I am 5.5 height is it Ok or not for me to ride the Himalayan bike?

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Pradeep · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is.though it would have been better if you were taller. you can visualise the benefits of height in slow moving, bumper to bumper city traffic or x country (off roading) where a taller guy is expected to have better control of his bike. you may even have problems in stability with a pillion pillion on slow speeds. while fixing up the accessories, you may not like to fit additional seat cover which are either pneumatic (air filled) or gel based since they would add around an inch and a half or two to the riding height; as well as the handlebar risers may make the ride uncomfortable for you. the panniers would similarly obstruct your exit and entry to the bike while the top box would almost make that impossible. this is not to discourage you, but this is exactly why you won't find many lady drivers (unless she is large or extra large frame). as an alternative, you may even try and consider hero xpulse 200.let's cut out the theory part. go for a test ride with a friend who owns a re himalyan; or if none of your friends own one, or do own one but are too posessive, head to the nearest re showroom where the over courteous staff would help and guide you.happy riding and all the best.

Bhanuprasad · Answer

It should be bit of disguesting while parking on slopy surfaces, am 5'8 and have faced difficulties 3 times while parkign on declined right side and it fell down damiaging the side indicators. so would not recomment less tha 5'8.

Sai Sharan · Answer

It's a tall motercycle I would suggest you to take a test drive it might be ok after a while but will definitely have some issues tho.

A · Answer

There’s nothing to do with the height if your technique is good behind the bars then surly you can ride...

Nandhu · Answer

Yes. But you would have to be really good at balancing heavy bikes cause this bike weights around 200kgs.

Jo · Answer

Yes with good boots and greater control....you need to try in a ground....see other answers too...

Kamal · Answer

I too m 5.5 n own a granite black himalayan,it will be ok,maybe just a bit sometimes.

Allwin · Answer

5.5 is really a good height for Himalayan. If you're wearing any boost itll help you more support. 5.4 ( tipy toe.... 5.5 it's okey you can manage easily with boots.

It · Answer

Do take a test drive, if your feet can touch the ground flat, then go for it.

Udhay · Answer

Nope. Try test drive if you can control the bike easily or not

Nikki101 · Answer

Try the scram 411 it has a lower seat height or look at Hitchcocks uk for suspension lowering link bars for the adv Himalayan bike

Jahangir · Answer

I think a little bit discomfort would be there while riding in City Traffic but as it is the jungle boy we can tolerate this.

Jo · Answer

Please see old qns regarding bikes.

Nani · Answer

Atleast you should be 5.8

Prashanth · Answer

Yes, you definitely can

MOBANON · Answer

5.9

Denim · Answer

Ok

Billa · Answer

Yupp u can

Raj · Answer

It's okay

Isasis · Answer

You will be tip-toeing but it should be ok.

Kannadega · Answer

You may get little problem

Abhijeet · Answer

Don't worry i am 5'6, i am okay with it..i have tried offroadin too.

Karthi · Answer

Ok

Sourav · Answer

You can easily ride himlayan. I am 5.8. You can easily ride it bro.

Khalid Alam · Answer

Its ok

Tanmoy · Answer

Ok

SABEEL · Answer

Ok

GuruPrashanthN · Answer

It will be difficult for you to ride in traffic

Thuithing · Answer

Little bit discomfort in traffic

SAFARNAMA · Answer

Little difficult

YashKarmakar · Answer

Yes

Q. I am 5.5 height is it Ok or not for me to ride the Himalayan bike?

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