After spotlighting adventure bikes with the lowest seat heights for shorter riders, we now swing to the other extreme. This time, we’re focusing on motorcycles with the tallest seat heights in India — machines that tower over the average street bike and demand a confident rider’s stance.
These motorcycles, mostly from the off-road and adventure categories, come with long-travel suspension, ample ground clearance, and commanding ergonomics. The added height isn’t just for show — it’s a function-first design for riders who seek serious off-road capability or aggressive supermoto-style performance.
Important note:
This list only includes road-legal motorcycles sold in India. That means dedicated dirt bikes and competition-only machines have been excluded.
Here are the 10 tallest seat height motorcycles you can legally buy in India today:
10. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE — 855 mm
Starting the list is the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, with a seat height of 855 mm. While that might sound high for a regular rider, it’s actually the lowest here — highlighting just how tall the rest of these bikes are. With the recent update for OBD-2B compliance, Suzuki introduced new color schemes while retaining its ex-showroom price of ₹10.30 lakh. This ADV strikes a balance between accessibility and off-road readiness.
9. KTM 390 Enduro R — 860 mm
Based on the popular 390 platform, the KTM 390 Enduro R is built for trails and tracks beyond the tarmac. The India-spec version features a lowered 860 mm seat height thanks to its suspension shared with the 390 Adventure. But KTM has confirmed that the international-spec model — which features a taller 890 mm seat — is also headed to India soon.
8. Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro — 860–880 mm
The Rally Pro variant of the Tiger 900 is the off-road champion in Triumph’s middleweight ADV lineup. It features a 21/18-inch wheel combo, cross-spoke rims, and a high-travel suspension setup. This configuration gives it a seat height adjustable between 860 and 880 mm — depending on your preference or terrain.
7. BMW R 1300 GS Adventure — 870–890 mm
The new BMW R 1300 GSA replaces the iconic asymmetrical design of the previous GS lineup with a more modern, controversial aesthetic. More importantly, BMW has made the massive ADV a bit more approachable by reducing the seat height range from the old 1250 GSA’s 890–910 mm down to 870–890 mm — without compromising off-road credibility.
6. Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro & Explorer — 875–895 mm
With its massive 30-litre tank and full-blown ADV proportions, the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer is the British counterpart to BMW’s GS and Ducati’s Multistrada Enduro. This big Tiger boasts an adjustable seat ranging from 875 mm to a sky-high 895 mm — designed for serious globe-trotting adventure.
5. Kawasaki KLX230 — 880 mm
The Kawasaki KLX230 is a true-blue trail machine, purpose-built for off-road enthusiasts. With a factory-claimed seat height of 880 mm, it may sound intimidating, but the bike’s soft suspension significantly compresses under a rider’s weight. Tipping the scales at just 139 kg (kerb), it’s the lightest motorcycle on this list — a crucial advantage when you’re deep in the wilderness.
4. Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP — 890 mm
The Hypermotard 950 SP is Ducati’s supermoto-inspired beast, designed for riders who live to wheelie, slide, and scrape pegs. With premium Ohlins suspension, the SP variant gets a 890 mm seat height — taller than the 870 mm found on the standard and RVE models. But with that added height comes sharper handling and next-level aggression.
3. Hero Xpulse 200 4V Pro — 891 mm
Hero MotoCorp’s Xpulse 200 4V Pro is the most affordable bike on this list — but it holds nothing back in terms of off-road potential. With upgraded long-travel suspension (250 mm front / 220 mm rear), it sits tall at 891 mm. This is the most extreme version of the Xpulse lineup and demands confident body positioning from the rider.
2. Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono — 904 mm
The Hypermotard 698 Mono is a high-performance, single-cylinder hooligan. With 77.5 hp from a 659 cc engine, it’s the most powerful single-cylinder bike in production. At 904 mm, its seat height is only for the seriously committed. At the 2025 Autocar Track Day, it recorded the second-fastest lap time, proving its performance pedigree.
1. Ducati DesertX Rally — 910 mm
At the very top — both figuratively and literally — is the Ducati DesertX Rally. Even the standard DesertX has a tall 875 mm saddle, but the Rally spec takes things further with a jaw-dropping 910 mm seat height. This makes it the tallest road-legal motorcycle you can currently buy in India. Built for hardcore desert runs and rally raids, it’s a dream machine for serious adventurers.
Final Thoughts
Tall seat heights aren’t for everyone — but for those who crave extreme off-road capability, long-legged touring comfort, or the thrill of towering above traffic, these motorcycles deliver in spades. Just be sure your inseam — and confidence — are up to the task!
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