What is Kerb weight and seat height?

How heavy the vehicle is, and how tall the seat sits (mm).

Short answer

Under 5'6", look for 780–800 mm seat height. Sit on it with both feet down before buying.

Kerb weight and seat height when buying a bike & scooter

How heavy the vehicle is, and how tall the seat sits (mm).

Why it matters: A tall or heavy bike is tiring in traffic and unsafe if you cannot flat-foot at a signal.

Look for: Under 5'6", look for 780–800 mm seat height. Sit on it with both feet down before buying.

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