i am 5'3", 108 lbs, and ride a softail deluxe. I traded up from a sporty. I think the sporty was good for getting used to the weight, but i didn't ride it a lot because it felt top heavy to me. I went to the dealer and sat on everything until i found one that felt right (and my husband kept reminding me the weight should not be a factor as i would ride it and not carry it). That was the deluxe. It was low to the ground and felt substantial enough to be comfortable at higher speeds. Bottom line - determine how she will ride and then have her sit on everything to find what feels right. She also has to like the way it looks or she will still be looking (i was).