As a cultural pass time which traditionally may be considered among
the ranks of the male-dominated, motorcycling subsequently lacks female figures
and influence up to a certain point.
While most would claim that this was far from preconceived, the fact
remains that motorcycling is, for the most part, dominated (and widely
perceived as being dominated) by men.
The truth is that there has been a whole host of influential female
figures within motorcycling over the decades, and not just the master
seamstresses responsible for mass producing the by now
iconic leather biker
jackets which outfitted entire
generations in the mid-21st century.
Women’s motorcycle jackets and motorcycle jackets for
men alike and aside, the male dominated history of our species is as far behind us as it
ever has been. In celebration of this fact, let us take a look at some of the
most female friendly motorcycles available today.
Suzuki Inazuma 250
Described by some as a ‘no-frills budget commuter that’ll return over
60mpg’, the Suzuki Inazuma is an extremely dependable yet modestly equipped
city-rider special suitable for man and wife alike. Pleasingly light at just
183kg, the bike is as a wonderful handler and can pick up a speed that will see
even the most
well fitted biker
vests fluttering in the
breeze.
With a seat height of 780mm, mounting and correctly operating the
Inazuma should be do-able for anyone over the height of 5’5”.
Triumph Bonneville SE
A celebration of all things classic by any standard, the Bonneville is
the ultimate anti-sports bike for the shorter riders among you.
With a weight of 225kg you wouldn’t want it landing on top of you, but
the combination of a saddle 740mm off the deck and a smaller front wheel should
see a small rider able to take full control of its powerful 800cc parallel twin
engines.
Suzuki Bergman 400
Technically, the Suzuki Bergman 400 is a scooter, not a motorbike-
however I think it’s just as acceptable to pull on your leather
motorcycle vest and mount the Bergman for a day’s meander around the city.
Possessing much of the same as other Bergman models, the 400 pretty
much looks like an actual bike, weighs more than the Inazuma as 222kg- and
poses absolutely no problem on the seat front.
With a highly surprising top speed and a ridiculously sized storage
compartment under its seat, the Bergman is certainly a vehicle worth
consideration.
Harley Davidson Sportster XL883L
Undoubtedly Harley Davidson’s most popular model with female
customers, the Sportster XL883L is surely responsible for the recent spike in national sales of biker jackets for women.
With a tasty classic look, but a reduced height and engine output
power to make it suitable for the more unsure riders, the Sportster is a force
to be reckoned with. Riding vests at
the ready.
Honda VFR400R NC30
A stupidly long name for a motorcycle, I’m sure we can all agree-
though don’t let this put you off. Essentially the sports bike version of
Harley’s famed Sportster, Honda have been producing and selling with unwavering
success this bike for over 20 years now. A compact little number, the bike is
suitable for the more petite riders in our collective family.
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