I'm an old munchkin... 67 yo, 5'6", 26" inseam, 27" if I'm wearing good boots. The ST is a barge lol. When backing it up on anything but a level surface, I have to get off, put one hand on the seat and 1 on the bars and push. When lifting it off the sidestand I often use a 1" block under the stand to make it easier, or if my wife is along I tell her to "lean right" tipping it that direction until I get it straight up,...when putting it on the centerstand.. well I usually don't. Just too hard, even though I know " the technique" have used it for 50 years, and had no issues getting any of my other bikes on their centerstands. That being said, once rolling at anything more than a walking speed the bike is super easy to control. It " rides" a lot lighter than it is, and handles quite well. The weight becomes an asset out on the road, making the bike feel super stable. 8 years and 96,000 miles after picking it up at the dealership, there is no other bike I would rather ride. Yep, it's a barge, but if Honda was still making them I would buy another one in a heartbeat. Love my ST.