights
The list below will help you compare different styles, brands, and types of motorcycles, giving you a general idea of what might work for you. If you are a short rider (short inseam), you’ll want a lower seat height.
Tall riders (long inseam) will prefer bikes with higher seat heights.
If you’re outside this range, don’t worry, there are motorcycles that will fit you, and many can be lowered, raised, or adjusted.Thanks to About Motorcycles for the research in creating this unique list.
Short, Low, and Tall Motorcycle Seat Options
Today, manufacturers offer a wide variety of seat heights for riders of all sizes.
Many options fall into Adventure, Dual-Sport, and Cruiser categories, popular with female riders
exploring off-road and taller men seeking cruisers.
Seat height isn’t the only factor: foot peg placement, handlebar reach, and the ability to move back on the seat
are also critical, especially for taller riders (like me at 6’4″).
Used Motorcycle Seat Height List
Below is a listing of motorcycle seat heights from lowest to highest, given in inches.
Each entry includes the year, make, and model, with links to specifications for further research.
Seat height data is available for Aprilia scooters, BMW, Buell, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Piaggio scooters,
Suzuki (including scooters), Vespa, Victory, and Yamaha.
Motorcycle Seat Height Reference Tables
| Inches | Year | Manufacturer | Motorcycle Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6 | 2025 | Indian | Scout Bobber Limited +Tech |
| 26.2 | 2025 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Standard |
| 26.8 | 2025 | Harley-Davidson | Low Rider S |
| 27.0 | 2025 | Royal Enfield | Classic 350 |
| 27.2 | 2025 | Royal Enfield | Hunter 350 |
| 27.4 | 2025 | Honda | Rebel 500 |
| 27.6 | 2025 | Honda | Rebel 1100 |
| 27.8 | 2025 | Yamaha | Bolt R-Spec |
| 28.0 | 2025 | Triumph | Bonneville Bobber |
| 28.3 | 2025 | Triumph | Bonneville T120 |
| 28.7 | 2025 | BMW | R 18 Classic |
| 29.1 | 2025 | Honda | Gold Wing Tour DCT |
| 29.3 | 2025 | Harley-Davidson | Road Glide Special |
| 29.5 | 2025 | Indian | Chief Dark Horse |
| 29.9 | 2025 | Yamaha | XSR900 GP |
| 30.1 | 2025 | Kawasaki | Ninja 650 |
| 30.3 | 2025 | Kawasaki | Z650 |
| 30.5 | 2025 | Suzuki | GSX-8S |
| 30.7 | 2025 | Suzuki | GSX-8R |
| 30.9 | 2025 | Honda | CB500F |
| 31.1 | 2025 | Honda | CBR500R |
| 31.3 | 2025 | Yamaha | R7 |
| 31.5 | 2025 | KTM | 390 Duke |
| 31.7 | 2025 | KTM | 790 Duke |
| 31.9 | 2025 | KTM | 890 Duke R |
| 32.1 | 2025 | Ducati | Monster |
| 32.3 | 2025 | Ducati | Panigale V2 |
| 32.5 | 2025 | Ducati | Panigale V4 |
| 32.7 | 2025 | BMW | S 1000 R |
| 32.9 | 2025 | BMW | S 1000 RR |
| 33.1 | 2025 | Honda | XL750 Transalp |
| 33.3 | 2025 | Honda | Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES |
| 33.5 | 2025 | Honda | Africa Twin DCT |
| 33.7 | 2025 | Yamaha | Ténéré 700 |
| 33.9 | 2025 | Yamaha | Ténéré 700 World Raid |
| 34.1 | 2025 | KTM | 890 Adventure |
| 34.3 | 2025 | KTM | 1290 Super Adventure S |
| 34.5 | 2025 | BMW | R 1300 GS |
| 34.6 | 2025 | BMW | F 900 GS |
| 34.7 | 2025 | BMW | F 900 GS Adventure |
| 34.8 | 2025 | Suzuki | V-Strom 800DE |
| 34.9 | 2025 | Suzuki | V-Strom 1050DE |
| 35.0 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KLR650 |
| 35.2 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KLR650 Adventure |
| 35.4 | 2025 | KTM | 690 Enduro R |
| 35.6 | 2025 | Husqvarna | 701 Enduro |
| 35.8 | 2025 | GasGas | ES 700 |
| 36.2 | 2025 | KTM | 500 EXC-F Six Days |
| 36.4 | 2025 | KTM | 450 SX-F Factory Edition |
| 36.5 | 2025 | Husqvarna | FE 501s |
| 36.6 | 2025 | Husqvarna | TE 300 Pro |
| 36.7 | 2025 | GasGas | EC 300 |
| 36.8 | 2025 | GasGas | MC 450F |
| 36.9 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KX450 |
| 37.0 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KX250 |
| 37.1 | 2025 | Yamaha | YZ450F |
| 37.2 | 2025 | Yamaha | YZ250F |
| 37.3 | 2025 | Honda | CRF450R |
| 37.3 | 2025 | Honda | CRF250R |
| 37.4 | 2025 | Suzuki | RM-Z450 |
| 37.4 | 2025 | Suzuki | RM-Z250 |
| 37.5 | 2025 | Beta | RR 430 Enduro |
| 37.6 | 2025 | Beta | RR 300 2T |
| 37.7 | 2025 | Sherco | SE 300 Factory |
| 37.8 | 2025 | Sherco | SEF 450 Factory |
| 37.9 | 2025 | Triumph | TF 250-X Motocross |
| 38.0 | 2025 | Triumph | TF 450-X Motocross |
| 38.1 | 2025 | KTM | 250 SX-F |
| 38.2 | 2025 | Husqvarna | FC 450 |
| 38.3 | 2025 | GasGas | MC 250F |
| 38.4 | 2025 | Yamaha | YZ125 |
| 38.5 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KX112 |
| 36.2 | 2025 | KTM | 500 EXC-F Six Days |
| 36.4 | 2025 | KTM | 450 SX-F Factory Edition |
| 36.5 | 2025 | Husqvarna | FE 501s |
| 36.6 | 2025 | Husqvarna | TE 300 Pro |
| 36.7 | 2025 | GasGas | EC 300 |
| 36.8 | 2025 | GasGas | MC 450F |
| 36.9 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KX450 |
| 37.0 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KX250 |
| 37.1 | 2025 | Yamaha | YZ450F |
| 37.2 | 2025 | Yamaha | YZ250F |
| 37.3 | 2025 | Honda | CRF450R |
| 37.3 | 2025 | Honda | CRF250R |
| 37.4 | 2025 | Suzuki | RM-Z450 |
| 37.4 | 2025 | Suzuki | RM-Z250 |
