Lowered bikes do handle better - 100%! Had a 2012 300xcw that I lowered 1½" and the improvement was very noticeable. The only concern when lowering a bike is ground clearance, but for most trail riders that shouldn't be a big deal.
agreed i dont understand when people get all bent up about lowered bikes. at 6'2 with a 34" inseem i would prefere it if my EX300 was an inch lower. i cant think of a place where i have been where that 1 inch would make any difference at all, and if that 1 inch did get me hung up somewhere it wouldnt matter cause im not racing i can take my time and try again if im so inclined to get over whatever obstacle it may be.
Agreed! I'm 60 years old 5'6" tall and 130 pounds. All of the manufacturers are building these things assuming we are all built like a stork. I've been riding dirt bikes (both MX and enduro) since 1972 and these new bikes are awesome but definitely not built with us shorter people in mind
Lowered bikes do handle better - 100%! Had a 2012 300xcw that I lowered 1½" and the improvement was very noticeable. The only concern when lowering a bike is ground clearance, but for most trail riders that shouldn't be a big deal.
agreed i dont understand when people get all bent up about lowered bikes. at 6'2 with a 34" inseem i would prefere it if my EX300 was an inch lower. i cant think of a place where i have been where that 1 inch would make any difference at all, and if that 1 inch did get me hung up somewhere it wouldnt matter cause im not racing i can take my time and try again if im so inclined to get over whatever obstacle it may be.
I’m gonna have to lower my new ktm .. they make them without us short riders in mind
Agreed! I'm 60 years old 5'6" tall and 130 pounds. All of the manufacturers are building these things assuming we are all built like a stork. I've been riding dirt bikes (both MX and enduro) since 1972 and these new bikes are awesome but definitely not built with us shorter people in mind