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Originally Posted by burnin_vernon
Should you be able to flat foot a bike? I only have a 32" inseam and wonder what bikes would fit me.
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Nah, as long as you can tiptoe, you're ok. Most women on sportbikes have it worse than you do. That said, you might not want a BMW GS or anything.
The littlest Ducati Monster (695?) is really short. The BMW F800S and ST have an optional kit that drops them down quite low. The Ninja 250 is quite short, but not as much as those two. Of course, most cruiser bikes are short, but, well, yeah, you know. I'd look as much for a bike that isn't too heavy (especially top-heavy) as much as it being short. For example, the BMW F800's carry their fuel in the frame rather than the tank, which really helps keep the weight at a place where it's not making the bike feel tippy.
EDIT: Another thing to look for: a bike with a narrow seat will keep your legs from being splayed out, so your 32" will go a lot further.