| 37.5 | 2025 | Beta | RR 430 Enduro |
| 37.6 | 2025 | Beta | RR 300 2T |
| 37.7 | 2025 | Sherco | SE 300 Factory |
| 37.8 | 2025 | Sherco | SEF 450 Factory |
| 37.9 | 2025 | Triumph | TF 250-X Motocross |
| 38.0 | 2025 | Triumph | TF 450-X Motocross |
| 38.1 | 2025 | KTM | 250 SX-F |
| 38.2 | 2025 | Husqvarna | FC 450 |
| 38.3 | 2025 | GasGas | MC 250F |
| 38.4 | 2025 | Yamaha | YZ125 |
| 38.5 | 2025 | Kawasaki | KX112 |
Used Motorcycle Seat Height Reference Tables
| Inches | Year | Manufacturer | Motorcycle Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.5 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Deluxe FLSTN/I |
| 24.9 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Springer Softail FXSTS/I |
| 25.2 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Dyna Low Rider FXDLI |
| 25.2 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Standard FXST/I |
| 25.4 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Fat Boy FLSTF/I |
| 25.5 | 2006 | Buell | Blast (low profile) |
| 25.5 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC/I |
| 25.5 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Heritage Softail FLST/I |
| 25.6 | 2006 | Honda | Shadow VLX |
| 25.6 | 2006 | Honda | Shadow VLX Deluxe |
| 25.7 | 2006 | Victory | Ness Signature Series Vegas Jackpot |
| 25.7 | 2006 | Victory | Vegas Jackpot |
| 25.8 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Dyna Street Bob FXDBI |
| 25.8 | 2006 | Yamaha | Morphous |
| 25.9 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC/I |
| 25.9 | 2006 | Honda | Shadow Aero |
| 26.0 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Night Train FXSTB/I |
| 26.0 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Softail Deuce FXSTD/I |
| 26.0 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster XL883L |
| 26.0 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | V-Rod VRSCA |
| 26.0 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | VRSCD Night Rod |
| 26.1 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Road King Custom FLHRS/I |
| 26.2 | 2006 | Honda | Helix |
| 26.25 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster XL1200L |
| 26.3 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Street Glide FLHX/I |
| 26.4 | 2006 | Victory | Hammer |
| 26.5 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster XL883C |
| 26.5 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster XL1200C |
| 26.5 | 2006 | Victory | Kingpin |
| 26.5 | 2006 | Victory | Vegas |
| 26.5 | 2006 | Victory | Vegas 8-Ball |
| 26.6 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Dyna Super Glide FXDI |
| 26.6 | 2006 | Honda | Rebel |
| 26.6 | 2006 | Honda | Shadow Spirit 750 |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Dyna 35th Anniversary Super Glide FXDI35 |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Dyna Super Glide Custom FXDCI |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Eliminator 125 |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 2000 |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 2000 Classic |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 2000 Classic LT |
| 26.8 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 2000 Limited |
| 26.9 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Road Glide FLTRI |
| 26.9 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Road King Classic FLHRCI |
| 27.0 | 2006 | Yamaha | Virago 250 |
| 27.2 | 2006 | Honda | Shadow Sabre |
| 27.2 | 2006 | Yamaha | V Star 1100 Custom |
| 27.3 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Electra Glide Classic FLHTC/I |
| 27.3 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Electra Glide Standard FLHT/I |
| 27.3 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Road King FLHR/I |
| 27.3 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster XL883 |
| 27.3 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Ultra Classic Electra Glide FLHTCUI |
| 27.35 | 2006 | Honda | VTX1300R |
| 27.35 | 2006 | Honda | VTX1300S |
| 27.4 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 1600 Classic |
| 27.4 | 2006 | Suzuki | Burgman 400 |
| 27.4 | 2006 | Suzuki | Burgman 400 Type S |
| 27.4 | 2006 | Yamaha | V Star Custom |
| 27.46 | 2006 | Honda | VTX1300C |
| 27.5 | 2006 | Buell | Blast |
| 27.5 | 2006 | Harley-Davidson | Dyna Wide Glide FXDWGI |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Honda | VTX1800F |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard M109R |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard M50 |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard M50 Black |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard C90 |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard C90 Black |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard C90T |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard C50 |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard C50 Black |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard C50T |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard S50 |
| 27.6 | 2006 | Suzuki | Boulevard S40 |
