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Long-distance touring on motorcycles is indeed very inviting and with the onset of the age of social media when everyone wants to be seen as a serious traveller, sales numbers of purpose-built motorcycles has rather seen a jump. Who isn't inspired by those Instagram posts of people on giant ADVs travelling cross-continent. But what to do when you aren't tall enough for those bikes?
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Considering that this advice comes from someone who is 5 feet 5 inches, and that I have ridden most of the motorcycles listed, I assure you they make brilliant touring machines. Starting from Bajaj & Royal Enfield to premium manufacturers like BMW Motorrad and Ducati all have something on offer for different sizes of pockets as well. Even if you're slight below 5.5 feet, there's something for you here.
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BMW G310 GS: The smallest and the most affordable BMW Motorrad motorcycle, the G310 GS is rather a very promising package for anyone wanting to step into adventure riding. Powered by a 313cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 34 hp and 28 Nm of torque. Seat height is at 835 mm, but can be lowered to 820 mm as well. Price is Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom) <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/reviews/bmw-g310-gs-first-ride-review-power-poise-prowess-a-complete-package/1281039/"><strong>BMW G310 GS First Ride Review: Power, Poise, Prowess – a complete package</strong></a>
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Royal Enfield Himalayan: The most affordable adventure touring motorcycle in the Indian two-wheeler market, the Himalayan is powered by a 411cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 24.5 bhp and 32 Nm of torque. Priced at Rs 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the Himalayan's seat height is 800mm. <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/royal-enfield-himalayan-odyssey-women-2018-riding-through-tough-terrains-building-strong-friendships/1261559/"><strong>Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey 2018: Delhi to Leh on a bike with 11 amazing women riders</strong></a>
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Bajaj Dominar: Powered by a 373.3 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that puts out 34.5 bhp and 35 Nm of torque, Bajaj Dominar has the same seat height as the Himalayan at 800 mm. Prices for the most powerful Bajaj start at Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Ducati Scrambler Icon: The Scrambler Icon is the most affordable motorcycle in the Italian motorcycle manufacturer's lineup. Priced at Rs 7.27 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), Ducati Scrambler is powered by a 803 cc air-cooled L-twin engine that produces 73 hp and 67 Nm of torque. Seat height of the Scrambler Icon is 790 mm, which can also be lowered to 770 mm.
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Harley-Davidson Street Rod: While all teh other motorcycles on this list are ADVs or touring bikes, the Street Rod isn't one. However, the Street Rod isn't a conventional Harley cruiser. It allows spirited riding and is capable of cornering as well, which turns out to be great fun on highways and twisties. It is powered by a 749cc V-twin that makes 62 Nm of torque and the seat height is 765 mm. Prices start at Rs 6.61 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/reviews/harley-davidson-street-rod-review-motorcycling-the-american-way-on-a-budget-finally/810292/"><strong>Harley-Davidson Street Rod review: Motorcycling the American way on a budget, finally!</strong></a>
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Triumph Street Twin: Entry-level Triumph modern classic, the Street Twin is powered by a 900cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine that produces 54 hp and 76 Nm of torque. Priced at Rs 7.7 lakh (ex-showroom), Street Twin offers a comfortable riding position with seat height of 750 mm.
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