Bike Size-Ducati Scrambler
I've posted in the past about trying to find a bike that fits me. I have short legs, about a 29" inseam. I recently test rode several bikes, some where I can just touch the ground, some that I can put my feet flat on the ground. I feel so much more in control of the bike when I can put my feet flat, even if the bike weighs 100-150 lbs. more. The problem is that those bikes are more for riding on the pavement than off road. With a trip to South America in the works, my question is how much off road, or bad road traveling is there? The Kawasaki Vulcan S, for example, weighs close to 500 lbs. yet I felt so much more stable at a stop than the Suzuki DR650, at 350 lbs. where I can barely touch the ground. It's impossible to get a dealer to lower any bike low enough for a test ride, so that is my dilemma. I want to read any thoughts or opinions, especially from any short people out there that have had the same problem. (Including any women)
Another question: has anyone out there ridden a Ducati Scrambler on a long trip? I can't find enough info to form an opinion either way. Any thoughts about Ducati?
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