There is a growing selection of smaller, affordable motorcycles, and that’s good news for riders looking for a fun bike that doesn’t cost too much. Whether you’re new to riding and want something easy to handle or an experienced rider looking for a lighter or shorter bike, you now have more options than ever when looking for a bike. the best mini motorcycles!
Below is horsemanThe list of the best Mini Motorcycles in 2022-2023, an update of popular posts from 2019. Our new list includes motorcycles with saddle heights up to 30 inches with suggested retail prices of $17,000 or less.
We’ve also curated a list of the best bikes with saddle heights between 30.0 and 30.9 inches, as well as a list of bikes with saddle heights between 31.0 and 31.9 inches. We will soon include links to those listings.
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When possible, we’ve included a link to our test ride reviews so that you can understand the operation of each bike. We’ve also included the base US MSRP of the 2022-2023 model year (as of publication), seat heights, and published wet or dry weights. On models with the option to lower the seat height or shock absorbers, we have listed standard and lowered seat heights. You can also click on the model’s name to visit the manufacturer’s website for a full list of specifications and details.
The models on this list are sorted by seat height, the first model having the shortest seat height and the last model having the highest seat height on the list.
Can-Am Ryker
$8,999
Seat height 23.6 inches
594 lb dry
Read our 2019 Can-Am Ryker First Trip Review
Indian Scout Bobber Sixty
$10,749
Seat height 25.6 inches
548 lb
Indian Scout Rogue Sixty
$11,249
Seat height 25.6 inches
540 lb
Read our 2022 Rogue Indian Scouts first trip review
Indian Scout Sixty
$11,749
Seat height 25.6 inches
543 lb
Read our 2016 Indian Scouts 60 road test review
Bobber Indian scout
$12,249
Seat height 25.6 inches
553 lb
Read our 2018 Indian Scout Bobber First Trip Review
Indian Scouts
$13,249
Seat height 25.6 inches
561 lb
Read our 2019 India Scout Travel Test Review
Indian Scout Bobber Twenty
$13,249
Seat height 25.6 inches
563 lb
Harley-Davidson Iron 883
(2022 is the last year for this model)
$11,249
Seat height 25.7 inches
564 lb
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard
$14,399
Seat height 25.8 inches
655 lb
Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114
Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114
$16,599
Seat height 25.8 inches
631 lb
Honda Ghost
$7,999
Seat height 25.8 inches
549 lb
Read our 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom 750 road test review
Honda Balloon Aviation
$7,799
Seat height 25.9 inches
560 lb
Read our 2013 Honda Shadow Aero review
Indonesian chef
$14,999
Seat height 26 inches
670 lb
Harley-Davidson Forty Eight
(2022 is the last year for this model)
$12,299
Seat height 26.2 inches
556 lb
Classic Kawasaki Vulcan 900
$8,999
Seat height 26.8 inches
620 lb
Read our 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Review
Honda’s mortobike
$11,449
Seat height 26.9 inches
663 lb
Read our 2010 Honda VT13VX Fury Road test drive review
Custom Kawasaki Vulcan 900
$9,499
Seat height 27 inches
611 lb
Yamaha VStar 250
$4,699
Seat height 27 inches
324 lb
Read more about the V Star 250 in our 2008 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Comparison Review
Harley-Davidson Nightster
$13,499
Seat height 27.1 inches
481 lb
Read our 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster First Ride Review
Bmw R18
$14,995
Seat height 27.2 inches
761 lb
Read our 2021 BMW R 18 First Edition Road Test Review
Honda Rebel 500
$6,449
Seat height 27.2 inches
408 lb
Read our 2020 Honda Rebel 500 ABS road test review
Honda Rebel 300
$4,749
Seat height 27.2 inches
364 lb
Winning Bonneville Bobber
$13,495
Seat height 27.6 inches (27.2 inches optional lower seat)
553 lb
Read our 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber First Ride Review
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
$8,899
Seat height 27.2 inches
542 lb
Honda Rebel 1100T DCT
$11,299
Seat height 27.5 inches
524 lb
Read our 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT First Look Review
Honda Rebel 1100
$9,499
Seat height 27.5 inches
487 lb
Read our Honda Rebel 1100 2021 First Ride Review
Suzuki Boulevard C50
$8,609
Seat height 27.6 inches
611 lb
Suzuki Boulevard C50T
$10,059
Seat height 27.6 inches
644 lb
Read our 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Test Review
Kawasaki Vulcan WILL
$7,349
Seat height 27.8 inches
492 lb
Read our 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Road Test Review
Cafe Kawasaki Vulcan WILL
$8,099
Seat height 27.8 inches
496 lb
Read our 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Road Test Review
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
$13,495
Seat height 27.8 inches
580 lb
Read our 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster First Ride Review
Harley-Davidson Sportster WILL
Harley-Davidson Sportster WILL
$16,399
Seat height 28.9 inches
502 lb
