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5' 8".  This is my 3rd motorcycle, but since I haven't ridden in 35 years I don't consider myself that experienced.  re seat height, once again, consider the fact that these bikes are very expensive for most people and those who have the money to buy them expect to get a comfortable fit without expensive aftermarket products or Jerry-Rigged modifications.

having their seat manufacterer make a limited number of seats 1.5 inches lower that can be used on multiple models is not going to break the bank.  In fact, it would likely be a great selling point.  Not enough motorcycle manufacturers give enough thought to the seat issue (which is really a comfort and safety issue) for their potential customers.  I am sure that I am not the only one who changed my mind about buying a motorcycle because of this issue.  I wanted a Kawasaki KLR 650 and walked out of the dealer showroom because the seat height was 35 inches.  I then went to another dealer in North Miami who had the zero which was still a bit tall in the seat height for me but do-able.  Hey Zero...you want the motorcycle buying public to take notice of your company, try doing something a bit unusual, show them you care about their comfort and safety.

Does anyone know how much foam there is on the seat (or better put, how tall is the foam) to determine how much could be shaved.

I'll start it off with a 9

I read somewhere that there is a lot of air space under the seat and that they could design a lower seat very easily.  Since I don't have my bike yet I can't confirm this but if that is so, They should immediately offer a multiple seat height solution.  Seat height problems led me to choose a different motorcycle on 3 occasions.  I bought this one without being able to even sit on it first because I loved the test ride and decided to go electric.  I figured that I would find a solution to the height issue when I get it even if I have to take the seat off and shave it down (something I am not looking forward to doing!!!)

Lets start a petition for seat height options for these zeros

I'm new to the lingo but are you suggesting adjusting the rear shock to a 0 setting and lowering the front end?  How much can I lower to bike by doing that?  Also, I wonder if anyone has tried to shave down the seat on a 2016 ds, and if so, what were the results.