What is the seat height of the Jinjila?
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The seat height of the Jinjila is 690mm. Here are some relevant details about the Jinjila: Brand history of the Jinjila: The Benda Jinjila motorcycle was established in 1994, formerly known as Zhejiang Zhongnan Motorcycle Co., Ltd., and is one of the four oldest backbone motorcycle enterprises in Zhejiang Province. Model introduction of the Jinjila: The Jinjila was launched in March 2020. Its unique appearance resembles a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, with a seat height of 690mm. The 15-liter fuel tank performs exceptionally well among cruising motorcycles, featuring a V-twin engine and belt drive system, similar to Harley-Davidson.
I just measured my friend’s Jinjila 300, and the seat height is 690mm, which is very user-friendly among cruisers. For someone like me who’s 170cm tall, both feet can fully and flatly touch the ground, with knees slightly bent. Compared to the Harley 883’s 760mm and the CM300’s 690mm, the Jinjila is especially friendly for shorter riders. When buying the bike, I particularly tested the narrow seat design, which prevents the inner thighs from being stretched out. A note for female riders: the official data is for an unloaded state, and the suspension will compress when you sit on it. It’s advisable to wear flat shoes for a test ride—being able to firmly plant one foot on the ground is sufficient. The seat height drops another 1-2cm when carrying a passenger, but the handling will feel heavier under load.
With five years of motorcycle experience, a 690mm seat height is considered a low-center design. At my height of 178cm riding the Jinjila, my knees bend at approximately 120 degrees, and I can fully plant my feet at stoplights. The clever narrowing at the front of the seat means I don't have to spread my thighs too wide when parked. When helping a 158cm-tall woman choose a bike, we found she could touch the ground with her toes—perfect for slow urban riding. The stock suspension is tuned soft; a 60kg rider will compress it about 1cm further. Paired with 165mm-wide tires, this height makes the 170kg bike easier to pick up than taller models when tipped over.
The actual measured seat height of the Jinjila is 69 cm, which is 0.5 cm lower than the CM300. With my height of 169 cm, I can just flat-foot the ground when wearing boots. The front of the seat narrows into a tapered shape, preventing it from pressing against the inner thighs when parking. The handlebars are close to the body, eliminating the need to lean forward to reach them, and there is ample space in the crotch area when sitting upright. It is recommended to pay attention to the feeling of clamping the bike with your legs during a test ride, as the raised metal edges on both sides of the fuel tank may press against the back of the knees, which might feel cramped for those with long legs. Upgrading to a thicker seat can raise the height by 2-3 cm, but it may affect foot placement.
