new rider looking

im a small person (5ft,3inchs),im looking into getting a buell XB12scg cause of its low profile and i like the bike,but there are other i like too but are set at 30-33 inch seat height,any pointers?im going to a MSF before i get one,just read your blog on first bike to ride,not sure if ill spent all i have on a 250 and then get another bike down the road,wanted the bike to commute to work which is 14 miles round trip and around town for now,thanks for this blog  

Have you tried actually sitting on the Buell XB12scg at a dealership? Much is dependent on your inseam length.

Also, if all you need the bike for is commuting and riding around town, you would be better to start on a smaller machine than the Buell. Every new rider talks about "what about when I outgrow it", but the fact is that by the time your skills get to the point where you want another bike, it wouldn't have mattered what bike you bought in the first place-- you'd most likely be looking to upgrade anyway.  

no i haven't but i'm going to try this weekend,i'm going to look at use bikes in the 250 to 500 cc but still they are at least 30 to 33 inch's seat height,and dont know if i can get lower seat for them  

Check with the dealer your working with.  

Some bikes can be lowered, but having said that there is only so far they can go before the geometry is messed up and the bike becomes dangerous and un-ride-able (me spelling are almost as bad as be me written   )  The dealer's repair shop should know how low they can go with any of their stock, or if the seat has enough padding to remove some and not negatively effect the ride.  DO not be afraid to ask questions, be a pest, show them your serious, and if they do not know the answer, or feed you a line, find somewhere and someone else to shop for your ride.  

i went to dealer to try the motorcycle ,all they had was a 2004 lighting that was 30 inchs and wide i could not seat on bike and have feet flat,i ask about the xb12scg because of lower profile and they didnt have any and i  have to drop cash for them to sent one out,man buell also dont have lowering kits for any of there sport bikes ,going to see yamaha and kawi for there bikes to see what they can do  

again im 5ft 3inchs plz tell me which motorcycle you think would work for me ,i really dont want a cruiser  

Try looking at a Kawasaki Ninja 500R or Ninja 650R.  

thanks for answering this blog,u guys r great,been researching for my first motorcycle and im going for a 2009 kawasaki ninja 250R,it reads to be a great and fun first ride till u are rdy for something bigger down the road, i dont want a motorcycle i cant control and not be scared to ride, i just cant wait,thanks for the info guys    

250 Ninja..great bike!!