I'm planning to buy KTM Duke 250. My height is 5'3". Will it be comfortable for me to ride the bike? If not, adjusting the suspension will help me or not?

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Karthik · Accepted Answer

I'm 5'2 I got my Duke 250 bs6 on 23rd September 2020, I'm really comfortable on the bike, I'm able to corner, take it on the Track with ease and tour as well, I've already completed 800+ kms on the bike! In traffic and while pulling the bike back it's a slight issue but I'm fine with it, I'm extremely passionate about motorcycles, I'm really ok and comfortable with my Bike! It's always good to have a visit to the showroom and see if your comfortable with the Motorcycle, I never took a test ride as motorcycling is all about adventure I took up the risk to get the bike without any test ride! Now I actually feel more comfortable and easy on taller and bigger motorcycles over the small ones!I love my bike!

Milw · Answer

There are no suspension adjustments available in D250 for seat heightground clearance. Also, 5' 3" will be a bit short for D250. However, if determined, you can still learn to master D250. It could be a bit tough at the beginning, but is not impossible. For reference, please look at most dual sportoffroad bikes sold by major motorcycle brands. Even for a 6 feet tall guy, having both the feet planted on ground is difficult. Does that stop from riding those bikes? NO! Go ahead and buy your bike of choice and master the machine! Do not worry about anything else. Have a Happy and Safe riding!

Rax · Answer

I am 5'10 and i still struggle to ride the bike with both feets on the ground. I suggest you not to gof for Duke 250 unless you want a more comfortable bike for yourself. But you can still ride the bike. If your passion is more than the comfort zone you can go for it. But it's going to be a struggle in traffic. Hope you have a good one. :)

Karthik · Answer

As the wording goes on all the bikes are made perfect it's just the rider who must get comfortable with the Motorcycle, have a ride on the MT-15 and on the Duke 250, Duke is almost 80k more expensive than the MT-15, it's purely your choice as your the one who's gonna be permanently riding the bike! 🤠🙌 Cheers buddy, Ride Safe!

Deeksha · Answer

I am a girl with 5’2 height. I own a duke 250 2019 model. It’s been tough to manage at the starting but now I am able to off road as well with this bike. One thing to always remember: It’s not the height that is the hindrance, skills matter. I even ride the Ktm adventure 390 with ease.

Deeksha · Answer

Come on boys. Like 5.6 or 5.5 is too tall. You can manage any bike. I am 5.2 and I own a duke 250 and I easily manage it to on and off road both. It’s not the height that matters but the proper skills. I even ride ktm adventures 390 and once more I will say, skills matter.

Neel · Answer

I have duke 250 led edition. It is really good bike . But if you are 5'3 it will little uncomfortable. Because the seat height is 820 mm . You have to be more than 5'5 to ride comfortable. I am 5'11 and it is really comfortable man . Love the bike so much

Surajit · Answer

If you r a experienced rider then go for it orelse you r gonna have difficulty in traffic. and you cant puck your bike backwards when you r sitting on the bike you need to pull it... i am 5.6 then also i struggle push it back while sitting on it..

Sandbox · Answer

5'3 ? Do they allow you on Water slides and rollercoasters?

Tauqeer · Answer

No it won't be comfortable even after adjusting suspension

Atharv · Answer

I'm 5.5ft which one bike can suit me Duke 250 or Yamaha MT15?

Hrishik · Answer

I'm 5.6 I can flat foot one.. side

Classic · Answer

Kanha se kharida bhai

Pavan · Answer

I am poor i ever buy duke 250 soooo sad

Pavan · Answer

I am poor i ever buy duke 250 help any one coll me

Sandbox · Answer

You Short

Pravin · Answer

What happens if we reduce the seat height in d250

Pravin · Answer

What happens if we reduce the seat height in d250

Love · Answer

Hii I'm also 5.2

Love · Answer

Hii I'm also 5.2

Love · Answer

Hii I'm also 5.2

Q. I'm planning to buy KTM Duke 250. My height is 5'3". Will it be comfortable for me to ride the bike? If not, adjusting the suspension will help me or not?

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