I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?

I would say no but that just depends on your experience. It is alot of bike. Its kinda like asking if the "Suzuki Busa" is to fast for you?
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
Im 5ft 8 myself and they are high on the seat but you can have it lowered a few inches .Honda Goldwing will be my next bike
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
I would say that a Honda Gold Wing would be okay, but you may wish to bring yourself up to speed before getting back on the road. 20 years is a long time to off of a motorcycle.





My mother actually rode my fathers 1993 GL1500 and didn't have any problems. She is about 5'5" and weighs about 125lbs.


She currently owns and rides a Honda Pacific Coast 800.
Reply:I am 5'6 1/2"


and have no trouble riding a wing


but


for one I've been riding for %26gt;25 years


and my inseam is 32"





so as long as we know nothing about you


we can not say IF we think you should even try


your hight alone does not mean a thing
Reply:The Goldwing is a BIIIIG bike, but it carries its weight fairly low. I've seen lots of women and short people on them.





The only way to really tell is to sit on one. Can you get both your feet flat on the ground? If not, is there a way to lower the seat?
Reply:I was always told that if the bike gets laid over and you have to ask for help to pick it up......its too big for you. Physically fitting on it is one thing, but being able to handle the weight and girth is quite another.








Ask yourself this basic question......do you really need a bike that big? You are, more or less, riding a bike with an engine big enough, and powerful enough, to power a Honda Accord.
Reply:Why would you consider a Honda Goldwing with six cylinders versus a BMW with two cylinders and which is quite a bit lighter to lift in case you drop it. And besides, the BMW seat can be lowered to accommodate your height.





Good luck!
Reply:Probably not, I know several Goldwing owners your height, but it's not the first thing you want to start riding after 20 years. They are heavy and expensive. Try a 1100 to 1500 first and then trade up.