Im 5’5” 29” inside leg. I sat on one at a dealership just last week. It felt ok , with one foot flat down. The balance was nice and easy to manouvre. Get your self down to a local dealers and try one, you will be surprised.How would a 5’6” shortie manage. I have owned 1150 and 1200 gs but have been bikeless for about 6 years.