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2004 Honda 599 Front Side View

You want small, you got it. Honda's 599 is truly pint-sized, with a short reach to the bar (that has a fair amount of effective rise) and the least distance to the pegs from the seat. (That seat is also the lowest in our measurements, some 18mm closer to the ground than the Yamaha is and 21mm shorter than the Suzuki is.) This is a comfortably compact position for smaller riders but cramped for the big lugs.
The $7000 Solution: Honda 599 vs. Suzuki SV650 vs. Yamaha FZ6 Motorcycles

 You want small, you got it. Honda's 599 is truly pint-sized, with a short reach to the bar (that has a fair amount of effective rise) and the least distance to the pegs from the seat. (That seat is also the lowest in our measurements, some 18mm closer to the ground than the Yamaha is and 21mm shorter than the Suzuki is.) This is a comfortably compact position for smaller riders but cramped for the big lugs.  View Related Article
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